Worst 2002 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine & Cooling
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 23 | 1 | — | 72,603 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 18 | — | — | 79,488 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | 1 | — | 36,208 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 2 | 1 | 98,409 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 12 | 1 | — | 77,550 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 3 | — | 41,238 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 108,479 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 3 | 1 | 81,814 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 2 | 60,390 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 7,363 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 7 | — | — | 35,293 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 57,627 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 22,593 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 5 | — | — | 83,606 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Chrysler Sebring
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~459,757 vehicles.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
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2002 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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