2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 120 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (48% of complaints); the 2003 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph and heard a loud metal to metal dragging noise outside of the vehicle. The contact later noticed that the fuel tank was partially detached. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where both fuel tank straps were replaced due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2013
“Car started making engine noise so it was pulled over and then would not restart. I was told by my mechanic it needs a new engine. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2013
“The ball joint on the control arm assembly can fail causing the ball stud to wear through the control arm housing resulting in noise and/or separation of the ball stud from the housing. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2012
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and after inspecting the failure, the mechanic advised that the engine was destroyed because there was not enough oil in the engine. The engine oil had become sludge as a result of oil build-up. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they could not replace the engine and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 92,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler sebring convertible. While parked the contact noticed the horn did not function and the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,600.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2011
“2001 chrysler sebring, convertible 2.7, VIN [xxx] engine failure, no warning. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2011
“Http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.carcomplaints.com%2fchrysler%2fsebring%2f2001%2fengine%2foil_sludge_resulting_in_engine_failure.shtml&h=08196 this happened to my sebring twice! It failed the first time, and we put a new engine in it, then this engine failed. Chrysler knows about this and is refusing to acknowledge that the defect is their engine! I spent $8000 on the new engine, now I am in debt for a new car because it failed again! Please help! There are class action lawsuits but not in my state - va. Thanks you! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving approximately 55 mph the contact lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash. The police appeared on the scene and the driver was injured. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear drivers side upper ball joint fractured from the control arm. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 240,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2010
“Clockspring on my 2001 chrysler sebring convertible went out. When I checked the internet I found hundreds of people had this exact same problem with the exact same model and year as mine. This problem disables the air bag. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2010
“Engine failure- I have a 2001 chrysler sebring limited with the 2.7 ltr engine of which I have faithfully had serviced. The engine, with no warning, went out just as I am seeing with other complaints on the web. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Sebring Convertible years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact Sebring Convertible by VIN
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Is the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?
NHTSA has 120 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (48% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 72,158 miles or less.
Does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.