2002 Chrysler Sebring recalls
Air Bags · NHTSA 16V401000 · Jun 3, 2016
Problem: 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…
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
16,315 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 15V338000 · Jun 2, 2015
Problem: 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…
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall…
443,442 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Suspension · NHTSA 09E056000 · Oct 9, 2009
Problem: 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…
Risk: Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in causing loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: 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.
5,787 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
13,128 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Service Brakes · Jul 10, 2021 · NY
Rear Disc Brakes.I had a repair shop and a dealership assess what they both found to be what's called a Backplate.It mounts onto both Left and Right Spindles.The Backplate on Left and Right hold or guide the Pads in place on both sides of the caliper.The pins show to be almost rusted out.The dealership told me the Left and Right Backplate is unavailable and obsolete.So my…
Air Bags · Aug 25, 2020 · 41,990 miles · NM
Once I turn on the car the airbag light goes on and off constantly
Electrical System · May 10, 2020 · 98,000 miles · WV
When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car. *tr
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · May 10, 2020 · 98,000 miles · WV
When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car. *tr
Engine · May 10, 2020 · 98,000 miles · WV
When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car. *tr
Unknown or Other · May 6, 2019 · FL · crash · 1 injured
I have attached the paperwork 4 my 2002 chrysler sebring. As you can see my first payment was april 13TH 2018 this was my deposit $700. Again on april 24TH I paid another $600. May 20TH I paid another $700. June 5TH I paid $105. June 5TH is when I took possession of the car. July 1ST is when I had the car accident, where I was informed that the damage on the car was so severe…
Air Bags · Oct 4, 2018 · OH
2002 chrysler sebring. Consumer writes in regards to follow up on multiple mechanical issues case . *as *tr
Power Train · Oct 4, 2018 · OH
2002 chrysler sebring. Consumer writes in regards to follow up on multiple mechanical issues case . *as *tr
Suspension · Oct 4, 2018 · OH
2002 chrysler sebring. Consumer writes in regards to follow up on multiple mechanical issues case . *as *tr
Air Bags · May 8, 2018 · 107,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injured
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical…
Steering · May 8, 2018 · 107,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injured
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical…
Engine · Jul 6, 2017 · 137,528 miles · MA
Vehicle was running well and well maintained. Then had issues starting and suddenly died without warning. Seems to be a similar engine failure of these models.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, the most recent one (16V401000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
Based on 210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine and engine cooling (48), suspension (39), power train (28).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners reported 17 crashes, 4 fires, 16 injuries and 2 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently PE02082: Safety belt cinching latch plate.