CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Chrysler Sebring has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 5 fires, 22 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (91 reports).
2001 Chrysler Sebring recalls
Passenger Sun Visor May Detach During Airbag Deployment
On certain 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles with beige interiors, a previous repair for a related recall used an incorrect part.
Passenger Sun Visor Can Detach During Airbag Deployment
On certain vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in a position where, if the passenger frontal airbag deploys, the visor can break loose.
Most common 2001 Chrysler Sebring problems
Problem areas named in the 242 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 91 |
| Suspension | 32 |
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Visibility | 15 |
| Structure | 13 |
What owners report
I WAS TAKING MY SON TO SCHOOL AND AS I TURNED THE CORNER THE BALL JOINT COMPLETLY POPPED REAL LOUD AND MY LEFT REAR TIRE CAVES IN COMPLETELY. THEN A WEEK LATER THE RIGHT SIDE REAR DID THE SAME THING EXCEPT I WAS ON A LONG STRETCH ROAD AND A LOUD POP, TIRE CAVES IN AND I STARTED SWIRLING UNCONTROLABLY. UNKNOWN AS TO WHY OR HOW IT JUST ALL A SUDDEN POPPED. I DID FIX BOTH REAR BALL JOINTS MY RECEIPTS ARE WITH ORIELLYS AUTO. AND ALSO STEERING SUSPENSION IS SOUNDING FUNNY AND NO MECHANIC CAN FIND THE PROBLEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V401000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 05/17/17*LJ UPDATED 09/07/2017*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V401000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACTED CALLED THE DEALER MONTHS AGO AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE PART HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED AND WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS MAY BE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SLUDGE BUILDUP DESPITE BETTER THAN RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED FACE INJURIES FROM THE PLASTIC COVER FROM THE AIR BAGS AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A POLICE LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2001 Chrysler Sebring questions
Does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring: Passenger Sun Visor May Detach During Airbag Deployment; Passenger Sun Visor Can Detach During Airbag Deployment; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines; Seats; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Sebring?
Based on 242 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (91), Suspension (32), Air Bags (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chrysler Sebring has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.