2009 Chrysler Sebring Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Chrysler Sebring recalls

Most common 2009 Chrysler Sebring problems

Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	10
Power Train	8
Air Bags	6
Service Brakes	4
Engine	4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	4
Visibility	3
Tires	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Steering	3

What owners report

2023-12-18, Power Train
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to drive (D), and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no trouble code was retrieved. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V528000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2022-11-14, Fuel System, Other
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V047000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.

2021-05-02, Electrical System
DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES DOES NOT COME ON AT ALL AND AT NIGHT I AM UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR A FINE

2021-02-03, Power Train
WHILE DRIVE THE CAR LOSES POWER AND WILL STALL AT RANDOM TIMES CAUSE THE CAR TO SHUT OFF, WILL RESTART RIGHT AWAY AND DRIVE FINE AGAIN CAN NOT IDLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME LIKE AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN CAUSE WHEN YOU ACCELERATE YOU WILL HAVE NO POWER AND HAVE TO TRY TO GET TO SIDE OF THE ROAD SO YOU DON'T GET HIT, TOOK TO MECHANIC SAID PCM PROBLEM THAT IT NEEDED A NEW PCM, LOOKED UP PCM PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR YEAR AND MAKE AND MODEL AND THERE IS A RECALL BUT WHEN I PUT MY VIN IN IT'S NOT ONE OF THEM BUT MY CAR IS DOING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED FOR THE RECALL ON THE 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING PCM RECALL NOT SURE WHY MINE IS NOT INCLUDED! THE GUY THAT OWNED THE VEHICLE HAD THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM

2020-09-03, Exterior Lighting
THE LIGHTS WENT OUT ALOT AND I WOULD GIGGLE THE WIRE TO GET THEM TO FULLY TURN ON. THEN THAT STOPPED WORKING. WE HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT ROUTES OF TRYING TO GET THEM TO WORK BUT NOTHING WILL. IT CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN DURING THE DAY NOW.

2009 Chrysler Sebring questions

Does the 2009 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring: Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Sebring?

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (10), Power Train (8), Air Bags (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.