Major Problems with 2001 Chrysler Sebring Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Chrysler Sebring

2001 Chrysler Sebring ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 4 Mileage: 45183 miles

2001 Chrysler Sebring ACCELERATOR PEDAL Victims: 4 Mileage: 52000 miles

2001 Chrysler Sebring ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 2

Browse 2001 Chrysler Sebring complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler Sebring owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING have a brand new car and engine oil now leaking. dealer said it is oil galley plug and cylinder head	45 ~ 62266 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when driving at 60 to 70 mph consumer states the engine will suddenly shut off. consumer has no brakes and	31 ~ 61679 miles
AIR BAGS the gray coating to the air bag cover started peeling two months after i bought the car. i brought it...	18 ~ 60255 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have had electrical system go out twice while driving. the tires were replaced at 22 000 because they were	15 ~ 66638 miles
SUSPENSION rear toe and camber out of range causing the vehicle to pull to the right. nlm...	13 ~ 45344 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the consumer applied the brake while approaching a stop light the vehicle stopped then lurched forward three or four feet...	13 ~ 25154 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS driver's airbag did not deploy in front end collision.*ak...	10 ~ 30123 miles
STEERING was going around a curb through a drive through window when steering locked up. contacted dealership and was able to	9 ~ 15998 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states that shortly after purchasing the vehicle the transmission exhibited a whining noise dealer replaced with a new transmission...	9 ~ 55347 miles
WHEELS this failure of the wheel hub cap is the third time that this item has failed and departed the vehicle...	7 ~ 34000 miles
TIRES i have had electrical system go out twice while driving. the tires were replaced at 22 000 because they were	7 ~ 21625 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN an appointment was made to have recall 01v-011 performed but when the vehicle was taken to the dealer the parts	7 ~ 35716 miles
STRUCTURE vehicle was experiencing a problem with a humming noise. vehiclehas been into dealer shop on five occasions and unable to	6 ~ 10158 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 25 mph consumer heard a sound coming from the rear. consumer pulled to the side and noticed that...	5 ~ 43116 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the engine on my chrysler sebring (2.7) quit due to excess sludge from a defective design. i called chrysler and...	5 ~ 63645 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING leased new car for 6 months had oil ahcnge at 3 000 miles have 5 000 miles now. entire oil...	5 ~ 56545 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear toe and camber out of range causing the vehicle to pull to the right. nlm...	5 ~ 13840 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car enginge shows normal running temperature but when its at idle blows cold heat. with rpms up it blows hotter...	4 ~ 75267 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY after it rained water collected in a puddle on the back interior floorboard. the dealer previously suspected the water came...	4 ~ 29745 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL traveling on i 95 south in the city of jacksonville fl - gas pedal stuck while at a speed of...	4 ~ 39253 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE when weather is hot vehicle starts making a creaking noise. also it sounds as though noise is in structure of...	4 ~ 14750 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when coming out of car wash brakes failed pedal went to floor this has happened 4 times. dealer found lots	4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle the gauges oscillated back and forth rapidly before returning to normal. the...	3 ~ 50560 miles
POWER TRAIN i am having issue with my transmission (the electronic automatic transmission) part which i had an estimate of close to	3 ~ 36022 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION front end suspension wheel bearing & steering - grinding noise when going over small holes or hills such as speed...	3 ~ 80000 miles
HUB > WHEELS consumer states that two of the wheel center caps separated from the wheel while driving. the dealer and manufacturer were...	3 ~ 16667 miles
RIM > WHEELS all four rims are bent due to running over bumps. dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak	3 ~ 30667 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while washing car consumer noticed excessive brake dust. consumer took vehicle to dealer and they stated that cambers were out...	3
EQUIPMENT when i purchased the car brand new the sunvisor on top was loose the dealership said it was fine then...	3 ~ 2693 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE all four of the vehicles door handles started peeling which caused injury to the consumers hands. *nlm...	3
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING svc engine coolant light comes on indicating engine and/or emission control system malfunction. dealer can not say why. light is...	3 ~ 37762 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph she noticed an...	2 ~ 109000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the vehicle is experiencing electrical failure. the lights in the passenger compartment and...	2 ~ 67500 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sputtering burning smell and smoke in dash. cracked dash. flooding in car various mfg. defects. lemon but cannot file lemon	2
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front top ball joint snapped when pulling out of a parking spot. no warning had to be towed for repair....	2 ~ 58191 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY december of 2002 - rear window defogger quit. wire connector came loose from rear window. could not be repaired. window...	2 ~ 5033 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sporadically the fuse that controls the starter and fuel pump blew upon starting the vehicle. when the fuse is replaced...	2 ~ 23600 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING multi-control function switch went out all of a sudden while driving and caused loss of all lights-interior headlights tail lights	2 ~ 45976 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION both front wheel bearings had to be replaced on my chrysler sebring at around 25 000 miles. the dealer said...	2 ~ 43658 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS rear seatbelt will not stay locked and is causing child seat not to stay in locked position. dealer notified.*ak...	2
RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering rack makes clanking/rattling noise when turning over rough pavement. can be felt through steering column. service technicians at dealer...	2 ~ 25500 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT radio cd plyer failed. *ak...	2
REAR > SUSPENSION nary 05/21/2003 mr the consumer experienced rear brake suspension transmission slippage rear window sealant loose and steering problems. cb ...	2 ~ 56500 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake caliper bolt broke off brakes while consumer was travling on road. the dealer did fix problem for now.*ak the...	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY there was a wrinkle the left side of convertible top. when this was adjusted it exposed defroster grid visble from	2 ~ 43800 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when the brakes were applied brake pedal pulsated. vehicle was serviced and the technician determined that brake rotors needed to	2 ~ 18000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal and accelarator are design to close resultin in hitting the gas pedal when hitting the brakes....	2 ~ 12000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL in hot weather car idles way too fast and is difficult to stop. *ak...	2 ~ 26000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel line clip broke while driving on the highway causing gas to pour out of the tank losing about eight...	1 ~ 100584 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM s10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding 2001 chrysler sebring *tgw the consumer stated when he turned the steering wheel to the...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the contact purchased four new continental extreme dwsxl (na) tires line size...	1 ~ 30123 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my son bought his fist car a used 2001 chrysler sebring with the 2.7 engine. day two of driving the...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the vehicle is experiencing electrical failure. the lights in the passenger compartment and...	1 ~ 80000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2001 chrysler sebring just stopped running while i was driving down the highway motor had seized up and was	1 ~ 13200 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION heard something rip or break inside steering wheel when pulling out of a parking space followed by the air bag...	1 ~ 95195 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2001 sebring sedan has failure of the uv coating places on the plastic headlight lens. it began in 2003...	1 ~ 54687 miles
CHILD SEAT dt*: the contact stated the positioning hinge on the rear of the child safety seat has worn and no longer...	1 ~ 46000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION i heard a rattling noise coming from the back end of my 2001 chrysler sebring. i needed to pick up...	1
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION the rear shock mounts completely corroded away and had to be replaced. i noticed a knocking sound when i would...	1
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlight switch on my 2001 chrysler sebring has failed twice in its lifetime (currently ~65 000 miles) - luckily...	1 ~ 65000 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i had to slam on my brakes and had a passenger in the car with me. nothing deployed...but the airbag...	1 ~ 60000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS december of 2002 - rear window defogger quit. wire connector came loose from rear window. could not be repaired. window...	1
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR upper ball joint in passenger side rear suspension failed causing the wheel to fold inward with an associated temporary loss	1 ~ 70000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sporadically the fuse that controls the starter and fuel pump blew upon starting the vehicle. when the fuse is replaced...	1 ~ 47200 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on friday april 16th i noticed my battery light on in my car as i drove home. that evening we...	1 ~ 40000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on december 13 2003 i was involved in a car accident where damage was sustanined to the front driver side...	1
SEAT BELTS 2001 sebring. driver seat belt broke last dec 2002. had it replaced 1/3/2003. was still under warranty. 12/9/2003 driver side...	1 ~ 30695 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2001 chrysler sebring - defected door handle cutting off each time you stop w/o topping it off. the car was...	1 ~ 45183 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES repairing a speaker wire attachment inside of the trunk area. a gush of wind slammed the trunk down causing the...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES at 50mph the tire blewout due to tread separation on rear drivers side. michelin tire size p20560h16 dot unknown.*ak. consumer	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tried to stop approx. 1 month ago and first applied barkes went to floor. i released them and applied them...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT when weather is hot vehicle starts making a creaking noise. also it sounds as though noise is in structure of...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY rear toe and camber out of range causing the vehicle to pull to the right. nlm...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING rear toe and camber out of range causing the vehicle to pull to the right. nlm...	1
COLUMN > STEERING nary 05/21/2003 mr the consumer experienced rear brake suspension transmission slippage rear window sealant loose and steering problems. cb ...	1
LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY nary 05/21/2003 mr the consumer experienced rear brake suspension transmission slippage rear window sealant loose and steering problems. cb ...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer had brake problems for 9 months. brakes were vibrating excessively when applied. in 06/01 at 11000 miles dealer cut	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING svc engine coolant light comes on indicating engine and/or emission control system malfunction. dealer can not say why. light is...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the dealer had no parts available to repair recall 00v-320 of the fuel return hose. nlm...	1

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