2001 Chrysler Sebring problems
Owners have filed 322 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 28.3% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of suspension at 9.9%.
Complaints322
Crashes27
Fires6
Injuries31
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 28.3% · 91
Suspension 9.9% · 32
Air bags 9.0% · 29
Electrical system 8.1% · 26
Power train 6.5% · 21
Vehicle speed control 5.9% · 19
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.9% · 19
Steering 5.3% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 31 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler Sebring in this data, 2001 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 18 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer had a leak in engine, due to sludge in Chrysler Sebring. *Ts the consumer read an article which mentioned that there are at least 797,000 questionable Chrysler engine that could experience sludge problems. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused to provide the consumer with any financial assistance. The dealer claimed that the sludge was the result of oil maintenance neglect. Engine and engine cooling
I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring that stopped running on the express way and come to find out it was my motor that had failed. The only thing that happened prior to the engine blowing was a slight noise and then it quit. I changed my oil every 3000 miles like recommended but obviously that didn't matter. I've replaced my whole engine with a rebuilt one but I'm extremely disappointed in Chrysler. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 117,000 miles
My son bought his fist car, a used 2001 Chrysler Sebring with the 2.7 Engine. Day two of driving the car he blew the motor. Dealer says he can't find a replacement motor so I talked to my mechanic about it and he said the 2.7 Chrysler motor has a problem with oil sludge that causes the motor to fail. It is a very common problem. Now my son is making car payments on a car that isn't fixable. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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