Chrysler / Sebring Convertible / 2002
2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 24% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 13.1%.
Complaints175
Crashes11
Fires1
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 24.0% · 42
Air bags 13.1% · 23
Suspension 9.7% · 17
Electrical system 6.3% · 11
Visibility 5.7% · 10
Seat belts 4.6% · 8
Power train 4.0% · 7
Steering 4.0% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Chrysler Sebring Convertible in this data, 2002 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 71,677 miles.
In owners' own words
Driving on the morning of august 6, 2007 and my car's oil came on, which it has in the past and nothing could be found wrong. A few miles down the road my car's engine began to knock and smoke. When I opened the engine the car was completely out of oil. And there was no leak. When I got the car to a local dealership I was told that my engine was gone. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 78,000 miles
Automobile was running normally, suddenly there was a loud "clacking sound" from the engine, oil light went on, car shut off as I slowed down and pulled off of the turnpike. Chrysler is refusing to honor warranty, despite fact that car has been maintained properly. A new engine is required (this is the infamous 2.7 Chrysler/dodge engine). Engine and engine cooling · reported at 35,762 miles
Driving on I-295 in the evening when engine suddenly, dramatically and without warning lost power and started stalling. My wife was very nearly struck by traffic from behind due to the sudden loss of power while on a major highway. We were informed by a local mechanic that the engine is blown and needs to be replaced. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 43,195 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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