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Chrysler Sebring Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 36 safety recalls and 2,833 owner complaints across 19 model years of the Chrysler Sebring (1995–2013). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

36
safety recalls, all years
2,833
owner complaints, all years
2001
year with most recalls
1996
year with most complaints

Pick your Chrysler Sebring model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2013 Chrysler Sebring10
2012 Chrysler Sebring10
2011 Chrysler Sebring13
2010 Chrysler Sebring386
2009 Chrysler Sebring243
2008 Chrysler Sebring4238
2007 Chrysler Sebring7337
2006 Chrysler Sebring0120
2005 Chrysler Sebring375
2004 Chrysler Sebring4220
2003 Chrysler Sebring242
2002 Chrysler Sebring2210
2001 Chrysler Sebring9242
2000 Chrysler Sebring193
1999 Chrysler Sebring1172
1998 Chrysler Sebring3267
1997 Chrysler Sebring5210
1996 Chrysler Sebring7343
1995 Chrysler Sebring3132

What Chrysler Sebring owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2,833 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 343.

All Chrysler Sebring recalls (36)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chrysler Sebring, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Air bags and 2 other components

    NHTSA 16V668000 Reported 1,435,625 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.…

    Model years: 2010

  2. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 16V401000 Reported 16,315 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts…

    Model years: 2001, 2002

  3. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 15V338000 Reported 443,442 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005…

    Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

  4. Air bags and electrical system

    NHTSA 13V282000 Reported 442,320 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners…

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013

  5. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 10V475000 Reported 23,237 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge RAM light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2010

  6. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 10V009000 Reported 20,045 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge RAM truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.

    Remedy: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2010

  7. Fuel gauge system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 09V047000 Reported 91 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 91 my 2009 sebring and dodge avenger equipped with 2.4l engine passenger vehicles. A compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module can result in the fuel gauge overstating the actual fuel tank level. As a result, the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge indicates that there…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2009

  8. Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 08V528000 Reported 712 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2009

  9. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 08V152000 Reported 180,963 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise…

    Remedy: Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  10. Radiator assembly (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 07V473000 Reported 102,042 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at…

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  11. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 07V414000 Reported 72,333 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler…

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  12. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 07V240000 Reported 798 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  13. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 06V493000 Reported 50,665 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2007

  14. Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

    NHTSA 06V494000 Reported 6,086 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain vehicles equipped with automatic temperature control (atc) only, the software programmed into the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module. The recall began on january 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2007

  15. Hood (structure)

    NHTSA 06V431000 Reported 4,350 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood latch strikers free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2007

  16. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 04V579000 Reported 26,354 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2005

  17. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 04V532000 Reported 8,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on november 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2005

  18. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 04V336000 Reported 312 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left side rear seat belt retractor bolt to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2004

  19. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 04V313000 Reported 8,108 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2004

  20. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 03V443000 Reported 5,911 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification began on december 15, 2003. Owners should contact…

    Model years: 2003, 2004

  21. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 02V186000 Reported 88,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines, the throttle control cable can fray causing the throttle to bind or stick.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable assembly. Owner notification began august 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

    Model years: 1996, 1997

  22. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 01V011002 Reported 28,439 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

    Model years: 2001

  23. Seats

    NHTSA 01V005002 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

    Model years: 2001

  24. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 00V421002 Reported 393,796 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within…

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

  25. Child seat

    NHTSA 00V366000 Reported 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

    Model years: 2001

  26. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V320002 Reported 3,480 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

    Model years: 2001

  27. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 00V306000 Reported 419 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.

    Model years: 2001

  28. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 00V299002 Reported 554 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

    Model years: 2001

  29. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 00V278000 Reported 4,504 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Through degradation of the bond between the silencer pad and a sheet metal panel (quarter inner upper), the pad may fall onto the map light located in the rear seating area near the c-pillar trim panel (lh and rh). This contact could cause the pad to melt, creating a hot smell and/or smoke during…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.

    Model years: 2001

  30. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 99V066003 Reported 165,857 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  31. Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)

    NHTSA 98V183000 Reported 685,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.

    Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998

  32. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 98V045002 Reported 27,527 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

    Model years: 1998

  33. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 97V201000 Reported 599,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the…

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997

  34. Head restraint (seats)

    NHTSA 97V081002 Reported 1,083 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.

    Model years: 1997

  35. Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

    NHTSA 97V015000 Reported 39,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The electrical contacts in the power mirror switch can accumulate road salt due to water entering into the switch.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power mirror switch with a newly designed switch.

    Model years: 1996

  36. Power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V123000 Reported 22,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The power brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed on the intake manifold vacuum nipple.

    Remedy: Dealers will fully install the intake manifold vacuum hose to the vacuum nipple on the intake manifold.

    Model years: 1996

Other Chrysler models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.