2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:42:05.707Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Sebring Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints 2005
2001: 120 complaints
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YearComplaints
199668
199777
199852
199992
200078
2001120
2002121
200324
200462
200539

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 28%

28% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 34 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%

22% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 26 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DT: CALLER SAID 3 TIMES HER AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON, AND HAD IT FIXED TWICE. SHE DID NOT REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN AUGUST 2004 ,AND THE LAST TIME WAS ON JULY 24, 2005.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050726

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180109

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180109

THIS CAR BEGAN "LURCHING" AT FIRST. THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND INSTALLED A BLACK BOX DEVICE TO RECORD ANY FUTURE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING TO HIGH SPEEDS ON ITS OWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010517

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4%

4% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180109

SAFETY TIMELINE

2001 — complaint volume: 120
R 20070402 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Campaign 07E023000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091109 — suspension

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINI

Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.

Campaign 09E056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110128 — suspension

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Campaign 10E059000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E056000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E059000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 1998 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ● 1999 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.