MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:29.851Z

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
120
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

53% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 2000: 78 complaints 2001: 120 complaints 2001 120 2002: 121 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints
1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1997 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2001 120 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints 2005
1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1997 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2001 120 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints 2005

2001: 120 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199668
199777
199852
199992
200078
2001120
2002121
200324
200462
200539

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

53% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

INJURY

Air bags

15% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2005-07-26

Air bag warning light is lit, horn failed, speed control failed in unison.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09

Also filed under Electrical system and vehicle speed control

Electrical system

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and rear compartment/trunk.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Very snowy conditions in killington, Vermont. Revving the engine to try and get traction. Sparks and fumes emitted from the wiring that connects the wire to the rear defroster.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-26

Also filed under Visibility

Visibility

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing rear window and glass, side/rear.

CRASHFIRE

Suspension

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing rear and lower ball joint.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2001Complaint volume 120 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2011-01-28Suspension10E059000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 63 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.