MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

◆ Worse than typical
2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:50.785Z

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
121
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2002: 121 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

35% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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I was driving on freeway and engine gave out and I got stuck on shoulder, had to call a tow truck and my mechanic said my engine seized. I have my care serviced regularly and did not know of this engine/oil sludge problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-12

On 1/15/2002 consumer was driving at a speed of 55 miles per hour. Suddenly, the car began decelerating rapidly. Consumer pushed down on the accelerator, but the vehicle failed to respond. Instead, it continued its rapid deceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-24

Air bags

19% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Second failure of 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible air bag deployment . My wife had a head -on collision of left fender while turning. The airbag did not deploy. This is a the second time of an accident and the airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-04

The horn doesn't work , check engine light always on, airbags light on clock spring needs to be replace, and it seems that a lot of people are having the same problem ... My car wont be able to pass the emission test...

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-27

Suspension

14% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

Electrical system

9% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH

Visibility

8% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and rear window wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving and looking through windshield would get a very distorted view.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-08

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2002Complaint volume 121 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

2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 17 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 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 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.