MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chrysler Sebring

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Chrysler Sebring
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
2001: 242 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995132
1996343
1997210
1998267
1999172
200093
2001242
2002210
200342
2004220
200575
2006120
2007337
2008238
200943
201086
20113
20120
20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 45 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS GOING DOWN 250 AT 40 MPH AND A WOMAN STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME NOT GIVING ME ENOUGH TIME TO STOP AND I REAR-ENDED HER. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WAS SMASHED AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130301

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE CONSUMER RAN OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND NONE OF THE FRONT OR REAR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020905

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120515

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE-2 TIMES/NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021113

ON 3/4/01 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE GOING AROUND 15 MPH WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED, HE PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO GET IT TO STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010530

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001019 — air bags

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.

Campaign 00V306000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001112 — child seat

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 OWNE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Campaign 00V366000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001117 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 00V299002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001211 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 00V320002 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 242
R 20010122 — structure

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 RE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.

Campaign 00V278000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010205 — seats

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 U

Campaign 01V005002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010409 — power train

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

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

Campaign 01V011002 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021106 — PE (closed 20030423)

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

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 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — 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 20150720 — air bags

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 15V338000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160901 — air bags

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors.

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 are available.

Campaign 16V401000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chrysler Sebring — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V306000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V366000 (child seat) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V299002 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V320002 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V278000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V005002 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V011002 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E056000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V338000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V401000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 2007 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chrysler Sebring reliable?

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

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

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring have?

12 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.