MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chrysler Sebring

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Chrysler Sebring
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
242
Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 242 complaints 2001 242 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
1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1997 1998: 267 complaints 1999: 172 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 242 complaints 2001 242 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 220 complaints 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2009 2010: 86 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1996 1997: 210 complaints 1997 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2000 2001: 242 complaints 2001 242 2002: 210 complaints 2002 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 120 complaints 2006 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2008 2009: 43 complaints 2009 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

2001: 242 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1995132
1996343
1997210
1998267
1999172
200093
2001242
2002210
200342
2004220
200575
2006120
2007337
2008238
200943
201086
20113
20120
20130

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

38% · 91 reports

Most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Suspension

13% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing upper ball joint and front.

Air bags

12% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2013-03-01

Also filed under Structure

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-05

Driver's airbag did not deploy in front end collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-27

Electrical system

11% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Power train

8% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2000-10-19Air bags00V306000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-11-12Child seat00V366000 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…

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

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-11-17Engine and engine cooling00V299002 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-12-11Fuel system, gasoline00V320002 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.

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    2001Complaint volume 242 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2001-01-22Structure00V278000 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…

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

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-02-05Seats01V005002 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-04-09Power train01V011002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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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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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

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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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    2015-07-20Air bags15V338000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-09-01Air bags16V401000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Chrysler Sebring — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 91 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V306000 · Air bags
  • Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
  • Recall 00V299002 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 00V320002 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V278000 · Structure
  • Recall 01V005002 · Seats
  • Recall 01V011002 · Power train
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V401000 · Air bags
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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, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.