MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chrysler Sebring

▲ Better than typical
2009 Chrysler Sebring
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:00.528Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
43
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

23% 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 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2009 43 2010: 86 complaints 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 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 43 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 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 43 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

2009: 43 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

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

Electrical system

23% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing horn.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, there was smoke coming from the interior lights. A police/fire report was not filed. There were no injuries reported.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-23

Takata recall my dash lights don't work and I can't see how fast I'm driving down the road at night time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-14

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and exterior lighting

Power train

19% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

INJURY
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On mon., July 26, 2010 I was driving when the deck light came on. I pulled over, closed the trunk and continued driving. As I pulled into my street, (Less than 10 min. Drive), the deck light came on again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-02

Also filed under Parking brake

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to drive (D), and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-18

Air bags

14% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle hit black ice, flipped and rolled a few times. No air bags were deployed! Chrysler was immediately notified and still no response. Recall on airbag sensor, yet no recall on air bags.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-31

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated as the air bag deployed independently. The contact was not involved in a crash nor was there any impact to the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-06

Service brakes

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

9% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2008-11-10Power train08V528000 Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 Sebring, Dodge caliber, avenger, journey, Jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2009-03-16Fuel system, other09V047000 Chrysler is recalling 91 my 2009 Sebring and Dodge avenger equipped with 2.4L engine passenger vehicles. A compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module can…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Chrysler Sebring — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V528000 · Power train
  • Recall 09V047000 · Fuel system, other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Chrysler Sebring is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Sebring?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Chrysler Sebring have?
2 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.