There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, but owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 63 | |
| Air Bags | 18 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Visibility | 7 | |
| Suspension | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Seat Belts | 5 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 34
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Rear Window — 4
- Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 4
- Structure › Body › Door — 3
- Suspension › Rear — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 2
- Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 89,200 miles · reported May 3, 2015
I was driving on savannah springs drive (A patio home community) and I heard a horrible noise and stopped. I though I had a flat tire but when I got out and looked, my left front wheel had off. (The balljoint came loose from the control arm) the car was not drivable and had to be towed home. We just purchased this car on 4/23/2015 from new life auto in noblesville, in and drove it home to louisville, ky on i65. The car drove great and I took it out for a drive and turned into a neighborhood less than 1/2 mile from my house when this happened. I was on a very busy road prior to this and thank…
Suspension · reported Jul 29, 2014
Just turning off the main busy road from driving 40-45mph and onto a small residential narrow street doing 25mph I suddenly heard very loud clunking noises si I immediately stopped the car and got out and noticed that my rear drivers side tire was slanting inward. It turned out to be that my rear upper ball joint had busted . Was told by the tow truck driver that if it would of happened a few seconds earlier while driving 40 MPH on the main road, that I would of had a serious crash. Due to my tire buckling in from the ball joint breaking in half. The entire suspension on the car needs…
Air Bags · at 69,900 miles · reported Apr 26, 2014
I was driving my 2001 chrysler sebring while out of state on a summer trip in july 2010 when the air bag malfunction light came on. It has stayed that way for almost four years. Shortly after I returned from this trip I took the car to the chrysler dealership (07-29-2010) where I had purchased the car in 2001. I was told (1) that there was no recall on this issue and (2) to fix it would require the replacement of two seldom used parts that would have to be ordered and which together would cost me around $800. I declined to fix this problem as (1) it is a considerable amount of money and (2) I…
Power Train · at 123,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2014
The contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that she had been operating the vehicle for approximately 15 minutes when smoke was seen coming from the engine area. A fire did not erupt. One week later the vehicle began stalling sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that transmission fluid was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 01v011002 (Power train) but was advised that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not…
Engine · at 139,765 miles · reported Jun 16, 2013
My husband and I were going to a friend's house. On the way the all of a sudden the engine started knocking loudly. He pulled over to check all of the fluids and everything seemed to be fine. When I got home I researched the issues and about 99% of 2001 sebring convertible owners experienced the same engine problems and it stated that it was due to oil sludge. I called chrysler and informed them of the issue and was told to take the car the a dealership near me. I was able to enjoy my car for about 2 days. They will continue hearing from me for a long time because I AM a person that never…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (63 reports), followed by air bags (18). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,000 miles.
Are Chrysler recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chrysler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.