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2002 Chrysler Sebring
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 210
- Received Jan 2002 to Jul 2021
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Frame rusts and corrodes through12 complaints · 5.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air10 complaints · 4.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine burns excessive oil between changes8 complaints · 3.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #16V401000Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
- Recall #15V338000Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 17 crashes, 4 fires, 15 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
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Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 210 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 12 | 5.7% | – | |
| Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air | 10 | 4.8% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 8 | 3.8% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 7 | 3.3% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 6 | 2.9% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 6 | 2.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 6 | 2.9% | – | |
| Ball joints wear out and fail | 6 | 2.9% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 6 | 2.9% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 5 | 2.4% | – | |
| Suspension struts and shocks wear out early | 5 | 2.4% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 5 | 2.4% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 5 | 2.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 1.9% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 4 | 1.9% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 4 | 1.9% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #16V401000June 3, 201616,315 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #15V338000June 2, 2015443,442 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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