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2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Sebring Sedan years?

Sebring Sedan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted30 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 10 complaints2002: 15 complaints2003: 8 complaints2004: 18 complaints2005: 23 complaints2006: 30 complaints
Sebring Sedan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags220%
Brakes220%
Electrical System220%
Suspension220%
Engine110%
Other110%

Does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E059000SuspensionDecember 27, 2010 · 22,689 units

Defect

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.

Consequence

IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI NO HORN, NO CRUISE CONTROL, AND AIR BAG DEACTIVATED (LIGHT ON) ALL THREE OF THESE ISSUES ARE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING PART# 4649092AC BY CHRYSLER CORP. THEY HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR LATE 90'S TO EARLY 2000 MINI VAN'S. THIS IS A REAL THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 10, 2011

“I WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. NOW THE STEERING WHEEL KINDA CLUNKS WHEN YOU TURN IT AND IS STIFF WHEN MAKING TURNS. SINCE THIS HAS HAPPEN MY HORN NOR MY CRUISE CONTROL WORKS. CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND MY VIN ISN'T IN THE RECALL FOR AIR BAG ISSUES. SEEMS UNSAFE”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 16, 2015

“THE FOLLOWING RECALL IS FOR YEAR 2007 MODELS. MY 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) UNIT/MODULE IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I THINK THE RECALL 06V493000 SHOULD APPLY TO OLDER MODELS AS WELL.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 7, 2014

“THE DASH, RADIO, & CD PLAYER LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURS ON RANDOM OCCASIONS, BUT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN IN WET WEATHER. IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPERATING THE TURN SIGNAL. THE LIGHTS WILL DIM LOW AND WILL NOT RETURN TO A "NORMAL" BRIGHTNESS UNTIL YOU ADJUST THE TURN SIGNAL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 9, 2011

“2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI NO HORN, NO CRUISE CONTROL, AND AIR BAG DEACTIVATED (LIGHT ON) ALL THREE OF THESE ISSUES ARE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING PART# 4649092AC BY CHRYSLER CORP. THEY HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR LATE 90'S TO EARLY 2000 MINI VAN'S. THIS IS A REAL THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 10, 2011

2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan — common questions

Is the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2001 Sebring Sedan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), suspension (2 complaints).

Does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chrysler Sebring Sedan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sebring Sedan years to avoid are 2006. The cleanest record among Sebring Sedan years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.