Chrysler Sebring Problems by Year

We compared every Chrysler Sebring model year from 1995–2010 using 3,678 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 36 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 1996, 2001, 2002, 1998 and 2007, which drew far more complaints than other Sebring years at the same age. The best years are 2009, 2003 and 2010.

16model years
3,678complaints
36recalls
1996, 2001worst years
2009, 2003best years

Complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10132419287319264172387358742921321383372384386
Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler Sebring. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201086−67%3AirbagGood
200943−84%2ElectricalGood
2008238−25%4ElectricalAverage
20073371.7×7ElectricalCaution
2006138−51%—ElectricalGood
2005132−61%3AirbagGood
20042921.4×4EngineAverage
200374−73%2AirbagGood
20023581.8×2EngineCaution
20013871.9×9EngineCaution
2000172−39%1Seat BeltAverage
19992641.3×2TransmissionAverage
19983191.7×4BodyCaution
19972871.6×6Seat BeltCaution
19964192.3×8SuspensionAvoid
1995132−42%3SuspensionGood

* Complaints compared with the median Sebring year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chrysler Sebring problems

Latest Chrysler Sebring recalls

Air bags

NHTSA recall 16V-668 · Sep 15, 2016 · 1,435,625 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-401 · Jun 3, 2016 · 16,315 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-338 · Jun 2, 2015 · 443,442 vehicles

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…

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.

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 10V-475 · Oct 7, 2010 · 23,237 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and Dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 Dodge Ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles May experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 20, 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA recall 10V-009 · Jan 11, 2010 · 20,045 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler sebring; Dodge avenger and nitro; Jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 Dodge Ram truck. These vehicles May have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.

Remedy: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

All 36 Chrysler Sebring recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chrysler Sebring should you avoid?

1996, 2001, 2002, 1998, 2007 and 1997 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Sebring years at the same age, led by suspension problems in the 1996.

What is the best year for the Chrysler Sebring?

2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other Sebring years at the same age, followed by 2003 and 2010. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chrysler Sebring problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (707), electrical system (602) and air bags (492). Engine complaints peak in the 2001 model year.

How many recalls has the Chrysler Sebring had?

36 recalls across 1995–2010. The model year with the most is 2001. See all Chrysler Sebring recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.