What breaks most · 1996 to 2005 model years
Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems by year
Owners have filed 733 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Chrysler Sebring Convertible across model years 1996 to 2005. Two years stand out: 2002 for engine and cooling complaints and 2001 for engine and cooling complaints. The quietest years are 2003, 1998 and 1996.
- Years to check closely: 2002, 2001
- Fewest complaints: 2003, 1998, 1996
- Complaints on file
- 7331996 to 2005, all trims
- Worst year
- 2002121 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 5624 fires · 74 injuries · 2 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 72kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 27Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 6 | 3 | Electrical system (14) | |
| 77 | 8 | 3 | Electrical system (19) | |
| 52 | 3 | 3 | Powertrain and transmission (9) | |
| 92 | 9 | 3 | Powertrain and transmission (22) | |
| 78 | 3 | 2 | Seat belts (25) | |
| 120 | 8 | 3 | Engine and cooling (62) | |
| 121 | 8 | 3 | Engine and cooling (41) | |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | Air bags (6) | |
| 62 | 6 | 2 | Engine and cooling (15) | |
| 39 | 5 | 2 | Air bags (17) |
What fails on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 34% |
41 | 0 | Shop engine and cooling parts for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
| Air bags | 19% |
23 | 3 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| SuspensionStruts, springs and control arms | 13% |
16 | 0 | Shop suspension parts for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 7% |
9 | 1 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
| VisibilityMirrors and glass | 7% |
9 | 0 | Shop visibility parts for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
| Seat belts | 7% |
8 | 0 | Check recalls for seat belts on NHTSA.gov |
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 6% |
7 | 1 | Shop steering parts for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 5% |
6 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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The horn doesn't work , check engine light always on, airbags light on clock spring needs to be replace, and it seems that a lot of people are having the same problem ... My car wont be able to pass the emission test... Ac compressor doesn't work .
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2001 chrysler sebring, convertible 2.7, VIN [xxx] engine failure, no warning. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Chrysler Sebring Convertible years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2002, 2001 carry the most filings on the Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The 2002 alone has 121 complaints, led by engine and cooling.
What is the most common Chrysler Sebring Convertible problem?
On the 2002 model year, the most-reported component is engine and cooling with 41 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaints that include mileage is about 72,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.