IllustrationTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2002 Chrysler Sebring
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 132.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
200–25K
3825–50K
2650–75K
3075–100K
19100–150K
6150K+
139 reports with mileage · 71 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports4 fire reports11 injury reports
Vehicle Speed Control complaints
8 reportsTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE SIDE OF THE CONTACTS HOME. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE VEHICL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE SIDE OF THE CONTACTS HOME. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40000.
VEHICLE'S SHIFT CABLE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE DANGEROUSLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK *JB
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE 25MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM 25MPH TO 100MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES EVERY MOMENT WHILE DRIVING TO REDUCE HER SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, ENGINE REVS UP REALLY HIGH. CONSUMER CAN BARELY CONTROL CAR, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. *AK DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *TT
WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 45MPH VEHICLE FAILS TO KICK IN. VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE SEVERELY. WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKES, VEHICLE WOULD STOP SHAKING.*AK
VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ROARS UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *TT
Official recalls
216V401000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jun 3, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
15V338000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jun 2, 2015
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.