AI Damage2001 Chrysler Sebring Coupe: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Coupe filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 19
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 26% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 26% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 21% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 11% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 5% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 5% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 5% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 5 complaints (26% of all).
- Structure: 5 complaints (26% of all).
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (21% of all).
- Wheels: 2 complaints (11% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (5% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 19 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
We were going about 35 miles /hr and the air bags didn't deploy and the rear seats belts didn't lock, so that my kids heads hit the backs of the front seats.
The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph up an incline the transmission failed to respond. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and then towed to his residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
I recently got my car and love it except for the fact that water is building up on the driver side floor board in the front. I do not know if its the drain holes or the condensation hose.
While driving vehicle at approximately 25 mph on the road, the rpms reved up to high levels and the car acclerated at a higher speed without intention, after letting foot completely off the gas pedal the rpms continued to go to high levels and car automatically drove itself without accelerating the gas pedal and even…
When moving the steering column, all power cuts off in the car including the motor stopping. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer twice and they fixed the problem, but a fews months later the same problem came back. It occurs every time the steering wheel is adjusted.
Eventually the car's engine shut off while traveling at 55 m.p.h. The ignition key transponder was deemed the culprit. Several months after repair, the starting problem reappeared. A dealer worked on the car, doing what I do not know, and the problem was solved, for awhile.
The "check engine soon" light came on 3 months later, on 2/15/09 and I got the vehicle serviced at the sheridan ford dealership. They claimed there was an oil leak that was leaking into my engine, and were going to fix that.
Emissions and visible smoke coming from the tailpipe. Just had the car checked and was advised that the engine needs a lot of work. Advised that the 2.7 engine has had many problems. Many people have filed complaints. I am adding my name to the list of people that are complaining.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,437 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Sebring Coupe has 11 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 19, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Coupe?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, structure, powertrain. Total complaints: 19. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (11%), transmission slipping (11%), warning lights, check engine (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Coupe?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Chrysler Sebring Coupe from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2001 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.