AI Damage2002 Chrysler Sebring Coupe: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Coupe filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 16
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 25% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 19% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 19% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 13% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 6% of all complaints
- 7 Tires 6% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 4 complaints (25% of all).
- Air bags: 3 complaints (19% of all).
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (19% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (6% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
Consumer's wife was backing out of a parking space, she backed up as far as she needed, and with her foot on the brake she attempted to shift from reverse into forward, suddenly the car lurched backward into another vehicle. Luckily there wasn't anybody behind her.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v545000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe. While making a right turn, there was a loud pop sound that came from the passenger side of the dashboard. The contact observed that the dashboard was fractured and detaching from the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v388000 (air bags); however, the repair for the recall was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to have a remedy or parts.
Tl contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot, she heard a noise when she turned the steering wheel and noticed that the drivers side wheel and tire were out of place.
The car is a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe and while driving it at approximately 25 mph the front right wheel broke away from the suspension arm causing loss of control. Prior to this incident I could hear a squeaking in the direction of the failed part when driving on relatively smooth surfaces as well as over bumps.
The coolant in my auto was gone, when I had to stop in traffic when I saw smoke. Luckily, I was near 7/11 where I could but the proper mix of coolant. The next morning the coolant had disappeared, I called the dealership.
Timing chain failure at approximately 74500 miles. Total engine failure. Car is covered under extended warranty, case pending.
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 9,040 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Sebring Coupe has 11 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 16, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Coupe?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, air bags, powertrain. Total complaints: 16. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (6%), engine failure or replacement (6%), jerking, harsh shifts (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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.