AI Damage2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- Air bags: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 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.
I was driving around town and my air bag light came on. Now the steering wheel kinda clunks when you turn it and is stiff when making turns. Since this has happen my horn nor my cruise control works. Contacted chrysler and my vin isn't in the recall for air bag issues. Seems unsafe
The following recall is for year 2007 models. My 2001 chrysler sebring sedan anti lock brake system (abs) unit/module is broken and needs to be replaced. I think the recall 06v493000 should apply to older models as well.
My car started making this incredible squeaking sound every time I turned by steering wheel to the left or right. The squeaking started in mid-january of this year (2014) I have had my car checked by 2 professional mechanics and was told by both that my ball joints were defective and had to be replaced.
The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled and every light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle and the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed four quarts of oil.
The dash, radio, & cd player lights flash off and on intermittently. This occurs on random occasions, but seems to happen more often in wet weather. It also happens when operating the turn signal. The lights will dim low and will not return to a "normal" brightness until you adjust the turn signal arm.
2001 chrysler sebring lxi no horn, no cruise control, and air bag deactivated (light on) all three of these issues are due to a defective clock spring part# 4649092ac by chrysler corp. They had this same issue with their late 90's to early 2000 mini van's.
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 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Sebring Sedan has 9 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, suspension. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (33%), airbag warning light (17%), hesitation when accelerating (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?
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 Sedan 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 2026-11-06.