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2002 Chrysler Sebring ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 121 owner complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.4× the Sebring Convertible median · #1 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints12116 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage74kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has problems

121 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling410
Air bags233
Suspension160
Electrical system91
Visibility90
Seat belts80
Steering71
Exterior lighting60
Structure60
15 other systems418

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do engine and engine cooling problems start?

74kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 37 engine and engine cooling complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles30under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine and engine cooling

8 owners mentioned a cost

$3,550median

Middle half: $2,875 – $4,775

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Sebring Convertible year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sebring Convertible median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sebring Convertible owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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. *TR
Complaint 10522173 · Jun 27, 2013 · 76,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND ENGINE GAVE OUT AND I GOT STUCK ON SHOULDER, HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND MY MECHANIC SAID MY ENGINE SEIZED. I HAVE MY CARE SERVICED REGULARLY AND DID NOT KNOW OF THIS ENGINE/OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. I CANNOT AFFORD A NEW ENGINE OR TO BUY A NEW CAR. *TR
Complaint 10455025 · Apr 12, 2012 · 118,000 miles
THIS COMPLAINT FOLLOWS OTHERS THAT OWN THE SEBRING CONV. AND THE SLUDGE BUILDUP,.I ALSO DO REG. MAINT. ON THE VEHICLE AND NOW HAVE AN ENGINE THAT HAS SEIZED & FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING A PILEUP. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS…
Complaint 10437993 · Dec 1, 2011 · 104,244 miles

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