2001 Chrysler Sebring
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
These records cover every 2001 Chrysler Sebring. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
12 recalls name the 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Newest first.
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…
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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.
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…
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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.
Qualis automotive IS recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. the socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the retaining ring groove allowing the ball stud to separate under impact load. the subject ball joints were sold as four part numbers, d10945, d10946, g10945, and…
Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in causing loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. the safety recall began on november 9, 2009. owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. owner notification began april 9, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
In the event of a crash, the bolts may not properly secure the seat and could cause increased injury to the driver of the vehicle.
Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. owner notification began february 5, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint…
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
This hose IS considered to be inadequate.
Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.
A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. this could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. through degradation of the bond between the silencer pad and a sheet metal panel (quarter inner upper), the pad may fall onto the map light located in the rear seating area near the c-pillar trim panel (lh and rh). this contact could cause the pad to melt, creating a hot smell and/or smoke during long periods of…
Smoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle occupants.
Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.
I was taking my son to school and as I turned the corner the ball joint completly popped real loud and my left rear tire caves in completely. Then a week later the right side rear did the same thing except I was on a long stretch road and a loud pop, tire caves in and I started swirling uncontrolably. Unknown as to why or how it just all a sudden popped. I did fix both rear ball joints my receipts are with oriellys auto. And also steering suspension IS sounding funny and no mechanic can find the problem.
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v401000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/17/17*lj updated 09/07/2017*js
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v401000 (air bags). The contacted called the dealer months ago and they indicated that the part had not been available to schedule the recall repair. The contact was unable to verify when the vehicle would be repaired and was advised to contact the manufacturer to determine when the parts may be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Engine failure due to sludge buildup despite better than recommended maintenance.
TL* the contact owned a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, she attempted to avoid another vehicle from crashing into the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete wall and the air bags deployed. The front passenger sustained face injuries from the plastic cover from the air bags and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was not available.
We we on interstate 55 in memphis tn, headed south, traveling at 55 when the car accelerator began to stick and the car increased in speed, so I stayed on the brakes until I could smell the brakes, so at the southhaven exit we turned the engine off, and coast until we could stop, and turn the motor back on and the car was still idle, and suddenly went back to normal. We drove all the way to water valley, ms we the car did the same thing and we followed the same procedure until we made it home at 456 county road 176, water valley, ms. my husband had just left the hospital in memphis where he had back surgery.
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the issue recurred numerous times in the same day. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown. Updated 1/21/16 *SS *tr
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. While driving at 55 mph, the contact crashed into an animal. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000. *cn
It was christmas eve we were leaving a friends house headed home I was at a stop sign making a right turn when I started to smell rubber burning but assumed it was the car ahead of me I started to pick up speed I was in a 35mph zone when we heard a loud boom I pulled over at a local park. I looked to see my driver side back tire was facing inward and would not stand straight I call my father inlaw who IS a mechanic and he replaced the lower control arm. I am now having to replace the front passenger side now because it IS sitting on the side of the road for a second time. *tr
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ball joint and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09f056000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. updated 3/24/15*cn
Air bag light came on as I was pulling out of a parking lot. Turning the steering wheel, it made a bit of a crunching sound. Light stayed on; sound happened whenever steerting wheel turned. Called mechanic and was told the car IS unsafe to drive as the air bag may deploy. Further diagnostic revealed the need for a replacement clock spring for the air bag which IS an expensive repair but the car was deemed too unsafe to drive as it IS. Some time back, I was hearing a squeaking while turning the wheels very slowly and thought it was a tire issue, but nothing appeared to be a problem there. *js
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while traveling 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact smelled a burning odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle failed to restart. Upon inspection, it was found that the wires in the interior fuse box melted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, she noticed an abnormal rubber smell as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and was restarted after approximately one hour. Additionally, the contact added freon to the vehicle. the vehicle was drivable but continued leaking freon. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who indicated that the water pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000. *tr
I just bought this car from someone that bought it from the action and the shock suspension are totally gone real bd wanted to see if there was a recall on them also other little things. *tr
The dash, radio, & cd player lights flash off and on intermittently. This occurs on random occasions. 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. or the lights completely go off. Turn off the car and the displays will start up. The suspension problem IS the noise of metal and banging in the suspension. The air bags, horn do not work as well as cruise control. The a/c fails to work most of the time.
After stopping and parking car, it was a completely dead sound when I tried to start it again. This has happened twice so far in a month. I jacked up the car on drivers side, just let down the jack; and it started both times. The locks don't work and the windows can only be controlled by the driver. Checked all fuses but the bottom line IS this car has electrical problems. *tr
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that there was an abnormal cracking and popping sound coming from the steering wheel. The air bag then deployed inadvertently. The contact was not injured. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 00v306000 (air bags) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,300. *tr
I was going down 250 at 40 mph and a woman stopped in front of me not giving me enough time to stop and I rear-ended her. The front drivers side was smashed and the airbag did not deploy. I was taking to the emergency room with injury to my back and head. *tr
Started the vehicle and the air bag light lite up and I heard a chime, after about 15 seconds it went off and then kept repeating this cycle. *tr
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact was driving 45 mph when applied the brakes and they failed. The contact tried to press harder on the brake pedal, but the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The vehicle then decelerated independently. On a separate occasion while entering a parking space with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and the contact crashed into another vehicle. there were no injuries. The dealer was contacted and informed her that a valve needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
On february 14 2012 something on my left driver side wheel broke, I could no long steer and the wheel laid outward toward the ground. There IS a long arm like part, that was literally hanging off the wheel. It IS now unoperable. This IS very dangerous and I am so glad I was only going about 30 mph due to traffic, I was able to move to the shoulder without a auto accident. *tr
2001 chrysler sebring turns off while driving - the exact same problem as the hundreds of thousands of chryslers recalled last year. Everyone wants to try a body control module, fuel pump, new crank shaft but the problem keeps occurring - perhaps because they were not aware of this recall/problem as not even my local chrysler dealership knew. This has happened to me frequently over the past 1.5-2 years or so, it comes and goes. I was rear ended once but it was light enough (thank god) that it did not cause any damage. Extremely dangerous. Almost a quarter of a million chrysler vehicles were recalled last year for this problem. As of right now, I believe just van/crossover models - why not all models with this same problem? Please leave your complaints on the message boards alone and bring them to nhtsa so that chrysler can be held accountable for these issues. *kb
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph and the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In addition, the cruise control and horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to a defective clock spring and could result in the air bags not properly deploying. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. There was a technical service bulletin, item number 082700, pertaining to the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
TL* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. in addition, there was smoke coming from under the hood. the dealer advised the contact that the recall under nhtsa campaign ID number: 00v299002 (engine and engine cooling: engine) was not associated with the contact's vin. a local mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that antifreeze leaked into the engine, causing the vehicle to stall. the failure and the current mileage was 138,000.
This was the second failure of chrysler's 2.7 V-6 engine. Neither engine failure warranty was upheld by providers. First one was at 49000 miles and failed due to engine sludge, extended warranty was not honored due to owner neglect, even though I provided all receipts for all oil changes required. This problem seems to be common for premature failure of this engine. I purchased a new engine and 3 years and 14000 miles another failure occurred. This time no reason could be found for the failure and in spite of mechanics statement that all fluids were present at time of engine removal to be shipped for inspection, it was determined to be owner caused and warranty not honored. Currently engine IS being examined by a third party independent facility to determine cause for a future legal action. *tr
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
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.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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