2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Typical pattern 5.2% of complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2002 vehicle — around the middle of the 230 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.2 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine cooling (42 complaints), typically at 6.5 yr or about 74,500 miles.
- Complaints
- 173
- Median age at failure
- 5.2 yr
- Median mileage
- 72,000 n=126
- Crash / fire / tow
- 7.5% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 3
10E059000 2010-12-27
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
09E056000 2009-10-09
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
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 G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART
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.
07E023000 2007-03-29
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
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.
Engine cooling mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY SHE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND SHE LOST POWER. VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
Engine cooling 35,762 mi 2.7 yr in service
AUTOMOBILE WAS RUNNING NORMALLY, SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD "CLACKING SOUND" FROM THE ENGINE, OIL LIGHT WENT ON, CAR SHUT OFF AS I SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OFF OF THE TURNPIKE. CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO HONOR WARRANTY, DESPITE FACT THAT CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PROPERLY. A NEW ENGINE IS REQUIRED (THIS IS THE INFAMOUS 2.7 CHRYSLER/DODGE ENGINE). *AK
Engine cooling 75,000 mi 3.3 yr in service
I FOLLOWED THE MAINTENENCE SCHEDULE ON MY 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING WITH REGULAR SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES, YET I AM NOW FACED WITH REPLACING THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP IN MY 2.7 ENGINE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND COMMON PROBLEM. THE QUOTE FROM THE CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPT IS 10K FOR REPLACEMENT.*AK
Suspension 10,000 mi 1.3 yr in service
CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES TO CORRECT A THUMPING SOUND FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN STARTING FROM A STAND STIL OR VERY SLOW ROLLING. DEALERS (2) HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND REASON, TIGHTENING FRONT AXEL BOLTS ON ONE OCCASION WITH NO EFFECT.