Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E059000 REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan exhibits a notably high number of complaints regarding suspension and engine cooling systems, indicating a likelihood of recurring issues. Combined with other sporadic complaints, this contributes to below-average reliability and potential repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000-70,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| engine cooling | 60,000-80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| steering | 70,000-90,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| tires | 40,000-60,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| electrical system | 80,000-100,000 miles | $150–$450 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Overheating engine
- Unusual suspension noise
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Electrical issues such as lights flickering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.