Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Chrysler Sebring has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 242 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V401000 Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V338000 Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V011002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TRANSMISSION HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V005002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V320002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V306000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V299002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V278000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SILENCER PAD BOND NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 89 complaints
- Air Bags 29 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints
Of the 242 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 242 complaints, owners report 22 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Chrysler Sebring has numerous owner complaints, especially regarding engine issues, and a significant number of recall campaigns related to safety and mechanical systems. The evidence from complaints and recalls suggests potential reliability concerns, though precise data on failure rates and costs is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$1,500 | occasional |
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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
- Steering vibrations
- Suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.