Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Chrysler Sebring has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 210 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 48 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Power Train 28 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
Of the 210 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 210 complaints, owners report 15 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Chrysler Sebring has a below-average reliability rating due to high complaint levels, particularly in engine cooling and suspension systems. Recalls on airbag modules and suspension components emphasize safety concerns. Maintenance costs may increase due to these typical failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| powertrain | 80,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads as needed
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Check tire alignment annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Suspension noise
- Brake fluid leaks
- Powertrain vibration
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.