Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Chrysler Sebring has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V047000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE/FUEL PUMP MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V528000 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/FUEL PUMP RELAY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 4 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
Of the 43 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 43 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Chrysler Sebring faces issues with its power train and electrical system, alongside potential fuel gauge inaccuracies from recalls. This results in a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| Power Train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Air Bags | 100,000–130,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Service Brakes | 80,000–110,000 miles | $250–$600 | 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 and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plugs replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic fuel gauge readings
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Frequent electrical issues
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual braking sounds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.