Chrysler Sebring Reliability Problems

Sebring owners have made 1,536 complaints over 16 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it dead last in overall reliability, with significant engine and interior concerns.

4 Common Chrysler Sebring Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Sebring owners have to deal with.

  1. UConnect Frozen with Blank Screen

    Uconnect infotainment systems will often boot into a blank screen, freeze while the vehicle is in REVERSE, become unresponsive to the touch, or reboot at random times. The system has grown over the years, both in size and features, but the …

    Continue reading article "UConnect Frozen with Blank Screen" Ram console with uConnect loaded on the infotainment screen

  2. AHR Randomly Deploys

    The active head restraints in some Chrysler vehicles are handing out free concussions. A mechanical breakdown inside the restraint means they could deploy randomly at any time.

    Continue reading article "AHR Randomly Deploys" A Chrysler head restraint

  3. TIPM Electrical Problems

    If you've heard of a TIPM, chances are you own a vehicle from Fiat-Chrysler (FCA). Think of it like a command center for all the electrical functions of your car, and in FCA's case a very, very disfunctional one.

    Continue reading article "TIPM Electrical Problems"

  4. Oil Sludge in Chrysler's 2.7L Engine

    The 2.7L DaimlerChrysler engine is highly suceptible to oil sludge, a sticky hell stew that coats the inside of your engine. The sludge retains heat and starts putting severe strain on the mechanical parts of your engine. This all spells di…

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What Sebring Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Sebring Generations

The Sebring has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2001–2006).

Sebring Key Numbers

  1. 1,536 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 392 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 47 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Sebring Class-Action Lawsuits

The Sebring has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

Recent Sebring News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Chrysler is trying to wiggle out of another active head restraint lawsuit.

    The automaker's lawyers point to technicalities in the case that don't hold up in the Arizona Consumer Fraud and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Acts. Another approach they could take would be to actually do something about the restraints that keep randomly smacking people at the base of their skull.…

    keep reading article "Chrysler Files Motion to Dismiss Another AHR Lawsuit"

  2. Three fatalities. Five injuries. One massive recall for Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) vehicles.

    The automaker says it opened an investigation in April 2015 after 10 crashes were reported, and after months of research, engineers determined the occupant restraint control modules may short-circuit and prevent the frontal airbags-and-seat-belts, seat belt pre-tensioners and side air bags from deploying in a crash.

    At the time the recall was announced, FCA didn't have a solution or a date when the it'd begin. There's a full list of the 1.9 million recalled vehicles on CarComplaints.com, and those looking for more info can call FCA at 800-853-1403. Give them recall number S61.

    keep reading article "Three Fatalities. Five Injuries. One Massive Airbag Recall."

  3. Own a 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring or Dodge Stratus with a beige interior?

    Your car might be part of a recall for sun visor straps. Again.

    "The cars were previously repaired for a June 2015 recall issue using an incorrect part that may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal airbag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position."…

    keep reading article "Sebring Sun Visor Recall, Part Two"

What Owners Say About Their Sebring

Oil Sludge in Chrysler's 2.7L Engine is a Toxic Hell Stew

We bought this car with 25,000 miles on it. We had taken care of it, maybe not oil changes to the exact mile, but close. One day it started knocking. Sure enough it needed a new engine. Chrysler wanted all receipts and documents of oil changes. They stated there was sludge build up. We did come up with quite a few receipts, but not enough, my husband would change it in our driveway. We went round and round with Chrysler, for god sakes it only had 73,000 miles on it, how could it need a new engine?

http://www.carcomplaints.com/Chrysler/Sebring/2001/engine/oil_sludge_resulting_in_engine_failure.shtml

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