What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2001–2006) Sebring?

Sebring owners have made 1,180 complaints about the 2001–2006 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it dead last in overall reliability, with significant engine and interior concerns.

Compare With Other Sebring Generations

Common 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Sebring owners have to deal with.

  1. 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 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

2nd Generation (2001–2006) Sebring Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 1,180 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 29th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 29 eligible generations.

Recent 2nd Generation (2001–2006) 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. 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."

  2. 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."…

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