The 2002 Chrysler Sebring has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 459,757 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS16V4010002016-06-0316,315 affected
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun…
Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
AIR BAGS15V3380002015-06-02443,442 affected
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21,…
Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. …
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
23
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
18
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
15
1crashes
SUSPENSION
14
2crashes1fires
SUSPENSION:REAR
12
1crashes3injuries
AIR BAGS
11
3crashes4injuries
ENGINE
11
STEERING
11
3crashes1fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
2fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
2crashes2injuries2deaths
Total complaints261
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Rear disc brakes.I had a repair shop and a dealership assess what they both found to be what's called a backplate.it mounts onto both left and right spindles.the backplate on left and right hold or guide the pads in place on both sides of the caliper.the pins show to be almost rusted out.the…”
“Once I turn on the car the airbag light goes on and off constantly”
“When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car. *tr”
“When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car. *tr”
“When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car. *tr”
“I have attached the paperwork 4 my 2002 chrysler sebring. As you can see my first payment was april 13th 2018 this was my deposit $700. Again on april 24th I paid another $600. May 20th I paid another $700. June 5th I paid $105. June 5th is when I took possession of the car. July 1st is when I had…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was not sure if…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was not sure if…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE02082 Opened 2002-11-06 · closed 2003-04-23
SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS.…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring as of
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