The 2009 Chrysler Sebring has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 803 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER09V0470002009-02-0491 affected
Defect
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE…
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
POWER TRAIN08V5280002008-10-09712 affected
Defect
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
1fires
AIR BAGS
6
1crashes2injuries
POWER TRAIN
6
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4
ENGINE
4
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
4
1crashes2injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
STEERING
3
1crashes2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
SEATS
2
Total complaints64
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2009 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to drive (d), and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but…”
“Dash board lights go on and off and sometimes does not come on at all and at night I am unable to see how fast I am going which could cause an accident or a fine”
“Dash board lights go on and off and sometimes does not come on at all and at night I am unable to see how fast I am going which could cause an accident or a fine”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler sebring. The contact parked the vehicle and took the keys out of the ignition and started to exit the vehicle however, the vehicle started to roll away. The contact depressed the brake pedal and remained with the brake pedal depressed until the tow truck…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler sebring. The contact parked the vehicle and took the keys out of the ignition and started to exit the vehicle however, the vehicle started to roll away. The contact depressed the brake pedal and remained with the brake pedal depressed until the tow truck…”
“Airbags light came on outta nowhere, vehicle hasn't been in a accident either. Turns on when vehicle is in motion.”
“While drive the car loses power and will stall at random times cause the car to shut off, will restart right away and drive fine again can not idle for a long period of time like at a red light or stop sign cause when you accelerate you will have no power and have to try to get to side of the road…”
“The lights went out alot and I would giggle the wire to get them to fully turn on. Then that stopped working. We have tried different routes of trying to get them to work but nothing will. It can only be driven during the day now.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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