2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
145
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
The 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 145 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (34 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (26 complaints), and Air Bags (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 41,604 vehicles.
Recall 10E059000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 22,689 vehicles affected
Defect: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 09E056000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,787 vehicles affected
Defect: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL...
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
View full details →Recall 07E023000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 13,128 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
145 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.
I WAS DRIVING ON SAVANNAH SPRINGS DRIVE (A PATIO HOME COMMUNITY) AND I HEARD A HORRIBLE NOISE AND STOPPED. I THOUGH I HAD A FLAT TIRE BUT WHEN I GOT OUT AND LOOKED, MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL HAD OFF. (THE BALLJOINT CAME LOOSE FROM THE CONTROL ARM) THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. WE JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 4/23/2015 FROM NEW LIFE AUTO IN NOBLESVILLE, IN AND DROVE IT HOME TO LOUISVILLE, KY ON I65. THE CAR DROVE GREAT AND I TOOK IT OUT FOR A DRIVE AND TURNED INTO A NEIGHBORHOOD LESS THAN 1/2 MILE FROM MY HOUSE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ON A VERY BUSY ROAD PRIOR TO THIS AND THANK THE LORD THAT I WAS NOT ON THAT ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE TOW DRIVER SAID I WOULD HAVE TOTALED THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE ELSE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED AND NOT OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. WE SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON THE CONTROL ARM AND WONDER IF WE ARE COVERED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2302402 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING DISTORTED AUDIO SYSTEM BASS SOUND AND/OR DOOR TRIM PANEL BUZZ/RATTLE. *SLC
1900402 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *SLC
2301602 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING DELAMINATION OF THE DOOR TRIM BELT LINE MOLDING. *SLC
1802701 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MODERATE TO SEVERE HIGH WAY SPEED 45-60 MPH VEHICLE SURGE. *TT
15 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR WINDOW BREAKAGE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
- 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 99 complaints
- 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 98 complaints
- 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 61 complaints
- 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 136 complaints
- 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 97 complaints
- 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE (current)
- 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 175 complaints
- 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 41 complaints
- 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 73 complaints
- 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — 62 complaints
Other CHRYSLER Models
- CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — 18,996 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA — 10,103 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 200 — 6,913 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 3,417 total complaints
- CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 2,991 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints