2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

145

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 3 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 34
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 26 4 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 12 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 4
Engine
Complaints: 4
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11061459 | AIR BAGS | | 48,400 miles
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.
#11061459 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 48,400 miles
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.
#11061459 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 48,400 miles
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS LIT, HORN FAILED, SPEED CONTROL FAILED IN UNISON.
#10851928 | AIR BAGS | | 64,000 miles
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON
#10714241 | SUSPENSION | | 89,200 miles
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

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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.

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