2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN
The 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionrear (3 complaints), Suspension (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN, potentially affecting up to 22,689 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionrear | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY CAR IT'S MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE MY NEW BORN BACK AND FORTH TO OUR APPOINTMENTS I BRING MY CAR IN EVERY 4 MOTHS TO MAKE SURE MY CAR IS STILL SAFE FOR MY CHILD. MY ENGINE KNOCKS IT'S REALLY LOUD 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE TOLD ME 3 DIFFERENT THINGS SO I BROUGHT IT INTO A CHRYSLER SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD JUST BUY A NEW CAR THAT THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF THE 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRINGS. SO I ASKED THEM WHAT'S WRONG AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ISSUES WITH 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: THE FEDERAL-MOGUL HAS NEVER NOTIFIED ME AS OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. IT WAS OFTEN PAID OUT OF MY POCKET EVER TIME I HAD ISSUES AND THE SAD THING ABOUT IT, I ALWAYS TOOK MY CAR TO THE ACTUAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE FIXED AND NOT ONCE HAD THEY MENTIONED THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH CHRYSLER SEBRING AND LISTED AS A RECALL WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED FREE OF CHARGE.
THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON ALL THE CHYSLERS IF THIS IS AN KNOWN ISSUE ABOUT THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING OF PARTS. IT IS TOO EXPSENIVE TO FIX . *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN
- 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 0 complaints
- 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 0 complaints
- 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 0 complaints
- 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 1 complaint
- 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 10 complaints
- 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN (current)
- 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 8 complaints
- 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 18 complaints
- 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 23 complaints
- 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN — 30 complaints
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