Model year record

2001 Chrysler Sebring

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 322 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V401000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 16,315
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-06-03
Owners notified: 2016-09-01

Defect description

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 visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.

Safety risk

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V338000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 443,442
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-06-02
Owners notified: 2015-07-20

Defect description

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, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Safety risk

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer 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. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V011002

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 28,439
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-01-16
Owners notified: 2001-04-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Safety risk

FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V005002

Seats

Component: Seats
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 20
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-01-08
Owners notified: 2001-02-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component: Child seat
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-09
Owners notified: 2000-11-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V320002

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 3,480
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-27
Owners notified: 2000-12-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.

Safety risk

THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V306000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 419
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-12
Owners notified: 2000-10-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.

Safety risk

A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V299002

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 554
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-02
Owners notified: 2000-11-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V278000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component: Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 4,504
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-09-18
Owners notified: 2001-01-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.

Safety risk

SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine	45	79,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	31	65,000 mi
Air bags	18	70,000 mi
Electrical system	15	87,600 mi
Suspension	14	99,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	13	68,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	10	29,740 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	10	63,000 mi
Steering	9	7,980 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	7	58,000 mi
Tires	7	30,123 mi
Wheels	7	85,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	6	1,200 mi
Structure	6	7,980 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	5	55,230 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	5	70,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	5	53,190 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	4	44,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	4	—
Structure: body	4	59,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	4	52,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	4	21,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	3	71,681 mi
Equipment	3	100 mi
Power train	3	10,066 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	3	51,000 mi
Structure: body: door	3	—
Suspension: front	3	104,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	3	—
Wheels: hub	3	50,000 mi
Wheels: rim	3	45,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	2	47,200 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	—
Engine	2	87,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	36,951 mi
Interior lighting	2	55,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	36,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	2	24,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Steering: rack and pinion	2	51,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	2	53,190 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	2	28,316 mi
Suspension: rear	2	113,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	52,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	87,600 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	2	10,066 mi
Visibility: windshield	2	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	—
Child seat	1	46,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	40,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	80,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	47,200 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	54,687 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	65,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	1	100,584 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	—
Power train: manual transmission	1	—
Seat belts	1	30,695 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Steering: column	1	—
Suspension: front: hub	1	95,195 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly	1	70,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element	1	—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: linkages	1	—

The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.