Model year record

2009 Chrysler Sebring

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 64 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V047000

Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
91
Reported to NHTSA
2009-02-04
Owners notified
2009-03-16

Defect description

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 INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V528000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
712
Reported to NHTSA
2008-10-09
Owners notified
2008-11-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system965,000 mi
Air bags684,123 mi
Power train670,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)4106,037 mi
Engine452,000 mi
Service brakes451,728 mi
Exterior lighting3114,000 mi
Steering385,000 mi
Vehicle speed control351,728 mi
Seats223,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems231,688 mi
Visibility2244 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system: horn165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling19,773 mi
Fuel system, gasoline164,701 mi
Fuel system, other180,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system145,000 mi
Parking brake113,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission113,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1115,000 mi
Seat belts142,000 mi
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic19,773 mi
Tires1
Unknown or other158,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls128,900 mi
Wheels1

The 2008 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2010 model has about half as many 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.