2001 Chrysler Sebring Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 89about this part
- Share
- 37%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 89 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 37% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring that stopped running on the express way and come to find out it was my motor that had failed. The only thing that happened prior to the engine blowing was a slight noise and then it quit. I changed my oil every 3000 miles like recommended but obviously that didn't matter. I've replaced my whole engine with a rebuilt one but I'm extremely disappointed in Chrysler.”
NHTSA complaint #10331706, filed 2010-05, 117,000 miles“This was the second failure of Chrysler's 2.7 v-6 engine. Neither engine failure warranty was upheld by providers. First one was at 49000 miles and failed due to engine sludge, extended warranty was not honored due to owner neglect, even though I provided all receipts for all oil changes required. This problem seems to be common for premature failure of this engine. I purchased a new engine and 3 years and 14000 miles another failure occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432264, filed 2011-10, 14,000 miles“I have a sludge build up in my 2.7 Chrysler seabring lxi 2001. I have faithfuly changed the oil every 3,000 miles. The Chrysler factory warranty and most of the extended warranty plans will not cover engine repairs if they find sludge in the engine. My car failed with no warning while driving down the road which could have lead to a serious injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10110125, filed 2005-02, 97,000 miles“2001 Chrysler Sebring turns off while driving - the exact same problem as the hundreds of thousands of chryslers recalled last year. Everyone wants to try a body control module, fuel pump, new crank shaft but the problem keeps occurring - perhaps because they were not aware of this recall/problem as not even my local Chrysler dealership knew. This has happened to me frequently over the past 1.5-2 years or so, it comes and goes. I was rear ended once but it was light enough (thank god) that it did not cause any damage. Extremely dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446387, filed 2012-02, 60,000 miles“I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring lxi 2.7l v6 sedan. On february 28, 2009, engine overheated and failed on highway I-77 north. I pulled out of traffic as asap. Engine locked up and would not start. Engine ruined. Car had to be towed from hwy. Car ran perfectly before going on the hwy. I have service records to prove the oil was changed with synthetic oil every 3,000 miles. I have a receipt to prove I topped off the coolant prior to the engine failure. My extended warranty denied the claim on march 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262503, filed 2009-03, 133,731 milesRelated recalls
- 01V011002Jan 16, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner…Covers: Chrysler Sebring 2001, Dodge Stratus 2001
- 00V299002Oct 2, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded…Covers: Chrysler Sebring 2001, Dodge Stratus 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 37 | 11% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 52 | 24% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 48 | 23% |
| 2001 | 89 | 37% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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