2001 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 1% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, she noticed an abnormal rubber smell as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and was restarted after approximately one hour. Additionally, the contact added freon to the vehicle. The vehicle was drivable but continued leaking freon. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who indicated that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10567649, filed 2014-03, 131,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 42 | 18% |
| 2007 | 42 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring
89 complaintsAir bags
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 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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