2001 Chrysler Sebring Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 8%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I park my car or stop at intersection it does not move when I give gas, I give more and more gas then car start moves. What could be the problem I don't know. Dtc is p0007 showing transaxle.”
NHTSA complaint #10379556, filed 2011-01, 208,156 miles“Consumer replaced rear defrost on Chrysler Sebring on numerous occasions. The rear defroster does not work. The rear vision glass needed to be replaced. Chrysler offered the consumer a 50/50 split. Also the drivers side window rattled, red fluid was found in the consumer's driveway due to transmission pan and cooler line leakage, the convertible was leaking on the drivers side window area due to weather strip and there was a slow leak in the r/r tire due to a hole.”
NHTSA complaint #10142148, filed 2005-11, 10,066 miles“Transmission failure on 2001 Chrysler Sebring 6 cyl-2.7 at 56k. I month prior dealership performed service to transmission and reported no problems. One month to date later trans needed replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10049572, filed 2003-12, 54,000 miles“While driving and without warning transmission fluid leaked, making it hard for consumer to shift the gears. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10057452, filed 2004-03, 58,000 miles“Since I bought my vehicle in 2001 I had problems with my window, steering clicking, power train computer and transmission computer, tapping in the engine, engine failure, crankshaft, now servere knocking. I will not advice anyone to purchase a Sebring from chysler. It's sad that chysler not helping correct the problems that their vehicle has.”
NHTSA complaint #10180847, filed 2007-01Related 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
Related service bulletins
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 19% |
| 2008 | 48 | 20% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 28 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 33 | 19% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 29 | 14% |
| 1996 | 47 | 14% |
| 1995 | 13 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring
89 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsElectrical system
23 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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