2002 Chrysler Sebring Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,990miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,990 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“Air bag did not released in crash where my vehicle, 2002 Chrysler Sebring sedan, was going 20 MPH and hit by vehicle going 45 MPH. My vehicle sustained over $9000 damage. I received a minor injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10049302, filed 2003-12, 26,000 miles“While driving an accident occurred. There was snow and ice . Consumer was driving at 25 MPH. The air bag did not deploy right away. However, the air bag deployed about two to three minutes after the impact. This was a head on collision. Both the driver, and passenger were injured. The drivers side air bag deployed but was not inflated. The passenger side air bag deployed half way. The driver hit the steering wheel bending the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10107090, filed 2005-02, 75,000 miles“Air bag fault light on. Chrysler says that it is the seat belt tensioner on drivers seat. Internet search shows this is a common problem in Chrysler vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10159024, filed 2006-06, 28,200 miles“While driving air bag warning light illuminated and stayed on the remainder of the time while vehicle was being operated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. A rattling noise could be heard in the dash area. The consumer found a nut and notified the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the nut did not belong in the dash and they insulated the dash so no more noise could be heard. The consumer feels the nut came from something in the dash. The seat belt pre-tensioner was replaced three times. The transmission fluid began to leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083207, filed 2004-08, 20,765 miles“The contact owned a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bag on the driver side exploded. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The driver had metal fragments in the arm as a result of the explosion. Both the driver and passenger received medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10723162, filed 2015-06, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V401000Jun 3, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige…Covers: Chrysler Sebring 2001–2002, Dodge Stratus 2001–2002
- 15V338000Jun 2, 2015Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004…Covers: Chrysler Sebring 2001–2005, Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000–2005, Eclipse Spyder 2001–2005 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 | 31% |
| 2009 | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 | 26 | 11% |
| 2007 | 72 | 21% |
| 2006 | 30 | 25% |
| 2005 | 21 | 28% |
| 2004 | 32 | 15% |
| 2003 | 7 | 17% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 24 | 11% |
| 1996 | 31 | 9% |
| 1995 | 17 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
48 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology