2002 Chrysler Sebring Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 6% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“I want to submit a safety report on my 2002 Chrysler Sebring, lx...trunk hydraulic hinges failure. On 15 jul 09, my wife took a solid blow from the trunk lid closing immediately after she open it to retrieve groceries from the trunk. I reported this incident to oliver c. Joseph Chrysler, belleville, il parts department and they told me to send information to you all. My wife is still getting headaches from this blow to her head.”
NHTSA complaint #10277923, filed 2009-07, 90,000 miles“Again another heavy rain leaving a pond on the passenger side floorboard. Witnessed the entry of the water, passed info on to dealer.dealership replaced right side door weather shield and sealed the mirror.”
NHTSA complaint #10151171, filed 2006-02, 19,431 miles“Volumes of water on driver side and passenger side floorboards after heavy rain! Dealership resealed cowl panel (left and right), resealed firewall, realigned front right door!”
NHTSA complaint #10151168, filed 2006-02, 18,941 miles“Since approximately 2004, the paint began wearing off (not peeling) the roof of my 2002 Chrysler Sebring. I went to the dealership where I purchased it. They said Chrysler had a problem with the clear coat that year, and at this point nothing could be done about it. The spot remained the same in size, but continued to wear down to the metal. I assumed I would have to have the spot repainted. This winter, approximately 3/4 of the roof down to and including part of the trunk and rear fenders are experiencing the same wearing away of paint that the roof has. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259248, filed 2009-02“When I traded in my 2003 mazda SUV on july 28, 2007, I did so in good faith that I would get a fair trade. I disclosed information regarding the mazda SUV to the alameda county auction (aca cars) sales department. My car just had its oil changed, its tires were brand new, its brakes and pads were in working proper order. I had expected the same courtesy and respect from the car dealership. I traveled from sacramento to dublin because I put my trust in this dealership and had faith that it would sell me a car that had passed their safety inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199963, filed 2007-08Related service bulletins
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- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
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- 10013712Mar 23, 2005Convertible top wear.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 13% |
| 1999 | 31 | 18% |
| 1998 | 65 | 24% |
| 1997 | 18 | 9% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
48 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsWheels
13 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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