2002 Chrysler Sebring Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 4% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 2002 Chrysler Sebring. While pulling into the driveway the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to crash into the side of the contacts home. No one was injured and a police report was filed for the incident. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 40000.”
NHTSA complaint #10353564, filed 2010-09, 40,000 miles“Consumer was driving the vehicle at the 25mph on the highway. The car suddenly accelerated from 25mph to 100mph. Consumer had to apply brakes every moment while driving to reduce her speed. Dealer has been notified. Please provide any additional information. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10003686, filed 2003-01“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the cruise control was not operable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10980142, filed 2017-04“When trying to accelerate beyond 45mph vehicle fails to kick in. Vehicle would shake severely. When foot is removed from brakes, vehicle would stop shaking.”
NHTSA complaint #8007576, filed 2002-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 34 | 14% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 8% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 16 | 8% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
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