2009 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,018miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Chrysler Sebring, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,018 miles. 1 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.
“I was in a car accident yesterday.the brakes locked up on me.the steering wheel jerked & got stuck.I ended up htting 2 cars.I knew nothing about a recall.I've only had this car for 5 months.I have to loook online to find out there was a recall.I wnna know what is gonna be done about my situation?I'm very upset.”
NHTSA complaint #10916118, filed 2016-10, 138,000 miles“My wife was driving her 2009 Chrysler Sebring at approximately 55 miles per hour when all the indicator lights in the instrument cluster all began to flash erratically. The car began to loose power and then stalled while she was trying to remain in control. She was eventually able to get the car to the side of the road in a area that has barely any shoulder to stop on with much effort since no power makes a car with power steering very difficult to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10553182, filed 2013-11, 42,000 miles“Engine stall while driving at high speed on express way. Engine will not crank starter will not turn engine. Happen three times in six month period. Safety issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11034453, filed 2017-10, 106,037 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while sitting at a traffic light. The vehicle was restarted within two minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but could not determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10490123, filed 2012-12, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: 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 2009 Chrysler Sebring
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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