Owners have filed 64 complaints
about the 2009 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA between 2009 and 2023.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 15 of 16 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 13
Against the median year of the Chrysler Sebring. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
21.9% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 36
21% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2009 compares with every other Chrysler Sebring
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
11.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
35.8%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
35.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1325.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1223.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
59.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1325.0%
150,000+ miles
23.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 2009peak 5Dec 2023
Recalls on the 2009 Chrysler Sebring
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09V047000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
08V528000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2008371132 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, a broken solder joint on the printed circuit board of the Power Control Module (PCM) can affect the fuel pump relay performance and potentially result in an engine stall while driving and/or a no start of the engine. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the PCM.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 138,000 milesCoolumbus, OHCrash2 injured
STEERING
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesCoolumbus, OHCrash2 injured
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesCoolumbus, OHCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesDallas, TXFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10701046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,123 milesKlamath Falls, ORCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE HIT BLACK ICE, FLIPPED AND ROLLED A FEW TIMES. NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED! CHRYSLER WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED AND STILL NO RESPONSE. RECALL ON AIRBAG SENSOR, YET NO RECALL ON AIR BAGS.
NHTSA complaint #10562317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesOklahoma City, OK1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR WAS THERE ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IMPACT CAUSED HER TO SUSTAIN A BRUISED HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
NHTSA complaint #10542316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 100,000 milesLebanon, PA
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to drive (D), and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no trouble code was retrieved. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V528000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11560613 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesTampa, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V047000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11493427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntsville, AL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES DOES NOT COME ON AT ALL AND AT NIGHT I AM UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR A FINE
NHTSA complaint #11414866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntsville, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES DOES NOT COME ON AT ALL AND AT NIGHT I AM UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR A FINE
NHTSA complaint #11414866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesDover, DE
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVE THE CAR LOSES POWER AND WILL STALL AT RANDOM TIMES CAUSE THE CAR TO SHUT OFF, WILL RESTART RIGHT AWAY AND DRIVE FINE AGAIN CAN NOT IDLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME LIKE AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN CAUSE WHEN YOU ACCELERATE YOU WILL HAVE NO POWER AND HAVE TO TRY TO GET TO SIDE OF THE ROAD SO YOU DON'T GET HIT, TOOK TO MECHANIC SAID PCM PROBLEM THAT IT NEEDED A NEW PCM, LOOKED UP PCM PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR YEAR AND MAKE AND MODEL AND THERE IS A RECALL BUT WHEN I PUT MY VIN IN IT'S NOT ONE OF THEM BUT MY CAR IS DOING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED FOR THE RECALL ON THE 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING PCM RECALL NOT SURE WHY MINE IS NOT INCLUDED! THE GUY THAT OWNED THE VEHICLE HAD THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND THE CAR HAD BEEN PARK SINCE 2014 ONLY DRIVEN IF IT WAS AN EMERGENCY CAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS AS THE CAR WILL STALL ON A HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH
NHTSA complaint #11394556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 243,000 milesGrand Rapids, MI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE LIGHTS WENT OUT ALOT AND I WOULD GIGGLE THE WIRE TO GET THEM TO FULLY TURN ON. THEN THAT STOPPED WORKING. WE HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT ROUTES OF TRYING TO GET THEM TO WORK BUT NOTHING WILL. IT CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN DURING THE DAY NOW.
NHTSA complaint #11353050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesSAN Marcos, CA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND TOOK THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION AND STARTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REMAINED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED UNTIL THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED OR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11350869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesSAN Marcos, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND TOOK THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION AND STARTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REMAINED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED UNTIL THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED OR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11350869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 234,753 milesOlympia, WA
AIR BAGS
AIRBAGS LIGHT CAME ON OUTTA NOWHERE, VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN IN A ACCIDENT EITHER. TURNS ON WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
NHTSA complaint #11307225 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denton, TX
SEATS
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BATTER FOR THE PAST YEAR AND I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING TO STOP THE ISSUE BUT SOMETHING IS CONSTANLY MAKING MY VEHICLE GO DEAD. THE ISSUE WITH THE SEAT IS THAT THE SEAT WILL NOT GO DOWN AND I'VE TRIED TO GET THAT FIX BUT T I WAS TOLD THAT ITS A PART I NEED TO PURCHASE
NHTSA complaint #11243938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denton, TX
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BATTER FOR THE PAST YEAR AND I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING TO STOP THE ISSUE BUT SOMETHING IS CONSTANLY MAKING MY VEHICLE GO DEAD. THE ISSUE WITH THE SEAT IS THAT THE SEAT WILL NOT GO DOWN AND I'VE TRIED TO GET THAT FIX BUT T I WAS TOLD THAT ITS A PART I NEED TO PURCHASE
NHTSA complaint #11243938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesSabattus, ME
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LEE AUTO MALL AT 207-784-5441 (LOCATED AT 765 CENTER ST, AUBURN, ME 04210) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED IMMEDIATELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.
NHTSA complaint #11231015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesNebo, IL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TAKATA RECALL MY DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK AND I CAN'T SEE HOW FAST I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11220220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesNebo, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL MY DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK AND I CAN'T SEE HOW FAST I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11220220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesNebo, IL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TAKATA RECALL MY DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK AND I CAN'T SEE HOW FAST I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11220220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,037 milesCovington, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,037 milesCovington, GA
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,037 milesCovington, GA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesGilmer, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO BE CHECKED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING AND RESET THE LIGHT. A FEW DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIWAY. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY ARE WORKING TO FIND THE ISSUE AT THIS TIME. THEY HAVE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND A SENSOR BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THE READER SAID TO DO BUT THE CAR IS STILL DYING AND HAS REDUCED SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #10957370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesGilmer, TX
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO BE CHECKED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING AND RESET THE LIGHT. A FEW DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIWAY. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY ARE WORKING TO FIND THE ISSUE AT THIS TIME. THEY HAVE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND A SENSOR BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THE READER SAID TO DO BUT THE CAR IS STILL DYING AND HAS REDUCED SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #10957370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesCoolumbus, OHCrash2 injured
STEERING
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesCoolumbus, OHCrash2 injured
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesCoolumbus, OHCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesBelleville, IL
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN EXCESSIVELY. THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART BEING ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.
NHTSA complaint #10895357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mechanicsville, VA
STEERING
NOISE IN FRONT END. RACK AND PINION STEERING. BEEN HEARING THIS FOR A FEW YEARS. FINALLY HAVE A MECHANIC WHO CAN FIX IT. MORE LOUD AS IT DRIVES. CAN FEEL A THUMP AND KNOCKING NOISE. THOUGHT IT WAS TIRE RODS.
NHTSA complaint #10875762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.