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2002 Chrysler Sebring
2 recall campaigns and 207 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring; the recalls concern air bags.
The component named most often is engine and engine cooling: 187.5 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 103.2 per 1,000 across all 2002 model-year vehicles and against 102.1 per 1,000 for the Chrysler Sebring line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 141.8 complaints per model year across the 19 Chrysler Sebring model years on this register; 17 complaints reported a crash and 4 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2006 (32); the most recent in the file is dated 6 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc..
Defect, as filed: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign SR-15-005 (FCA R30)).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring (black) against all 2002 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2002 | Sebring line | All 2002 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 187.5 | 102.1 | 103.2 |
| Suspension | 152.3 | 91.5 | 80.9 |
| Power Train | 109.4 | 88.9 | 121 |
| Steering | 89.8 | 44.2 | 39.2 |
| Air Bags | 58.6 | 93.3 | 72.5 |
| Electrical System | 54.7 | 122.7 | 94.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 187.5 | 102.1 | 103.2 |
| Suspension | 39 | 152.3 | 91.5 | 80.9 |
| Power Train | 28 | 109.4 | 88.9 | 121 |
| Steering | 23 | 89.8 | 44.2 | 39.2 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 58.6 | 93.3 | 72.5 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 54.7 | 122.7 | 94.1 |
| Wheels | 13 | 50.8 | 30.7 | 11.6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 46.9 | 72.5 | 78.7 |
| Structure | 12 | 46.9 | 64.4 | 61.3 |
| Engine | 10 | 39.1 | 27.5 | 21.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 31.3 | 52.8 | 39.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 31.3 | 23.6 | 18.9 |
| Visibility | 5 | 19.5 | 36.6 | 39.7 |
| Equipment | 4 | 15.6 | 11.4 | 18.7 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 15.6 | 29.6 | 17.8 |
| Tires | 4 | 15.6 | 20.8 | 25.1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 11.7 | 18.5 | 33.1 |
| Seats | 2 | 7.8 | 10.9 | 12 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 3.9 | 9.1 | 11.6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3.9 | 13 | 33.6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3.9 | 8.8 | 10.2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
207 unique complaints, 256 component mentions; 15 injuries and 2 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE02082 | Preliminary evaluation | SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE | seat belts | 6 Nov 2002 | 23 Apr 2003 | — |
Other Chrysler Sebring model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 | 132 | 1,158,653 |
| 1996 | 7 | 339 | 1,993,153 |
| 1997 | 5 | 209 | 1,766,879 |
| 1998 | 3 | 266 | 1,106,323 |
| 1999 | 1 | 172 | 393,796 |
| 2000 | 1 | 88 | 393,796 |
| 2001 | 9 | 242 | 1,708,929 |
| 2002 | 2 | 207 | 459,757 |
| 2003 | 2 | 41 | 449,353 |
| 2004 | 4 | 210 | 457,773 |
| 2005 | 3 | 67 | 477,796 |
| 2006 | 0 | 109 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | 313 | 417,237 |
| 2008 | 4 | 194 | 356,136 |
| 2009 | 2 | 33 | 803 |
| 2010 | 3 | 69 | 1,478,907 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 442,320 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 442,320 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 442,320 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Chrysler Sebring model years · Chrysler: 36 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2002 Chrysler Sebring have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 16V401000, was reported to NHTSA on 3 Jun 2016 and concerns air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module. Across all model years the Chrysler Sebring line has 36 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring complain about most?
Engine and Engine Cooling: 48 of 256 component mentions (187.5 per 1,000). Next is suspension with 39. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.