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2009 Chrysler Sebring Conv

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 11, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring Conv, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and engine categories. 40 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes133.3%
  • Electrical133.3%
  • Engine133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Jan 11, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE DIED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

NHTSA ID
10443448
Incident
Dec 26, 2011
Mileage
45,000 mi
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jan 22, 2011

I TOOK MY SEBRING IN FOR BRAKES AND THEY PUT NEW PADS ON. THEY ASK IF I WANTED AN OIL CHANGE. I DIDN'T NEED ONE SO THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHANGE THE COMPUTER TO TAKE THE REMINDER OFF. WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER, MY RADIO NO LONGER WORKED. I TOLD THEM I WOULD BRING IT BACK ON MONDAY. I PARKED MY CAR ON SAT MORNING AND DIDN'T START IT AGAIN UNTIL MON MORNING. WELL, THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD! NOT A GAUGE, IDIOT LIGHT OR ANYTHING WAS WORKING. I FINALLY GOT A HOT SHOT TO START IT AND I LEFT TO HEAD FOR THE DEALERSHIP. WELL THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOW SO I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. AFTER THE CAR WAS UNLOADED, THE MECHANIC GOT IN AND TURNED THE KEY TO GET THE MILEAGE AND THE RADIO JUST CAME ON. THE DEALER WORKED ON THE CAR THE NEXT DAY AND SAID ALL THAT WAS WRONG WAS THE BATTERY HAD A WEAK CELL. I SAID HOGWASH! THERE WAS A SHORT OR A COMPUTER PROBLEM SOMEWHERE. IT'S THE DEAD OF WINTER AND IT'S BEEN VERY COLD, THE CAR HAD NEVER EVEN TURNED OVER SLOW BEFORE THIS. I COULD ALMOST SWEAR THAT A DEAD SHORT WAS DRAINING THE BATTERY. I GUESS MY QUESTION IS, WHERE COULD THE SHORT BE? ARE THERE WIRES ANYWHERE AROUND THE FRONT WHEEL WELL THAT COULD CAUSE THIS PROBLEM? OR COULD THE MECHANIC HAVE DONE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE COMPUTER TAKING OFF THE REMINDER? THE GUY SUGGESTED WE NEVER TURNED ON THE RADIO AND I WAS DRIVING AROUND IN MANUAL LOW. I WAS FLABBERGASTED. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND USED TO BE A MECHANIC YEARS AGO. WHAT ARE THEY MISSING? HAS ANYONE EVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE? *TR

NHTSA ID
10378300
Incident
Jan 17, 2011
Mileage
20,350 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

104087

ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

9100226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

9100226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

23-015-20

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

08-049-20

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

31-003-19

EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chrysler Sebring Conv by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010180032.5
2009Viewing200—
20081140031.9
2007200—
2006592046.0

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.