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2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/12/2026

20Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
16.5%Of all 121 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine and engine cooling ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20 · 16.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE15 · 12.4%
AIR BAGS15 · 12.4%
SUSPENSION7 · 5.8%
STEERING6 · 5%

Share of the 121 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible overview page.

What owners report

“THE HORN DOESN'T WORK , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON, AIRBAGS LIGHT ON CLOCK SPRING NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, AND IT SEEMS THAT A LOT…”NHTSA complaint 10522173 — filed 06/27/2013
“I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND ENGINE GAVE OUT AND I GOT STUCK ON SHOULDER, HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND MY MECHANIC SAID…”NHTSA complaint 10455025 — filed 04/12/2012
“I HAVE A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, WITH 56K MILES, WITH A BLOWN ENGINE, ROD THRU IT DUE TO OIL SLUDGE. OIL WAS CHANGED ON…”NHTSA complaint 10386705 — filed 03/07/2011

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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed

320051200622007420082200922010420111201212013

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have engine and engine cooling problems?

Engine And Engine Cooling is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible: 20 of 121 complaints on file (16.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have in total?

121 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.