2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/12/2026
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
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
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.