2001 Chrysler Sebring engine problems
89 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, which is 28% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 89 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 74 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 74 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 MPH, the vehicle's engine blew up on the highway. The contact suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop who determined that the cause of the engine blow out was due to oil sludge build up and the engine would need to be replaced. The dealer was notified.
Engine surges and dies out. Standed on interstate, no accident. After replacement of camshaft and crankshaft sensors, determined that problem was with wiring harness. Identified recall notice from NHTSA, 00v29902. After contacting chrysler several times, they do not have any information on the recall nor acknoledge any recalls for my vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints