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2002 Chrysler Sebring repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2002 Chrysler Sebring repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Virginia, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
Feb 2014

177000 mi

US $600
replaced tie rod and sway bar 

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2002 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Colorado, United States
Apr 2016 - May 2016
May 2016

103000 mi

US $600
Thermostat bad, leak inside engine, would have code $1200 additional to repair, sold the car. Nothing but issues. 
Chrysler Sebring in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
Oct 2015

75640 mi

C $102
Installed a new battery 

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2002 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in California, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

95000 mi
Transmission Inoperative 

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2002 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Finland
- Oct 2011
Feb 2011

73780 mi

€80
Rear shock strut replacement 
Oct 2011

79980 mi

€25
Outer tie-rod end replacement (right) 

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2002 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in California, United States
- Nov 2010
Feb 2008

75600 mi

US $1600
Transmission went out and needed to be rebuilt 
Sep 2009

96000 mi

US $80
Oil Change and rear brake service 
Sep 2010

106000 mi

US $800
Transmison went out for the second time and needed to be rebuilt On a side note, the car has never left us on the side of the road, even when the trans messed up. New front struts and spring isolaters, new strut moutns on the rear, along with new isolaters as well 
Oct 2010

10700 mi
Four wheel alinment 
Nov 2010

107600 mi

US $315
New Motor mounts  

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2002 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

109000 mi

US $400
serpentine belt and idler wheel replacement 
Chrysler Sebring in Massachusetts, United States
- Oct 2011
Aug 2010

136000 mi

US $853
Replaced driver/passenger side front lower control arm and balljoint assembly. Performed alignment 
Nov 2010

141000 mi

US $456
Replaced Oil pan gasket. Replaced oil pressure switch. Installed new exhaust gasket as result to get at oil pan. 
Oct 2011

165000 mi

US $55
Replace faulty Oil pressure sender. 
Chrysler Sebring in Alabama, United States
Apr 2003 - Apr 2016
Aug 2003

8029 mi
Couldn't replicate problem. Air bag light turned off after leaving at dealer. No error code detected. 
Sep 2003

9106 mi
Again, dealer unable to detect reason for air bag light and no error codes reported. 
Mar 2004

16807 mi
Replaced passenger side seat belt retractor 
Apr 2005

33616 mi
Replaced seat belt tensioner for both front seats 
Jul 2006

41198 mi
Replaced passenger side seat belt tensioner. 
Sep 2008

51922 mi

US $196
Repair broken wires under driver seat 
Feb 2009

53325 mi

US $75
Repaired wiring beneath passenger front seat 
Apr 2010

61717 mi
Repaired wiring harness at passenger seat belt tensioner. 
Oct 2013

84845 mi

US $50
Straightened contact pins in wiring harness socket beneath passenger seat (restored circuit) 
Sep 2014

88213 mi

US $267
Replaced water pump earlier than required to avoid ruining engine w/ water leak Replaced passenger-side seat belt pretensioner. 
Mar 2015

89840 mi

US $194
Replaced leaking coolant water neck on engine 
Chrysler Sebring in Delaware, United States
Mar 2015 - Nov 2018
Mar 2016

109000 mi

US $75
Lower Control Arm (integral ball joint) and sway bar bushings 
Apr 2016

109000 mi

US $65
Oil pressure sender failed. Installed replacement. 
Oct 2016

109000 mi

US $10
Slowing down at a light transmission will (randomly) *bump* downshift. At other times at a light, car will pull forward, like a dog on leash. Removed transmission speed sensor, found it covered with iron filings, cleaned it off & re-installed it. Problems gone. Cost: 15 minutes 
May 2018

114000 mi

US $12
On/Off/Volume control on radio failed. Replaced radio with identical item from junkyard/ Plug-n-Play repair. 
Sep 2018

112000 mi

US $125
Front strut - mounting system (rubber-isolator) failed. Replace strut, control arm, various bushings, keep original spring. Starter failed - repaired by a mechanic; about 3 weeks prior, ignition switch failed - repaired myself for about $12 in parts. 
Chrysler Sebring in New York, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 The valve covers were leaking. 
Chrysler Sebring in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2015 - Nov 2018
Dec 2016

210800 mi
Replace valve cover and gasket 
Chrysler Sebring in Maryland, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Apr 2012

72000 mi

US $160
PCM CODE INDICATED THAT IT HAD AN INTERNAL MEMORY ISSUE. EXCHANGED IT FOR ANOTHER UNIT WHICH HAD THE SAME ISSUE. SENT THE EXCHANGE UNIT BACK UNDER WARRANTY TO BE REBUILT---NO ISSUES SINCE. 
Oct 2013

84200 mi

US $350
Starter was replaced. 
Dec 2014

93000 mi

US $67
Ignition lock cylinder had a stuck pin which prevented the key from turning to start the car. Shop was able to lubricate the cylinder and free the pin---no replacement parts were required. 
Apr 2015

94500 mi

US $1625
This was a 2.7 V6 water pump replacement. The bleeder assembly also had to be replaced. Some hoses were also replaced and were owner supplied. The timing chain, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, and intake gaskets were replaced. The front motor mount was replaced. 
Aug 2015

97900 mi

US $300
Car was diagnosed with bad upper ball joints. The ball joints were replaced in conjunction with the front struts, springs, mounts and upper control arms as an assembly. 
May 2016

101000 mi
I had to replace the resistor for the blower motor. 
Aug 2016

101000 mi
Control for the AC/heat was replaced due to issues turning on the AC and also air flow direction. The dash control unit was replaced with a used unit obtained through ebay. 

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