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Chrysler Sebring repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 135 repairs.
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Chrysler Sebring repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 113 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Texas, United States
- Oct 2012
Oct 2012

4400 mi

US $230
Passenger door latch failed 

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2009 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Texas, United States
- Oct 2008
Oct 2008

4000 mi

US $17000
AC compressor replaced 4 mos ago. The car now makes a groaning noise only when AC is on. Dealer says the noise is due to the normal operation of the Swirl Valve. Has anyone ever heard of a noisy Swirl Valve? 

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2009 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

189-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
Apr 2018

82000 mi

US $1100
Oil pan has a cover that started to leak. Only way to fix is replace oil pan. 
Jun 2018

84000 mi

US $1000
Rust appeared over left rear wheel well. 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Michigan, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Jul 2013

93000 mi

US $50000
rack and pinion replaced 
Nov 2014

100100 mi

US $300
Replaced the alternator 
Chrysler Sebring in Michigan, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

79000 mi

US $200
Repair driver's power window 
Chrysler Sebring in Maryland, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
Jan 2016

US $300
The car cuts off 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 4-door

4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Chrysler Sebring in Great Britain
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

32000 mi

£1
paintwork on bonnet, metal corroded making paint bubble Water leaking into front drivers welt and rear welts. Seals resealed and carpets replaced. 
Feb 2010

32000 mi
New starter motor replaced, then problem with gear box and rings. Parts ordered and replaced Dealers workshop failed to reconnect earth wire to starter motor and wiring for lights, causing engine to stop. Rescue service called. car had to be returned to dealer to confirm faults were properly repaired 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Florida, United States
Aug 2010 - Oct 2015
Nov 2010

18000 mi
driver window did not completely close when door shut. reset computer. satisfaction achieved transmission was "jerky". dealer reset computer, or did some minimal adjustment. satisfied with repair. 
Nov 2013

53000 mi
sloshing sound and hot water drip on drivers side when AC on. Mechanic blew out the drain pipe for ac and cured the problem. suggested I run AC on the recycled air rather than fresh air to keep the system cleaner 
Apr 2015

66000 mi

US $100
car did not start if sitting for a while. replaced original battery 
Oct 2015

72000 mi

US $50
car sat for several months. would not start. battery new in April 2015. replaced under warranty oil dipstick top snapped off. stick stuck in channel. had to have stick removed and purchase a new dipstick 
Chrysler Sebring in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015

68900 mi
TPMS system giving a false positive; mechanic diagnosed advised no further action necessary; still giving a false positive (an indicator that there is a problem with tire pressure when there is not) 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

189-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Arizona, United States
Jul 2008 - Nov 2009
Sep 2008

17000 mi
Broken visor clip. Replaced. Broken plastic trunk liner. Replaced.  Squeak in left front side window. Convertible top adjusted, squeak gone. 
Jun 2009

29000 mi
Vehicle pulls slightly to the right. Tech said alignment is okay, within specs. Still pulls to the right. Claims they all do that. Broken driver's side seat cushion frame. Parts ordered. 
Chrysler Sebring in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
Feb 2011

17500 mi
Radio Hard Drive went bad, needed to be replaced. Grill had faded and dealer replaced under warrenty. Seat Belt retractor needed replacement. Seat belt retractor cover was cracked and causing the seat belt hang up and not retract fully. Seat Belt retractor needed replacement Grill had fadded and dealer replaced under warrenty Radio Hard Drive went bad, needed to be replaced 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in South Carolina, United States
- Oct 2009
Oct 2009

35000 mi
Purchased used. Had one issue with power steering groaning during turns addressed per a TSB at the dealer under warranty. The power steering fluid reservoir was replaced and fluid changed. 
Chrysler Sebring in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
Dec 2010

30000 mi
Convertible top leaked. Replaced header seal. When convertible top leaked there was a constant drip onto the power window and lock switch. 
Jul 2011

47000 mi

US $250
Cruise control was noticed to be non functional on highway trip to funeral. Replaced an underhood relay after electrical diagnosis. 

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2007 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

156000 mi

US $20
Charge A/C 
Chrysler Sebring in Massachusetts, United States
- Dec 2011
Dec 2011

68496 mi

US $750
Radiator had a leak, required total replacement. This required complete removal of the engine to access the radiator. 

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2006 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
Apr 2014

66960 mi
Stabilizer bar connector links to lower control arm replace both noisy wheel bearing assembly, OEM premature failure both side lower control arm/ ball joint assembly Transmission oil cooler lines (2) Blower fan resistor 
Chrysler Sebring in New York, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2016
Sep 2015

160000 mi
Something wrong with O2 sensor. 
Chrysler Sebring in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

90520 mi

C $100
Broken bolt at connection causing exhaust leakage, check engine light 

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2006 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Washington, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010

52000 mi

US $32
R&R'ed blower switch rheostat. 
Sep 2015

127000 mi

US $1300
Alternator would no longer charge A/C compressor pump clutch failed 
Sep 2017

142000 mi

US $120
The battery would no longer hold a charge. The battery was replaced. 
Oct 2017

142000 mi

US $150
Front wheel bearings replaced 

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2005 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in California, United States
- May 2011
Feb 2010

105000 mi

US $260
Cracked water pump inlet. 

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2005 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in California, United States
- Sep 2013
Apr 2013

60500 mi

US $550
Took to dealer for oil change. Advised air bleeder valve leaking while cooling system under pressure. Replaced. 
Aug 2013

64000 mi
Engine overheating, fluid bubling. No noticable leaks. Dealer found PCM defective. Covered under Powertrain warranty. Engine overheating, fluid bubbling in overflow reservoir. No noticable leaks. Dealer found PCM defective. Covered under Powertrain warranty. 
Sep 2013

65000 mi

US $100
Engine overheating again! No noticable leaks. Dealer replaced Air Bleeder Valve (which was replaced in Apr 2013)at no charge. Engine overheating again. No noticable leaks. Dealer replaced Air Bleeder Valve (which was replaced in Apr 2013). No charge Dealer finally took my advice and replaced the waterpump. Only took three trips. Covered under powertrain warranty ($100 deductible), or else it would have been over $1400. 

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2004 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
May 2015

119820 mi

C $500
replaced front R & L lower control arms/ball joint assembly and outer tie rod ends 
Aug 2015

123380 mi

C $220
remove/disassemble rear struts, replace strut mounts, reinstall same struts. 
Chrysler Sebring in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

238700 mi

C $150
front driver side wheel hub bearing assembly was replaced as it was wearing out. it was making noises 

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2004 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2013
Jan 2010

84000 mi

US $120
Automatic transmission pan gasket began leaking after sitting for a week in very cold weather. Loss was about 1/2 pint per 100 miles. Gasket, filter, and fluid replaced. 

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2004 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Arizona, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014

113000 mi

US $150
breaker 
Chrysler Sebring in Illinois, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2021
Nov 2016

107300 mi

US $375
Replaces left stabiler bar bushings, left lower control arm, left tie rod ends 
Jan 2017

108000 mi

US $1700
All 4 struts, two ball joints, belts, control arms 
Jun 2017

109345 mi

US $633
replace front motor/trans mount replace sway bar link replace right side control arm & ball joint check for oil leak leak dye added, inspected, unable to find source or slight drip at this time. 
Feb 2018

111250 mi

US $320
Towed to repair shop, replaced starter w/ remanufactured unit. 
Apr 2018

111000 mi

US $180
Replaced master cylinder 
Jun 2018

112000 mi

US $20
Replaced belt tensioner pully 

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2004 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Aug 2016
Mar 2010

78952 mi

US $220
Brought to repair shop to fix leaking water outlet housing that dealer fixed over a year ago, but now repair is past the 12 month warranty.  
Feb 2014

108000 mi

US $15
Engine stalling frequently. Engine light on. Replaced MAP sensor based on OBD code. 
Aug 2016

123000 mi

US $50
Cable in regulator snapped. Replaced passenger rear window regulator & motor. Windshield washer hose that runs to nozzles brittle and cracking. No longer supplying fluid to nozzles. 

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2004 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

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

Chrysler Sebring in Florida, United States
- Apr 2010
Oct 2009

73000 mi

US $1100
New vinyl top. 

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2004 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016

167000 mi

US $480
Water Pump leaking... Remove and replace water pump: Installed new pump, and also replaced timing chain and guides and tensioner, new gaskets for timing cover, valve covers, and upper/lower intake manifold 
Chrysler Sebring in Delaware, United States
Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
Oct 2013

99500 mi

US $200
replace thermostat and coolant block 
Chrysler Sebring in Manitoba, Canada
Apr 2014 - Jul 2021
Sep 2014

11780 mi

C $206
Once car is driven about 30 minutes a substantial clicking and rattling in the suspension occurs -- seems to be right in front of driver low down and after a long drive can be felt through steering at times. Tires (new on front) leaks. Fault valve stem and a real flat (metal object removed). 
Jun 2015

17980 mi

C $30
Groaning suspension, they planned to replace a bushing, but said they lubricated the ball joints and the sound stopped. The advised, to replace both ball joints if the noise returns as mechanically perfect, just a noise at this point. 
Feb 2018

35960 mi

C $130
They tightened the leaking hose(s) a couple years back; and this round ask to replace the ends with new hose and fittings, at the connection where the transmission oil goes in and out of the radiator. 
Jun 2018

39680 mi

C $621
The car turned over very slowly and finally stopped. The starter was drawing so much power it was draining the battery. Replaced the started with a brand new one. 
Aug 2018

409324 mi

C $250
Water outlet housing (like a complex thermostat housing) VERY common repair they told me. 
May 2021

51460 mi

C $80
TIPM (Main Relay: online auto group said this little fuse box plug in thing. Huge problems of not starting from seeming random time to time. Got worse - sort of gave up my liking the car as it went on 3 years. Totally solved the problem; amazing. 

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2003 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Ontario, Canada
- Mar 2011
Sep 2009

101587 mi

C $704
replaced rear and front brake pads ceramic and brake rotors 
Mar 2011

118630 mi

C $1330
replaced rear brake porportioning valve, rotors, calipers and flex line 

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2003 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Pennsylvania, United States
- Nov 2008
Jan 2005

10500 mi
Replaced Transmission under warrarnty. Was making whistling sound when letting off gas since purchase date. 
Nov 2008

59000 mi
Sunroof motor was stuttering for 2 months. Replaced under extended warranty. 

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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 British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2015 - Nov 2018
Dec 2016

210800 mi
Replace valve cover and gasket 
Chrysler Sebring in New York, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 The valve covers were leaking. 
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 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. 
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 California, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

109000 mi

US $400
serpentine belt and idler wheel replacement 

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