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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.

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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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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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Chrysler Sebring in California, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 95000 mi	Transmission Inoperative

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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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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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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.