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2009 Chrysler Sebring Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chrysler Sebring, most often about the electrical (21% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is 10th of 12 Sebring model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2009 Chrysler Sebring problems
Electrical
9 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn.
The 2009 Chrysler Sebring horn starts to blow at all hours and I have to go out and hit the horn pad on the steering wheel. I had it go off in traffic and almost had a guy in a road rage situation until I told him what happens to the horn. This should be a recall for safety for sure. I see where there are many more…
Tl contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, there was smoke coming from the interior lights. A police/fire report was not filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Transmission
8 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact parked the vehicle and took the keys out of the ignition and started to exit the vehicle however, the vehicle started to roll away. The contact depressed the brake pedal and remained with the brake pedal depressed until the tow truck arrived to tow the vehicle. The…
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. Upon inspection, the contact stated that the battery failed. The dealer diagnosed that the power train control module malfunctioned, which caused the battery to drain excessively. The battery needed to…
Brakes
6 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and approaching a stop, the brake pedal could not be properly depressed. The contact stated that the pedal felt as if something were lodged beneath the pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they stated that nothing was…
On my way home from work on friday june 22nd, the car was running very rough and I had trouble braking. On monday june 25. I had been at a stoplight. When the light turned green I accelerated and when I was at about 25 MPH I stepped on the gas pedal, and had trouble gaining speed and the control light came on. I…
Air bags
6 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles.
Vehicle hit black ice, flipped and rolled a few times. No air bags were deployed! Chrysler was immediately notified and still no response. Recall on airbag sensor, yet no recall on air bags.
Steering is extremely tight and unable to turn, rack and pinions are defective. I researched online and it seems a lots of Chrysler Sebring and dodge avenger are having the same issue with the steering.
Engine
5 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while sitting at a traffic light. The vehicle was restarted within two minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but could not determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified but provided no…
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the brakes were depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The engine stalled moments after the brakes were applied. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the brakes needed replacement and that the engine…
Stability control
4 complaints · 9%The engine light came on I took it to the local repair shop to be checked they could not find anything and reset the light. A few days later the light came back on and the car stalled in the middle of the hiway. I was able to get it back to the repair shop where they are working to find the issue at this time. They…
Engine stall while driving at high speed on express way. Engine will not crank starter will not turn engine. Happen three times in six month period. Safety issues.
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Speed control
3 complaints · 7%On my way home from work on friday june 22nd, the car was running very rough and I had trouble braking. On monday june 25. I had been at a stoplight. When the light turned green I accelerated and when I was at about 25 MPH I stepped on the gas pedal, and had trouble gaining speed and the control light came on. I…
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that as he attempted to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would not respond. The contact noticed a red light blinking on the instrument panel and heard a banging sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Chrysler Sebring recalls
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling 91 my 2009 sebring and dodge avenger equipped with 2.4l engine passenger vehicles. A compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module can result in the fuel gauge overstating the actual fuel tank level. As a result, the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge indicates that there is still fuel remaining in the tank.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Chrysler Sebring
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Sebring?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (9 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); transmission (8 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); brakes (6 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Chrysler Sebring have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 4, 2009 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Chrysler Sebring?
- It is 10th of 12 Sebring model years by number of complaints, with 43 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.