2011 Chrysler Sebring recalls and problems

The 2011 Chrysler Sebring has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2010 Chrysler Sebring
Pictured: a 2010 model; the 2011 may differ in details. Photo: 2010 Chrysler Sebring by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2011 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 12 Sebring model years — 12th most.

1recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
100,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Jul 2, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V282000 · 442,320 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2015: 1 complaints201512017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20181

2011 vs. other Chrysler Sebring years

2000: 93 complaints20002001: 242 complaints20012002: 210 complaints20022003: 42 complaints20032004: 220 complaints20042005: 75 complaints20052006: 120 complaints20062007: 337 complaints20073372008: 238 complaints20082009: 43 complaints20092010: 86 complaints20102011: 3 complaints20113

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Chrysler Sebring, the latest from Jul 2, 2013 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler Sebring?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1), seat belts (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.