How do I know if my Chrysler Sebring has a recall?

To know if your Chrysler Sebring has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Chrysler Sebring VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Chrysler Sebring has an open recall?

If your Chrysler Sebring is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Chrysler Sebring does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Chrysler Sebring are taken care of by Chrysler at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Chrysler Sebring

30 Recalls

NHTSA 16V-668 · OEM S61

Air Bags And Restraint Systems Disabled In An Accident

1,435,625 Potential Units Affected

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010 Dodge Avenger and 21 others

NHTSA 16V-401

Passenger Sun Visor Propels Rearward In An Accident When The Air Bag Is Deployed

16,315 Potential Units Affected

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 2001 Chrysler Sebring and 2 others

NHTSA 15V-338 · OEM SR-15-005 (FCA R30)

Passenger Sun Visor May Detach In Collision

443,442 Potential Units Affected

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 2001 Chrysler Sebring and 14 others

NHTSA 10V-475 · OEM K26

Power Steering Pressure Hose Leaks

23,237 Potential Units Affected

LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010 Dodge Avenger and 3 others

NHTSA 09V-047 · OEM J02

Fuel Gauge May Overstate Fuel Level

91 Potential Units Affected

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Chrysler Sebring, 2009 Dodge Avenger

NHTSA 08V-528 · OEM H33

Chrysler Recalls Certain 2009 Vehicles Due to Problem with Printed Circuit Board

712 Potential Units Affected

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Chrysler Sebring, 2009 Dodge Avenger and 4 others

NHTSA 08V-152 · OEM H07

Vehicle May Stall Without Warning

180,963 Potential Units Affected

ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Vehicles Affected: 2007 Chrysler Sebring, 2008 Chrysler Sebring and 1 other

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Recall FAQs

If your Chrysler Sebring is affected by a new safety recall, Chrysler will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Chrysler Sebring has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Chrysler Sebring for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Chrysler Sebring is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Chrysler Sebring for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Chrysler Sebring for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Chrysler Sebring will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Chrysler Sebring by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Chrysler Sebring that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Chrysler Sebring, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Chrysler Sebring VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.