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2009 Chrysler Sebring Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2009 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (10) and the transmission & drivetrain (8). Those complaints describe 3 crashes, 1 fire and 6 injuries. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2009 for the fuel gauge system. For comparison, the 2008 has 352 and the 2010 has 104.

NHTSA data checked

AFar fewer problems than a typical Sebring year, for its age

#136 most complained-about 2009 vehicle

Complaints
45
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Deaths
0

Most common 2009 Chrysler Sebring problems

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2009 Chrysler Sebring recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Fuel system: fuel gauge system

09V04700091 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The 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.

Power train: control module (tcm / pcm / tecm)

08V528000712 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
The 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.

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45 complaints about the 2009 Chrysler Sebring

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.

Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to drive (D), and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no trouble code was retrieved. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V528000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11560613
Fuel system

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V047000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, otherNHTSA 11493427
Electrical systemLights

Dash board lights go on and off and sometimes does not come on at all and at night I am unable to see how fast I am going which could cause an accident or a fine

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11414866
Transmission & drivetrain

While drive the car loses power and will stall at random times cause the car to shut off, will restart right away and drive fine again can not idle for a long period of time like at a red light or stop sign cause when you accelerate you will have no power and have to try to get to side of the road so you don't get hit, took to mechanic said pcm problem that it needed a new pcm, looked up pcm problems with this car year and make and model and there is a recall but when I put my vin in it's not one of them but my car...

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is doing exactly as described for the recall on the 2009 chrysler sebring pcm recall not sure why mine is not included! The guy that owned the vehicle had this same exact problem and the car had been park since 2014 only driven if it was an emergency cause of safety concerns as the car will stall on a highway going 60mph

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11394556
Lights

The lights went out alot and I would giggle the wire to get them to fully turn on. Then that stopped working. We have tried different routes of trying to get them to work but nothing will. It can only be driven during the day now.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11353050
Transmission & drivetrainBrakes

Tl* 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 vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but not diagnosed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Service brakesNHTSA 11350869
Airbags

Airbags light came on outta nowhere, vehicle hasn't been in a accident either. Turns on when vehicle is in motion.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11307225
Seats & seat beltsDriver assistance

My vehicle has been having issues with the batter for the past year and I have done everything to stop the issue but something is constanly making my vehicle go dead. The issue with the seat is that the seat will not go down and I've tried to get that fix but t I was told that its a part I need to purchase

Filed Incident Seats · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11243938
Acceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 60 mph with the cruise control engaged, the electronic throttle control indicator illuminated. The contact called lee auto mall at 207-784-5441 (located at 765 center st, auburn, me 04210) and was informed that the vehicle could not be diagnosed immediately. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11231015
Electrical systemLightsDriver assistance

Takata recall my dash lights don't work and I can't see how fast I'm driving down the road at night time.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11220220
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11034453
Driver assistance

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 have changed the spark plugs and a sensor because that's what the reader said to do but the car is still dying and has reduced speed.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 10957370
SteeringBrakesEngine & coolingCrash2 injuries

I was in a car accident yesterday.The brakes locked up on me.The steering wheel jerked & got stuck.I ended up htting 2 cars.I knew nothing about a recall.I've only had this car for 5 months.I have to loook online to find out there was a recall.I wnna know what is gonna be done about my situation?I'm very upset.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10916118
Transmission & drivetrain

Tl* 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 be replaced. The contact stated that the battery was replaced four times. The vehicle could not be repaired due to the part being on national backorder. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10895357
Steering

Noise in front end. Rack and pinion steering. Been hearing this for a few years. Finally have a mechanic who can fix it. More loud as it drives. Can feel a thump and knocking noise. Thought it was tire rods.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10875762
Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler sebring. While driving 15 mph, the driver side window became inoperable and fell inside the driver side door without warning. The window failed to roll back up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately six weeks later, the passenger side window became inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the window...

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regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,900. Updated 05/26/16*lj the consumer stated the 1st repair was made by midas on 02/17/16 and 2nd window was repaired by power up auto on 3/22/16. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 10850719
Electrical systemAirbags

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 complaints on the internet.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 10760106
Electrical systemFire

Tl*the 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 failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10701046
Transmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the failure was progressing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was not able to replicate the failure in order to diagnose the problem. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the pcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10672567
SteeringAirbags

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. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Air bagsNHTSA 10668038
Electrical system

Ignition does not stay in position. It can move to acc or on position when car is started. Since it can be freely movable if the car is involved in an accident chances are the air bags may not deploy if key ignition not kept in on position. I called local dealer since this particular model is not on recall then I would have to pay to have it fixed. Other models from chrysler are already on recall and this model needs to be added to it for the consumers. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10644253
Transmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the dealer stated that the power train control module needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 111,600. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10610722
Airbags

There was no incident, but I'm trying to find out why chrysler stopped the recall for faulty air bags (front seat sensors?) On the 2008. I have a 2009 that the air bag light keeps illuminating and beeping. I called chrysler, and they were very rude saying that the recall does not apply to my 2009, and wanted alot of money for me to bring it in for a diagnosis. I feel this is wrong. If the 2008's were faulty, then there's a good chance that the 2009's are also. I have only owned this car for 3 months, and have had nothing but trouble with it! *Js

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10608697
Fuel system

When gas tank becomes filled gas come projecting out of gas tank fuel neck , about a half gallon of gas came out of neck twice so far , I did some research and see that some dodge durango's and jeep's where recalled for this , all chrysler products , my compliant is very silimiar issue as nhtsa complaint # 10511046. This is my daughters car and is ver very dangerous , someone could easily get killed , or seriously injured , blined by getting gas in there eyes or ???? Need to get csr fixed asap chrysler telling me...

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they are not responsible , well here is my compliant , it is now documented , anyone gets hurt or killed becasue of this it is on your shoulders.You have a second compliant which to me is two too many .. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10588137
AirbagsCrash1 injury

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. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10562317

Chrysler Sebring: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20130100-A
20120100-A
20113100AirbagsA
2010104385AirbagsB
200945231Electrical systemA
20083524217Electrical systemD
200733971821Electrical systemD
20061382110Electrical systemC
2005826103AirbagsB
All Sebring years

2009 Chrysler Sebring vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
2009 Chrysler Sebring4523A
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2009 Chrysler 3009554CCompare
2009 Chrysler Aspen4043ACompare

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Questions about the 2009 Chrysler Sebring

Does the 2009 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring: fuel gauge system (February 2009); control module (tcm / pcm / tecm) (October 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Sebring?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (10), transmission & drivetrain (8), brakes (8).

How many complaints has the 2009 Chrysler Sebring had?

45 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 30, 2009 and the latest on December 18, 2023. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 6 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2009 Chrysler Sebring a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 86 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Chrysler Sebring year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Chrysler Sebring years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 2009 Chrysler Sebring has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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