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2009 Chrysler Sebring: common problems and reliability
· 2006-2010One of the best Sebring years.
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45 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Sebring?The 2009 Chrysler Sebring has 45 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag engine sludge and failure, especially with the 2.7l v6.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Chrysler Sebring vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2009 a good year for the Sebring?
Across the 15 Sebring model years we track, complaint volume runs from 45 (2009) to 483 (1996). With 45 complaints, the 2009 Sebring sits below the model's median of 277.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Sebring
fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Campaign 09V047000CHRYSLER 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.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 08V528000CHRYSLER 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.
What owners report on the 2006-2010 Sebring
Owner sentiment for the 2006-2010 Sebring is overwhelmingly negative, with the car frequently described as unreliable, poorly built, and a money pit.
- Very frequentEngine sludge and failure, especially with the 2.7L V6
- Very frequentElectrical problems, including dash light failure, failed grounds, and wiring harness damage
- RecurrentTransmission shifting issues and complete transmission failure
- RecurrentHeater core clogging, often from mixing incompatible antifreeze
- RecurrentAir conditioning condenser failure
Owner insights for the 2006-2010 Sebring. Read the full 2006-2010 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Sebring listings typically run $4,542–$7,345 across 1997 to 2010 model years.
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