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ProblemsByVin Index / 2009-CHRYSLER-SEBRING / COMPLAINTS
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2009 Chrysler Sebring owner complaints

45 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

electrical 4 complaints shown

8 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
10/18/2017 106,037 mi ODI #11034453.0

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.

10/13/2014 ODI #10644253.0

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

09/04/2010 1,100 mi ODI #10353855.0

I have a 2009 Chrysler sebring that I bought new on 8=10=2009. I have had multiple problems with the safety sensors and warning lights going off. The car loses power and stalls. I have taken it in for repairs 4 times with the last time being 09-02-10 the dealership pulled the tranny to put in a new "sensor module" within 24 hours it is doing the same thing and now the starter grinds and has a mind of its own and wont stop turning over....called the corp and they said sorry it is a holiday get a hold of your dealer. *tr

08/28/2015 65,000 mi ODI #10760106.0

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.

powertrain 3 complaints shown

7 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/18/2023 100,000 mi ODI #11560613.0

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.

11/21/2013 42,000 mi ODI #10553182.0

My wife was driving her 2009 Chrysler sebring at approximately 55 miles per hour when all the indicator lights in the instrument cluster all began to flash erratically. The car began to loose power and then stalled while she was trying to remain in control. She was eventually able to get the car to the side of the road in a area that has barely any shoulder to stop on with much effort since no power makes a car with power steering very difficult to drive. It took another 15 minutes to get it restarted all while many cars whizzed by at high speed, with greatly diminished power as the power train did not know if it was coming or going. It limped back to our house stalling again in our driveway. We called Chrysler and made appointment to have it taken to neuwirth Chrysler in wilmington nc for

08/24/2020 70,000 mi ODI #11350869.0

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.

steering 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/23/2014 85,000 mi ODI #10668038.0

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

10/14/2016 138,000 mi Crash ODI #10916118.0

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.

tires 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $150 · see tires cluster analysis →
12/22/2010 41,000 mi ODI #10372134.0

All four tps valve stems leak and cause all four tires to go flat. *tr

11/25/2013 ODI #10553655.0

The TPMS sensor failed and when it did it cracked in half releasing all tire pressure through the broken valve luckily my wife had already parked the car would she had been on the highway this could have resulted in a crash. This is the second sensor we have had do this I can not remember the date of the first. *tr

other 2 complaints shown

11/30/2012 45,000 mi ODI #10486520.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while having an oil change performed, the mechanic informed him that there was a hole in the fuel tank, causing a gasoline fuel leak. The mechanic advised having the fuel tank replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000.

08/14/2019 ODI #11243938.0

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

engine 1 complaint shown

12/26/2012 52,000 mi ODI #10490123.0

Tl* 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 assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available. *tr

fuel system 1 complaint shown

11/14/2022 80,000 mi ODI #11493427.0

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.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
10/24/2012 45,000 mi ODI #10482074.0

Tl* 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 diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the failure was related to the electronic throttle control. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

brakes 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
10/12/2011 9,773 mi ODI #10429587.0

Tl* 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 manifold had malfunctioned. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 9,773 and the current mileage was 13,800.

airbags 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
09/06/2013 49,000 mi 1 injury ODI #10542316.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated as the air bag deployed independently. The contact was not involved in a crash nor was there any impact to the vehicle. The contact stated that the impact caused her to sustain a bruised hand. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

lighting 1 complaint shown

09/03/2020 243,000 mi ODI #11353050.0

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.

visibility 1 complaint shown

09/03/2009 ODI #10282789.0

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler sebring.the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH a glare exhibited from the front driver and passenger side window, obstructed the driver's visibility. A decrease in driver visibility increases the risk for vehicle crash.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, in which the technician was unable to identify a remedy for the failure. The failure mileage was 244. The current mileage was 589. The VIN number was unavailable.

Showing 300 of 45 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Chrysler/Sebring#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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