2001 Chrysler Sebring airbags problems

29 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,000. 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 29
of this car's complaints: 12%
typical mileage: 64,000
crashes: 11
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Frontal
10
Frontal: sensor/control module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chrysler Sebring airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 11 No deployment 9

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported June 3, 2016 · 16,315 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 16V401000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported June 2, 2015 · 443,442 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

Recall number 15V338000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported October 12, 2000 · 419 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.
Risk: A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.

Recall number 00V306000 · Recall details

What 2001 Chrysler Sebring owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Airbags · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v401000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 05/17/17*lj updated 09/07/2017

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Airbags · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v401000 (air bags). The contacted called the dealer months ago and they indicated that the part had not been available to schedule the recall repair. The contact was unable to verify when the vehicle would be repaired and was advised to contact the manufacturer to determine when the parts may be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, she attempted to avoid another vehicle from crashing into the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete wall and the air bags deployed. The front passenger sustained face injuries from the plastic cover from the air bags and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Airbags · 57,000 miles · WI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact crashed into an animal. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Airbags · 97,467 miles · CA

Air bag light came on as I was pulling out of a parking lot. Turning the steering wheel, it made a bit of a crunching sound. Light stayed on; sound happened whenever steerting wheel turned. Called mechanic and was told the car is unsafe to drive as the air bag may deploy. Further diagnostic revealed the need for a replacement clock spring for the air bag which is an expensive repair but the car was deemed too unsafe to drive as it is. Some time back, I was hearing a squeaking while turning the wheels very slowly and thought it was a tire issue, but nothing appeared to be a problem there.

Filed Sep 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,000 miles · GA

The dash, radio, & cd player lights flash off and on intermittently. This occurs on random occasions. It also happens when operating the turn signal. The lights will dim low and will not return to a "normal" brightness until you adjust the turn signal arm. Or the lights completely go off. Turn off the car and the displays will start up. The suspension problem is the noise of metal and banging in the suspension. The air bags, horn do not work as well as cruise control. The A/C fails to work most of the time.

Filed Jun 4, 2013 · Airbags · 60,300 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that there was an abnormal cracking and popping sound coming from the steering wheel. The air bag then deployed inadvertently. The contact was not injured. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v306000 (air bags) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,300.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Airbags, Body · OH · crash · 1 injury

I was going down 250 at 40 MPH and a woman stopped in front of me not giving me enough time to stop and I rear-ended her. The front drivers side was smashed and the airbag did not deploy. I was taking to the emergency room with injury to my back and head.

Filed Nov 29, 2012 · Airbags · 89,021 miles · FL

Started the vehicle and the air bag light lite up and I heard a chime, after about 15 seconds it went off and then kept repeating this cycle.

Filed Dec 19, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 136,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH and the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In addition, the cruise control and horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to a defective clock spring and could result in the air bags not properly deploying. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. There was a technical service bulletin, item number 082700, pertaining to the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Questions about the 2001 Chrysler Sebring airbags

Does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Chrysler Sebring airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring airbags?

Yes, 3 recalls: 16V401000, 15V338000, 00V306000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chrysler Sebring have bad airbags?

The Chrysler Sebring model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (72 complaints), 2004 (32 complaints) and 1996 (31 complaints).