Complaints
64
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:65,291 mi
Fires:1
#26 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:103,575 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:249,667 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 1 | 65,291 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 103,575 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 249,667 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,291
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,575
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
249,667
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Chrysler Sebring has 64 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 65,291 mi); Airbags (6 complaints, avg 103,575 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints, avg 249,667 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 128,908 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Chrysler Sebring?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Sebring reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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