Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1801405 | 03/25/2005 | 10013716 | Flash: mil illumination diagnostic trouble codes (dtc/diagnostic trouble code) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306-cold start misfire. *sc | 04/25/2005 | |
| 0802804 | 08/03/2004 | 10009791 | Intermittent loss of accessories (ig1 circuit) on initial vehicle start. *tt | 10/25/2004 | |
| 0800303A | 10/27/2004 | 0803604 | 10001517 | Sentry key - key immobilizer security system. *tt this bulletin replaces 08-003-03 rev a. *tt | 06/05/2003 |
| 0800702 | 03/25/2002 | 634087 | Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc | 09/27/2002 | |
| 0800502 | 03/18/2002 | 633988 | Subject regarding interior lights or accessories not functioning. *slc | 09/26/2002 | |
| 0802601 | 12/14/2001 | 628328 | Some vehicles may exhibit a flickering trip computer and/or radio display, instrument panel illumination, and/or overhead/dome lights. *tt | 03/07/2002 | |
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0801101 | 06/01/2001 | 620060 | On some vehicles, one or both of the rke transmitters may operate intermittently. this intermittent operation may be more noticeable when the doors are being un-locked. this bulletin involves testing the rke system and if necessary repl | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 0803800 | 12/08/2000 | 616718 | Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair. *tt | 03/08/2001 | |
| 0803300 | 11/03/2000 | 615684 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fault code in the radio when performing diagnostic using the drb iii. the code reads cold cd. the fault code is not displayed to the customer and is only displayed when performing diagnostics. | 01/28/2001 | |
| 0803600 | 11/17/2000 | 615687 | Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (iod) fuse. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 899 | 11/01/2001 | 628218 | On some vehicles the traveler module may transmit an erroneous security system signal if the vehicle is facing west when started, preventing the engine from starting. *tt | 03/06/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 136000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 136000 | ||
| 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. sm. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 136000 | ||
| 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 continuously remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. in addition, the cruise control and horn failed to operate. the vehicle was taken o an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the defective clock spring which could possibly cause the air bag not to deploy properly. the manufacturer had not been notified of the malfunction. there was a technical service bulletin number 082700 pertaining to the air bag. the approximate failure mileage was 136,000. js | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the contact stated the vehicle horn and the driver rear window failed. the horn does not sound, the window would not roll up or down. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the window regulator and the horn wire. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. li | |||
| 02/09/2007 | 97000 | 1 | |
| Bought used in 2007 sebring 2001 at 87k miles. at round 95k, while pulling out of parking space, heard cracking noise in steering wheel..resulting in no horn, air bag light cont illuminated so can't tell if there's a problem, and no cruise control. took car to private dealer and diagnosed clock spring, but chrysler says its not under recall protection any longer!!! crazy, i know! also, since purchase have many probs with electrical dash probs ie flashing on/dimming and radio just turning off...also not covered! and had strange humming noise since purchase while driving...finally found out what it was and had to replace both front hubs. all of these safety issues seem to be a continuing prob with other drivers as per the complaints i've read here at least as far back as i read (thru 2006). why is chrysler not being made to rectify at least the air bag (clock spring) issue they already admitted to???? really kind of the same thing with the elect issues too, but i kind of understand poss issues with that after so many miles. would really like help/advice on how to make chrysler take responsibility for that expensive clockspring/air bad issue. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 82000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. whenever the contact comes to a complete stop, the vehicle will suddenly shut off. occasionally, the vehicle does not immediately restart. he also noticed that the vehicle would suddenly stall while accelerating past 60 mph. in addition, the radio and instrument panel lights stop working whenever the check engine indicator illuminates. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 82,000. updated 11/28/08 *bf the consumer believed the camshaft sensor was rubbing the wiring causing it to heat the wiring under the protective shield and slowly grounding out the electrical system. updated 12/02/08.*jb | |||
| 04/14/2004 | 42800 | 2 | 10/04/2001 |
| The passenger rear and front floor is completely soaked after driving in the rain. the service technician stated that there is a leak in both the front and rear doors. at the same time, the heater/ac fan does not work. it will only be on when the selector is turned to 4, otherwise it is off. technican says the resistor is blown. | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 45183 | 6 | 01/07/2001 |
| 2001 chrysler sebring - defected door handle, cutting off each time you stop w/o topping it off. the car was in the shop 4 times, october, november, december and january-2002. recently, april 15-18,2003, it started cutting off. not under warranty i bought a new battery and then had to by a new auto computer system. i want haynes jeep chrysler and plymouyh to refund me all of my money and take the car back. my mother and i are handicapped, she has lupus and i just had major surgery as a kidney donor to my uncle. we were stranded in salisbury, nc after my follow up doctors visit at the carolinas transplant center. *nlm | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 7980 | 6 | 09/22/2001 |
| After it rained, water collected in a puddle on the back interior floorboard. the dealer previously suspected the water came from the door seals and replaced them, however the leak resurfaced and it did not come from door seals. consumer believed the leak came from the chassis. *jb other problems are as followed: cd player malfunctioned, a/c unit failed and was repaired two times, the door panel was replaced, the steering column was replaced/squealed when turned/repair kit was installed/clockspring was replaced, the vehicle wouldn't start, there were electrical problems, a loud sound had come from the brakes, the window buttons were loose at the switch, and the engine cranked but did not start and was found to be flooded. scc | |||
| 01/25/2002 | 6 | 02/01/2000 | |
| I have had electrical system go out twice while driving. the tires were replaced at 22,000 because they were worn out. stering wheel vibrates to the point it is inoperable.*ak | |||
| 02/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states per dealership there was signficant electrical faultiness to ignite the wiring installation and immediate combustibles into open flame. vehicle was totalled.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/16/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| On friday, april 16th i noticed my battery light on in my car as i drove home. that evening we drove my car to a friends and noticed the light stayed on. when we got there, 3 people looked at my car and noticed that my alternator was smoking and smelt hot, the wire that goes into the alternator was burnt completely in two and was seperated from the alternator. it was thankfully touching just enough to keep my car running. the next day, they took my alternator out of my car and one side was completely melted. we called serveral parts stores and were told by each one that chrysler has not released some of its parts to be sold yet, and the alternator was one of them. leaving us to only go to a dealer to have it replaced and pay numerous charges to have it replaced when we could of done it ourself. one, a 3yr old car, should not be having problems with an alternator yet unless its faulty, two it definetely shouldn't be catching on fire, three, chrysler should be letting parts stores sell their parts....*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/20/2006 | 4 | 02/24/2001 | |
| None of the gauges work on the dash. such as the odometer the gas gauge,the radio. i really don't know what led up to the failure. for this is a used car. *tr | |||
| 09/29/2004 | 47200 | 30 | |
| Sporadically the fuse that controls the starter and fuel pump blew upon starting the vehicle. when the fuse is replaced everything is fine. on 1 occasion when this occurred 12 fuses where replaced, and they all blew out when the vehicle was restarted. the starter was diagnosed as the problem and replaced. the following day the problem recurred. dealership kept the vehicle for a week, and indicated that they were not able to get the problem to constantly recur in order to further diagnose the problem.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/06/2007 | 80000 | 8 | 11/06/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the vehicle is experiencing electrical failure. the lights in the passenger compartment and instrument panel flash on and off and the radio shuts on and off as well. the contact took the vehicle to a lot and they were unable to find any failure. days later, when he removed the key from the ignition, the entire ignition source came out with the key. he has not taken the vehicle to the dealer because he feels it is unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 81,000. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/29/2004 | 47200 | 30 | |
| Sporadically the fuse that controls the starter and fuel pump blew upon starting the vehicle. when the fuse is replaced everything is fine. on 1 occasion when this occurred 12 fuses where replaced, and they all blew out when the vehicle was restarted. the starter was diagnosed as the problem and replaced. the following day the problem recurred. dealership kept the vehicle for a week, and indicated that they were not able to get the problem to constantly recur in order to further diagnose the problem.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/13/2003 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| On december 13, 2003 i was involved in a car accident where damage was sustanined to the front driver side of the vehicle. since the acccident the radio has not worked. the insurance company did not find that the problem with the radio was as a result of the accident. the car dealer indicated that there may have been a defect with the radio. the radio has not been replaced or fixed.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/02/2007 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| 2001 chrysler sebring lxi customer states that the dash lights died one year after purchase**nar**cc the consumer found out there was a solder defect in the dash, which eventually caused a meltdown in the electrical circuit. *jb | |||
| 08/07/2006 | 1 | 06/20/2001 | |
| Sputtering, burning smell and smoke in dash. cracked dash. flooding in car, various mfg. defects. lemon, but cannot file lemon law as car just turned 5 y/o. single mom, limited income. *nm | |||