2011 Chrysler Sebring Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2011 Chrysler Sebring has a low complaint index of 25 with only 3 complaints and 1 recall, ranking 7th worst out of 9 model years. Its top reported issue area is airbags, tied to a 2013 recall for the occupant restraint controller.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #7 of 9 Sebring years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2011 Chrysler Sebring problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (33%)
- Brakes1 (33%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
- Seat Belts1 (33%)
- Steering1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Throttle control and check engine lights illuminated unexpectedly, with dealers initially dismissing the issue as cold-weather related.
- A driver experienced sudden acceleration concerns while pulling into traffic after warning lights appeared.
- Owners reported airbag-related issues tied to the occupant restraint controller safety recall.
- No crash, fire, or injury outcomes were reported in the sample complaints for this model year.
2011 Chrysler Sebring recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Airbags442,320 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
2011 compared with other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
- Compared with other Sebring model years, 2011 ranks 7th worst out of 9 based on NHTSA data, with a complaint index of 25 and only 3 complaints logged.
- Does the 2011 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Sebring, covering an airbag occupant restraint controller issue that requires dealers to flash or replace the Totally Integrated Power Module.
- What is the top problem area for the 2011 Chrysler Sebring?
- Airbags are the top reported problem area, accounting for 33% of complaints, tied with brakes, engine, seat belts, and steering, each also at 33%.
- Should I avoid the 2011 Chrysler Sebring?
- No verdict is assigned to 2011, but its complaint index of 25 is lower than several other Sebring years like 2007 (100) and 2008 (88), which are rated Avoid.
- At what mileage do 2011 Sebring problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure across reported issues is 87,000 miles, with brakes, engine, and steering complaints specifically centered around 74,000 miles.