2011 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
67/100
#2 most-complained of 4 Sebring years
NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2011 Chrysler Sebring and 1 recall covering airbags. Its complaint index of 67 ranks it 2nd worst out of 4 model years tracked, well below the 2010 model's index of 100.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2011 Chrysler Sebring problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report the throttle control light and check engine light illuminating together, with dealers attributing it to cold weather.
- One owner described the check engine light coming on while pulling out of a parking lot into oncoming traffic with the throttle control light also lit.
- An airbag complaint referenced the occupant restraint controller recall on a 2011 model.
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?
- NHTSA shows only 3 complaints for the 2011 Sebring, with a complaint index of 67. That ranks it 2nd worst among the 4 model years tracked, better than 2010's index of 100 but with no complaints logged in 2012 or 2013.
- Does the 2011 Chrysler Sebring have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 13V282000 covers airbags on 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles built between June 28, 2011, and December 13, 2012. The remedy involves flashing the Totally Integrated Power Module or replacing the occupant restraint controller.
- What problems does the 2011 Chrysler Sebring have?
- NHTSA problem areas are split evenly across Airbags, Brakes, Engine, Seat Belts, and Steering, each with 1 complaint (33% share). Brakes, Engine, and Steering complaints had a median mileage at failure of 74,000.
- How does the 2011 Sebring compare to other years?
- The 2011 Sebring's complaint index of 67 ranks 2nd worst of 4 years with data. The 2010 model is worse with an index of 100 and 86 complaints, while 2012 and 2013 show far fewer reported issues.