2002 Chrysler Sebring — 2.4L

The 2002 Sebring occupies a middle ground in a volatile generation: its 234 complaints and six recalls represent a meaningful improvement over the 2001 spike (277 complaints, 12 recalls, 111 TSBs) but remain well above the 1999–2000 trough (102–186 complaints, 6–9 recalls). Technical service bulletins follow a similar arc at 89, down from 111 the prior year but still elevated compared to the 41–73 range seen in 1999–2000. The complaint profile centers on Engine & Engine Cooling (46), Suspension (31), and Power Train (18), with 18 crash-related and five fire-related reports logged — though the data does not specify root causes for any category. The subsequent 2003 model year shows a sharp drop to 74 complaints, suggesting 2002 may reflect residual issues from the 2001 spike rather than a new defect wave. Recalls and investigations remain low and stable from 2001 onward (1 investigation each year, 6 recalls in both 2002 and 2003), indicating no escalating federal safety actions. For a buyer, 2002 is a decent but not standout choice — better than the troubled 2001, yet lacking the cleanliness of 1999–2000 or 2003; prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection of the cooling system, suspension, and transmission.