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2002 Chrysler Sebring — 2.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 Sebring 2.7L V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.7L V6

The 2002 Chrysler Sebring, designated as a passenger car and built on the JR platform, utilizes a 2.7‑liter V6 engine. It was originally serviced with a 5‑quart oil capacity and required 5W‑30 API viscosity oil. Reliability data show that across its 1995‑2013 model run the vehicle generated 234 owner complaints, most of which related to the engine and cooling systems, and only six recall campaigns were enacted, with the highest complaint year in 1996 (483) and the lowest in 2011 (3).

Model year2010 2009 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN · 510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN · 510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-65R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB alt 05175567AB
Engine air filter	05011836AA discontinued · alt MB906051
Fuel filter	MR431089 discontinued · alt 04897866AA
Spark plug	68303953AA alt 68304015AA
Battery	BB75F101AA
Front wiper blades	05018262AA alt 05018263AA
Serpentine belt	04892711AA discontinued · alt MN187016
Thermostat	04792237AE alt MD194988

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.3 in
Overall width	69.3 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3452 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2002 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.4–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2001 Limited Convertible

200 hpHorsepower (as tested)

190 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.40 sec	16.30 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.80 sec	16.60 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.90 sec	16.90 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	LXi Sedan 2.7L V6	9.10 sec	16.90 sec	200 hp	FWD
2004	Touring Convertible 2.7L V6	9.10 sec	16.70 sec	200 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	125 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	110-110 sedan ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	185 sedan ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.4-.6 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN cca
Optional BCI Group Number	86 - COUPE
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	525 - COUPE cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	°F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58 + or - 5 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	Longitudinal engines 44.0-54.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	10-16 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	60 ft-lbs / 16 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.9 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.911 in / 0.36 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.843 in / 0.285 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	Bolts 1-8	35 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 1-8	55 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-8	55 ft. lbs
4	Bolts 1-8	90 degrees
5	21

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Inner main bearing cap bolts

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Bands (adjust) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2002, the Chrysler Sebring recorded 234 complaints and 6 recalls, a notable decline from the 483 complaints and 15 recalls seen in 1996 but still higher than the 102 complaints and 6 recalls of 2000. The recall count for 2002 matches the 6 recalls of 2001 and 2003, suggesting a stable but moderate recall trend across the early 2000s. Compared to the spike to 339 complaints in 2007 and 352 in 2008, the 2002 figure sits comfortably in the lower‑mid range of the generation’s complaint arc. Engine and cooling issues dominated the complaint profile with 46 incidents, followed by suspension (31), power train (18), and air bags (12), while crash and fire complaints were relatively low at 18 and 5 respectively. Given its moderate complaint and recall levels and the absence of any severe safety‑critical outliers, 2002 remains a reasonable year to consider, provided thorough pre‑purchase inspection is performed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

234

Owner complaints

18 involved a crash · 5 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01’02’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 234 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling46

Suspension31

Power Train18

Air Bags12

Steering12

Wheels11

Structure9

Engine8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V401000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 03/06/2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a… Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners…

15V338000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 02/06/2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000… Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 89 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
3100519	2019-11-20	Structure	Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter JR-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05011836AA Fuel filter MR431089 Spark plug 68303953AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 Sebring 2.7L V6 take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2002 Sebring have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.