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2009 Chrysler Sebring — 2.0L L4 Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Sebring 2.0L L4 Diesel. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.0L L4 Diesel.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0L L4 Diesel

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring is a passenger car built on the JS platform and powered by a 2.0L L4 diesel engine. This model year recorded two recalls and 45 total owner complaints, with the power train cited as the top complaint area. Within the model's broader 1995-2013 history, this year's figures fall between the 1996 peak of 483 complaints and the 2011 low of 3.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BH. 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.

Tire sizeP215-55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BH alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter04891926AB alt 04891713AB
Spark plugSP0ZFR5F11 alt SP00ZFR5AP
BatteryBB34A901AA alt BB86F101AA
Front wiper bladesWBF00024AB alt WBF00022AB
Serpentine belt04891935AC alt 04891721AB
Thermostat68237102AA alt 55111016AC
Cabin air filter05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight3957 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz

Service checks

Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle52 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0024 in / 0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.386 in / 1.02 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.402 in / 1.028 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.331 in / 0.961 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 65.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 65.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.45 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; 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 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 24,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 102,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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.

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring represents a sharp inflection point in the model's federal record: complaints dropped to 45 from 352 in 2008 and 339 in 2007, while recalls fell to 2 from 4 the prior year, indicating a likely generational freshening or targeted improvements. The trend across this generation shows volatile complaint volumes peaking in 2007–2008, then declining through 2009 before a partial rebound to 104 in 2010, suggesting 2009 sits at the valley of the complaint arc. The top complaint areas—Power Train (5), Air Bags (4), Vehicle Speed Control (2), and Electrical System (2)—were relatively modest in scale, with only 3 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint recorded. Compared to the years immediately following, 2009 had fewer complaints than 2010 (104) but more than 2011 (3), placing it in a transitional year between the high-complaint 2007–2008 period and the low-complaint era that followed. This data suggests the 2009 model year may represent a improved iteration within this generation, making it a comparatively stronger candidate within this model's troubled history, though the low complaint count could partially reflect lower production volumes rather than inherent quality.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
56
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
45
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train5
Air Bags4
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System2
Tires2
Fuel System, Other1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09V047000Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge SystemReported 04/02/2009

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

08V528000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 09/10/2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 56 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1039542025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1040872025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
90040092021-04-07Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…

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.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

Does the 2009 Sebring have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.