2002 Chrysler Sebring | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

20 -21 City / 27 -30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

150 -200

Seats

4 -5

Positive Owner Reviews

Shannon R

If pulley locks up you have to replace the air conditioning unit.

There is an issue with the air conditioner. Ours went out and locked up the pulley so we had to replace the entire unit. The air conditioner still does not work.

Pam O

If you ever get a convertible and end up in a hail storm take cover because the hail will go through the top. It happened to us.

Like it because it's good on gas, it's a convertible and sporty looking. I dislike it because it sits too close to the ground and expensive to fix.

Destiny C

Wonderful Sebring brings me to life.

I have not really had any problems other than the oil pan leaking and it overheating. It is an old car and I did not expect anything more. It has lasted for a while. I love driving it with the top down and the music blaring. It was $20 to fill up and it has pretty good gas mileage. I got into a couple of accidents, and it held up wonderfully.

Corey S

02 Chrysler Sebring Reliable, powerful, and beautiful

For a 16 year old car she runs like a dream, sunroof perfect for all 4 seasons, the tan leather interior with black trim definitely compliments it's Chrysler stock red paint job, have had this car for 4yrs now and it's been nothing other than reliable. She's a keeper!

Christine S

Reliability and comfort at a reasonable price.

My Chrysler sebring is a very nice vehicle to drive, at a reasonable price. I thought the 4 cylinder engine would not be powerful enough for the highway driving that I do, but I was wrong. I rarely notice the 4 cylinder drag, unless I am in traffic driving uphill. This car runs at it is best when routine maintenance is kept up. The seats are made of a soft, comfortable, stain treated fabric. The only real downside is that it is a little lower to the ground than some cars, so higher priced, larger tires I recommend. All in all, I have been exceptionally pleased with my Chrysler sebring. Size, style and silver color all meet my needs, as I am sure they will yours.

Tanya J

That it runs and has no problems.

What I most like about the vehicle is how it looks. I also like how it feels to drive it and how fast it goes. I like that it is a convertible so you can put the top down. I do not like that it uses a lot of gas. Also that it is kind of long.

Julie S

Chrysler products some of the best cars on the road.

Has heated seats, good on fuel, convertible for summer, smooth ride looks nice. Always been reliable. General maintenance required, oil changes every 3000 miles. Just 46000 miles on it. Comfortable on long trips. 30 miles to the gallon on the road.

Sierramina

Easy to maintain

I bought my red Sebring convertible used in Pompano Beach, Florida. Never winter driven. Body is mint. Rides like a Sedan. Dealt with engine smudge but aside from that, no other expense. I love my candy apple red convertible.

Negative Owner Reviews

Jordan D

Chrysler sebring unsatisfying.

Had to get a brand new transmission, on top of the car having other issues. Not as reliable as I would like but still reliable enough to get us where we need to go. The car is large and has a spacious trunk as well and interior, although the ceiling of the car is shorter than some. No sunroof, which is a minor disappointment. Does feature a CD player and tape player. Automatic windows, and I had an automatic start put it my car so that is available to add.

Danny Stephens

Run away as fast as you can!

My aunt bought a new LX with the 2.7 V6 in 2002 and when she died she gave to my mom and it only had 36,000 miles on it. My mom put about 5,000 on it before she died and left the car to me. Now at 44,000 miles The water pump has went out as well as the AC compressor. This car is turning into a maintenance nightmare. I am about ready to take it out and burn it because I don't want anybody else getting stuck with it if i traded it off. Chrysler's version of the Ford Tempo. What a POS!

Rene C

It was nice. I liked riding with the top down going to the Beach.

It's didn't start. I had problems getting it to start after only two years. I was constantly getting it fixed. I had to replace the brakes, the ignition, battery and the radiator. The car was not a good car to have. I have to replace the brakes over 8 times I less than a year. I only had it for two years before I got rid of it.

Stephanie J

Chrysler driver for 6 years

A lot of expensive maintenance, fix one thing and then all of a sudden something else breaks. The car is decent for an everyday driver if you have the money to sink into keeping it running. It has been more reliable than I thought but now it's at the point where it's just breaking me to keep fixing it.

kennedy S

Car not reliable, not worth the money to fix.

Two door, car has to be jump started every time I start it, top does not latch all the way so it rattles and shakes, the tires have to be aired up once every week. Overall there is just a lot of issues that are not worth solving as the car only has about 170,000 miles on it and shouldn't be having these problems.

Robert W

Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Bought it new,always took good care of it. Pretty much like the way the car handles,like the ragtop. But over the years,have had alot of mechanical problems. Would never buy another Chrysler product.

Jenny H

My car is really old and that's the only reason for issues.

Drives well. Too small, old, electrical issues. Love the durability though. Just has a lot of issues due to being old.

Cory M

Right now it is parked because when you drive it. It will shut off on you

Does Not start. New tires and new battery. Only the driver side seat heat. No air conditioning. Sun roof

Chrysler Sebring Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

LX Plus

150-200 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

LX

150-200 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats

GTC

200 HP 24-25 MPG 4 Seats

LXi

193 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats

Limited

200 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats

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2002 Chrysler Sebring Owner Reviews

3.69

51 Reviews

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5 stars

29%

4 stars

31%

3 stars

24%

2 stars

10%

1 star

6%

Sean C on March 17, 2021

It runs and has been treated well and is current on all maintenance issues.

It is a convertible and handles great. Gets good mileage and just put on a new top. The a/c doesn't work but in the summer who cares with the top down. Super comfy and fun ride.

Lynne D on March 12, 2021

It's a 2002 with 107,000 miles on it! It's fun to ride in!

I love that my car is a convertible. We live in a state where it can be down often. I don't like that it's so close to the ground now that there are so many SUVs and trucks on the road. It's hard to see what's ahead. I also don't like that the paint was of poor quality so it's coming off the front and back bumpers.

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Ranks #18 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2002 Chrysler Sebring has an average owner rating of 3.82 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Chrysler Sebring has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 chrysler sebring oil type?

Answer: The 2002 Chrysler Sebring uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has the capacity to hold 5 quarts. Oil is important because it is a lubricant for the engine parts, it helps protect the emission system, and it...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front