IllustrationAIRBAGS LIGHT CAME ON OUTTA NOWHERE, VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN IN A ACCIDENT EITHER. TURNS ON WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
2009 Chrysler Sebring
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring are lower than the model-year median of 132.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
925–50K
750–75K
475–100K
7100–150K
3150K+
35 reports with mileage · 8 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
6 reportsTHE 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING HORN STARTS TO BLOW AT ALL HOURS AND I HAVE TO GO OUT AND HIT THE HORN PAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD IT GO OFF IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST HAD A GUY IN A ROAD RAGE SITUATION UNTIL I TOLD HIM WHAT HAPPENS TO THE HORN. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR SAFETY FOR SURE. I SEE WHERE THERE ARE MANY MORE COMPLAINTS…
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THE 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING HORN STARTS TO BLOW AT ALL HOURS AND I HAVE TO GO OUT AND HIT THE HORN PAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD IT GO OFF IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST HAD A GUY IN A ROAD RAGE SITUATION UNTIL I TOLD HIM WHAT HAPPENS TO THE HORN. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR SAFETY FOR SURE. I SEE WHERE THERE ARE MANY MORE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET.
STEERING IS EXTREMELY TIGHT AND UNABLE TO TURN, RACK AND PINIONS ARE DEFECTIVE. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND IT SEEMS A LOTS OF CHRYSLER SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE STEERING. *TR
THERE WAS NO INCIDENT, BUT I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY CHRYSLER STOPPED THE RECALL FOR FAULTY AIR BAGS (FRONT SEAT SENSORS?) ON THE 2008. I HAVE A 2009 THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS ILLUMINATING AND BEEPING. I CALLED CHRYSLER, AND THEY WERE VERY RUDE SAYING THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY 2009, AND WANTED ALOT OF MONEY FOR ME…
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THERE WAS NO INCIDENT, BUT I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY CHRYSLER STOPPED THE RECALL FOR FAULTY AIR BAGS (FRONT SEAT SENSORS?) ON THE 2008. I HAVE A 2009 THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS ILLUMINATING AND BEEPING. I CALLED CHRYSLER, AND THEY WERE VERY RUDE SAYING THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY 2009, AND WANTED ALOT OF MONEY FOR ME TO BRING IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSIS. I FEEL THIS IS WRONG. IF THE 2008'S WERE FAULTY, THEN THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE THAT THE 2009'S ARE ALSO. I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR 3 MONTHS, AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT! *JS
VEHICLE HIT BLACK ICE, FLIPPED AND ROLLED A FEW TIMES. NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED! CHRYSLER WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED AND STILL NO RESPONSE. RECALL ON AIRBAG SENSOR, YET NO RECALL ON AIR BAGS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR WAS THERE ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IMPACT CAUSED HER TO SUSTAIN A BRUISED HAND. THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR WAS THERE ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IMPACT CAUSED HER TO SUSTAIN A BRUISED HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Official recalls
209V047000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
Feb 4, 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 OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
08V528000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Oct 9, 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 CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.