Overview & Reviews

Even though it was revamped last year, the Sebring line receives a number of changes. An Enthusiast package for the sedan debuts, as will a sporty GTC convertible later in the model year. And to put the Sebring ragtop in reach of more buyers, a lower-priced LX version with the 2.4-liter inline four becomes available.

• Good looks and performance, wide range of body styles, exceptional value.

• No manual transmission in the sedan, build quality and resale value not up to Japanese standards.

User Reviews:

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  After rough beginning... - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By newyorker - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Had the auto-start installed and it screwed up the electrical system where we had it in the shop for the first week of its new life! Grand Prix made up for it with lifetime oil changes though...so no complaints now! Excellent car...very sturdy for a convertible - thank god we didnt buy the Cabrio (we were real close!), which felt like a Go Cart compared to this car.

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  Poor design poor quality. - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By Extremely Unreliabe - September 11 - 11:06 am

  Water pump is driven by a timing chain that is inside engine on 2.7 engines. My original pump failed at 61,800 miles flooding engine with antifreeze. Water pump casting number is 0466373611797B followed by Chrysler STAR SYMBOL. Now Im having to pay $5000 for an engine rebuild. Chrysler refuses to own any part of the problem has been happening since 1999. Before purchasing a Chrysler 2.7 please check out the horror stories on the intranet. Old sales pitch was dont buy no ugly truck. Buyers beware.

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  Best Buy Convertible - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By aaronelbaron - August 15 - 10:00 am

  Closing in on one year of ownership I am very pleased with this vehicle. The ride comfort and performance are balanced perfectly. You can enjoy both long trips (or commutes) and at the same time dive into a corner without worrying about losing control. The car drives faster than you feel so it is easy to exceed the speed limit. Even with the automatic, acceleration is great. This is the lowest priced true 4 seat convertible on the market, so if you must go topless, go Sebring.

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  I love my car, but... - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By Shelly - July 27 - 2:13 pm

  My mom and I had to finance this car due to my Baby Girl being in the hospital and my 97 Escort being out of commission. I love my car, it had 52,903 miles on it when I bought it in October 2004, in March 2005 I had to repair the transmission to the tune of 1,300 dollars, I have since put 1,200 into it repairing/replacing tie rods, ball joints, brakes, brake hoses, strut components, oh and you cant easily obtain some of the most important safety components, such as strut mounts, I recently had to buy a used pair of struts from a junkyard because the mounts rotted out on mine, and 9,681 other peoples Sebring and this part is on backorder until at least August 11th (possibly September.)

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  Cant beat this car - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By Danz76 - July 21 - 10:00 am

  This care gets nonstop complimets. Ive had friends (and more importantly, members of the opposite sex) tell me they how much they like this car, more than even the lofty BMW 325i!! A real value, fun to drive, and some very unexpected high grade features that uou wouldnt expect in this price range.

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  Buyer beware!!! - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By Arnis Pocs - July 21 - 10:00 am

  I actually have an older model and it blows. Once it hit the 36,000 mile mark it fell apart. Ive had two transmisions in 1 and 1/2 years put in. Everything theyve fixed has to get redone within 13 months. 2 transmisions, 3 CV jonts, 4 batteries, 3 lateral arms,5 cd players, the front and rear brakes were done and both had to be replaced in 10 months. I tried to contact Chrysler and they tell me I should have had the work done at a dealer. I DID!!! They will not stand behind their work. Ive talked to a few mechanics and other Sebring owners and aparently the transmision is a common problem with this car. Ill never buy a Chrysler again.

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  02 Sebring six years+ - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By EAG - July 14 - 11:09 am

  Overall good car if taken care of. minor overheat problem and alignment. Interior seats dont hold comfort over time and tend to sag.

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  Looks can be deceiving - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By Joe R. - June 15 - 9:10 pm

  I am an ASE Certified Auto Tech who owns one, so knowing these vehicles is helpful in writing this review. The 2.4L DOHC 4-Cylinder has more than enough pep for running around town and on the highway without the A/C, but you can feel a big loss of power with the A/C on. The exterior styling has to be one of the nicest I have seen. The interior styling is also very nice, good layout of all the controls. The sound system is superb! This car seems to go through rotors from warpage quite often, it also seems to wear out outer tie rod ends quickly, and the auto trans in these cars go bad just looking at them, without proper care and feeding. Overall, I would recommend this car to a friend.

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  Its several years later from first revi - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By Shifter - May 11 - 1:38 pm

  It is now several years since my first posting. I still love my GTC, and it still looks showroom-clean. Twice the blower switch needed replacement, but aside from one headlight, the car has been trouble-free. The 5 speed is the best on snow and ice, and I like the control in rush hour (especially as a way of conserving fuel given the current cost). MPG in the city hovers between 21 and 24 depending on driving conditions. My second review (first in 2006) still radiates enthusiasm for this car. I still wish 1st gear had less resistance off the line, but all in all, I continue to love this car. A little Meguiars Instant Detail keeps the black a high gloss and the wheels looking good.

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  I love this car - 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  By mclaura - April 8 - 5:15 pm

  Im amazed at the problems I see on the reviews. I bought this car brand new, with 7 miles on it, and have had no problems whatsoever. It now has 54,000 miles, and I havent even had to change the battery or the brakes. Everything is running great. I honestly cant find a car on the road that Id rather have. Plus, even though the car is six- years old, I still get compliments on it regularly.