2002 Chrysler Sebring Review
Fuel Economy
20 - 22 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Whether you want a stylish sedan, sporty coupe or carefree convertible, Chrysler offers some appealing alternatives to the status quo.
Pros
Good looks and performance, wide range of body styles, exceptional value.
Cons
No manual transmission in the sedan, build quality and resale value not up to Japanese standards.
What's New for 2002
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.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Dangerous Brake Problem
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chrysler Sebring LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car new. With 2 weeks or purchase I noticed that the brakes were sketchy when the roads were wet. You could slam the pedal to the floor and the car just wanted to keep on going. The worst issue was when there was snow or ice on the road. I brought this car in to the dealership twice to have them check the brakes. They claimed there was nothing wrong. The back wheels would slip horribly in the snow. There was almost no control of this vehicle in those conditions. I went off the road twice with it driving 5 miles and hour. Chrysler refused to admit to a problem or do anything about it. I has 3 others drive the thing in snow and they all agreed that there was a problem .
Favorite Features
The car was great looking.
Suggested Improvements
Doesn't matter as this is an old model now. I would have said fix the brakes.
GTC 5 SPEED: UPDATE
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chrysler Sebring DELETE GTC 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Update: 44,000 miles. My "black-on- black beauty" 5 speed manual continues to be just that. The mirror-like finish remains deep and clear, and still maintains like-new appearance. The last tank of fuel (city driving) yielded 23 mpg, and that fluctuates in a range of 21-23 city--all on original plugs. With the exception of two switch replacements in the heat-ac blower, the car has been absolutely mechanically excellent. One change noted, however, is the presence in Winter, when the cabin is cold, of loud squeaky sounds where the top meets the windshield frame. As the cabin heats up the sound diminishes in loudness. Handling remains tight & I love the 5 speed control in snow and rain.
Favorite Features
(1) 4 disk cd changer, (2) roomy back seat area, (3) tight handling at 44,000 miles, (4) finish maintains original deep and crisp luster (black), (5) easy down-up top + 4 windows down, (6) nuts about the 5 speed manual,(7) trunk is roomy and well designed to protect top rear window when top lowered.
Suggested Improvements
(1) if Chrysler still produced manual 5 speed Sebrings, would suggest more power out of first gear, (2) better synchronicity of the gears for smoother shift flow, (3) auto window UP for the driver, (4) better external badging to denote "5 speed manual", (5) H/ac vent for rear passengers.
My Excellent Sebring Coupe!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chrysler Sebring DELETE LXi 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased my 02' Sebring LXI coupe used with just over $100,000 miles on it and I was going to be the 3rd owner. I was trading up from my 1997 Sebring coupe. Yep, that's right. I loved my 97' so much I was determined to get another. All maint. records came w/car and throughout very little troubles. And I have done nothing to it but new tires and oil changes in the 2 years I have owned it. It now has 125,000 miles and runs great. I feel so lucky to have such a great car. They are EXCELLENT cars, I highly recommend. Chrysler and other domestic cars are all I will ever own.
Favorite Features
Love the sporty look, the comfortable seats, the reliability. It has never left me stranded which is super important to me!
Suggested Improvements
They are not the best in snow and ice which we have quite a bit of here in Iowa, but what do you do? I won't give it up for any other car!
What's everyone complaining about?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chrysler Sebring LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I have a 2002 Sebring LX 4 cylinder. I bought it from a "little old lady" with 5k miles on it a few years ago. It now has 50,000 and I couldn't be happier. I don't understand all the bad press, this car has been trouble-free except for the heater blower motor resistor, a $20 part I installed myself. Otherwise, nothing, not even the battery has gone bad. Has decent acceleration for a 4, and I get 29 highway and 25 average. I think the styling is great and as used car values go, you won't find a better bang for your buck. 6 cyl buyers beware: as with all 2.7 6 cyl Chryslers, make sure you CHANGE YOUR OIL regularly. One of the best I've owned, and I"ve had a BUNCH!
Favorite Features
Exterior style, quiet on highway, fuel economy, sound system, interior spaciousness.
Suggested Improvements
Engine noise when cold, occasional suspension groan, weak trunk struts
Poor design poor quality.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
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 I'm 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 don't buy no ugly truck. Buyers beware.
Favorite Features
Front wheel drive, can see through windshield being a 6'4" person and a fun car to drive.
Suggested Improvements
For Chrysler to own up to a design flaw.We can all make mistakes but we need to be accountable. No person or company can continue to profit treating buyers the way I've been treated.Chrysler step up to the plate. Do the right thing compensate buyer for the problems you've created.
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