Chrysler Sebring Generation 2 (2001–2010)

Chrysler Sebring Generation 2 (2001–2010) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chrysler Sebring — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2000 —
Generation 2 2001–2010 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Sebring

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Chrysler 2.4L 4-cylinder 1996–2010 10 models 58

About this generation

Chrysler (then DaimlerChrysler) presented the redesigned Sebring line — a sedan, coupe and convertible — at the 2000 New York Auto Show for model year 2001. The coupe was based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse ST Platform, while the sedan and convertible used the Chrysler JR platform successors to the Chrysler Cirrus. The 2004 sedan received minor tweaks to its front end: a redesigned grille, reworked headlights, and a Chrysler winged emblem on the rear deck; and the Coupe was discontinued after model year 2005.

In Mexico, the Sebring was marketed as the Chrysler Cirrus. Exclusive for the Cirrus was the availability of Chrysler's turbocharged 2.4 L DOHC engine. The Cirrus was available as a sedan and convertible body styles. Models with this engine are identified with a "High Output" badge on the back of the vehicle. Also unique to the Cirrus were the trim levels; the sedan was offered in two while the convertible had only one.

All were equipped with an automatic transmission. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2001–2006 Sebring an Acceptable overall rating in frontal crash tests. In the side impact test, a Poor overall rating was given to models without side airbags. The IIHS did not test the Sebring with side airbags since Chrysler declined another test. For 2001, the Sebring Convertible front end was restyled to resemble the Sebring sedan, and continued to share its platform.

Many interior and exterior components were carried over from the first-generation car. The Sebring received minor styling revisions (mostly the appearance of the front end) for the 2004 model year. The bodywork featured increased structural reinforcement in anticipation of pending crash standards. As with the previous generation, the Coupe departed significantly from the sedan and convertible, alongside which it was marketed.

The second generation Coupe was again styled by Chrysler (then DaimlerChrysler) and engineered and manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America in Normal, Illinois — as a restyled variant of the third-generation Mitsubishi Eclipse. Using a variant of the Eclipse's ST platform with a three-inch wheelbase extension, the Coupe was described as, "a Mitsubishi in all but name" by Bredan Saur of Curbside Classic.

Exterior styling cues, primarily an elongated, low grille, served to relate the three body styles, along with detail elements from the Chrysler Concorde and 300M. The Coupe's full instrument panel was shared with the Eclipse. The two-door's body rigidity was increased by 90 percent in bending and 9 percent in torsion compared to the previous generation, and the revised design added a front strut tower brace, and a rigid rear suspension toe link bushing.

Available engines included a 2.4L 147 hp inline SOHC 16 valve four and a SOHC 3.0L 24 valve V-6 making at 5,500 rpm and of torque at 4,500 rpm. Two trim levels were available, LX and LXi. Rear suspension features four wheel double wishbone independent suspension with coils springs and stabilizer bars, front and rear. Standard features include manual control air conditioning; cruise control; front disc and rear drum brakes; six-speaker stereo; four-speed automatic transmission; tilt steering; power trunk release; power windows, locks and mirrors; 60/40 lockable, split folding rear seats and a 16.3 cubic foot trunk.

The LXi trim level includes 17-inch aluminum wheels; traction control; leather seats; rear disc brakes; eight-way power driver's seat; fog lamps; remote keyless entry; compass and temperature display; and a seven-speaker Infinity sound system with cassette and CD. Options include a four-disc, in-dash CD changer, side air bag curtains, ABS and a sunroof that retracts outside, above the roof and not internally. The braking system consists of four wheel disc brakes with optional anti-lock brakes.

Source: Wikipedia — Chrysler Sebring — Second generation (ST-22/JR; 2001), CC BY-SA.

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