Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 7,500 mi | Transmission Assembly (inspect) |
| Every 60,000 mi | PCV Valve (inspect) |
| At 105,000 mi | Drive Belt (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Sebring 2.0L L4.
The 2001 Chrysler Sebring is a passenger car built on the JR platform and powered by a 2.0‑liter inline‑four engine that calls for five quarts of 10W‑30 / 5W‑30 API oil. It recorded 277 total owner complaints, with engine and cooling issues topping the complaint list, and it was recalled twelve times. In the model’s complaint history spanning 1995 to 2013, the 2001 year’s 277 complaints fall between the peak of 483 complaints in 1996 and the low of three complaints in 2011, indicating a mid‑range reliability position for that model year.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 05281090AB alt 05175567AB |
| Engine air filter | 05011836AA discontinued · alt MB906051 |
| Fuel filter | MR431089 discontinued · alt 04897866AA |
| Spark plug | 68304168AA alt 68307021AA |
| Battery | BB75F101AA |
| Front wiper blades | 05018262AA alt 05018263AA |
| Serpentine belt | 04892711AA discontinued · alt MN187017 |
| Thermostat | 04792237AE alt MD194988 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 193.7 in |
| Overall width | 69.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3490 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.2 / 60.2 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.0 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 10W-30 · API · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.0 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 70 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 21 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 65-80 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 85-115 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 110-110 sedan ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 185 sedan ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-2-4 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 700 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 100 rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 60 ft-lbs / 16 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 100 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0005 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.003 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.9 in / 0.35 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.911 in / 0.36 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.843 in / 0.285 in |
| 1 | 20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 20 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Inner main bearing cap bolts | 15 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 7,500 mi | Transmission Assembly (inspect) |
| Every 60,000 mi | PCV Valve (inspect) |
| At 105,000 mi | Drive Belt (replace) |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2001 model year interrupts a five-year downward trend in owner complaints that had fallen from a 1996 high of 483 to just 102 in 2000, with filings rebounding to 277—nearly triple the prior year's volume—while recalls doubled from 6 to 12 and technical service bulletins more than doubled from 41 to 111. This spike proved temporary, as 2002 saw complaints retreat to 234 and recalls return to 6, positioning 2001 as a distinct mid-generation peak with the highest recall volume since 1997. Engine and engine cooling issues led the 2001 complaint data with 81 filings, though the federal records do not specify root causes, alongside 22 crash-related and 5 fire-related complaints. Given the dramatic increase in reported problems and manufacturer service actions compared to the flanking model years, prospective buyers should prioritize 2000 or 2003 examples over the 2001 Sebring.
All 277 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a… Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners…
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000… Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The…
Showing 5 of 111 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9004275 | 2020-07-22 | Electrical System | KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC… |
| 9004275 | 2020-07-22 | Electrical System | KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC… |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-04-30 | Equipment | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
| 08-049-20 | 2020-04-22 | Electrical System | Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin… |
| 3100519 | 2019-11-20 | Structure | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with… |
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5.0 qt of Above -10F: 10W-30 API, Below 100F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.