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ST platform

2001 Chrysler Sebring — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Sebring 2.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Chrysler Sebring 2.4L is a passenger car built on Chrysler's ST platform, pairing its 2.4-liter engine with a four-speed automatic transmission and returning EPA fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined, with lubrication specified at 5.0 quarts of either 10W-30 or 5W-30 API-grade oil. Within the model's broader complaint record spanning 1995 through 2013, the 2001 model year registers 277 owner complaints — with engine and engine cooling identified as the leading problem area — and carries 12 recalls, a notably heavy safety and service burden for a single model year. That figure sits well below the platform's 1996 peak of 483 complaints yet remains far removed from the 2011 low of just 3, placing the 2001 Sebring squarely in the middle of its generation's reliability arc rather than at either extreme.

Model year2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN · 510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN CCA battery, 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 Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Battery groupBCI 75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN · 510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-65R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB alt 05175567AB
Engine air filter	05011836AA discontinued · alt MB906051
Fuel filter	MR431089 discontinued · alt 04897866AA
Spark plug	68303953AA alt 68304015AA
Battery	BB75F101AA
Front wiper blades	05018262AA alt 05018263AA
Serpentine belt	04892711AA discontinued · alt MN187017
Thermostat	04792237AE alt MD194988

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 25 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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 oil drain plug to 18.0-21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 21 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	100 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M8 nuts: 22 ft-lbs, M10 nuts: 36 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.51-.61 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	11,500-13,500 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN cca
Optional BCI Group Number	86 - COUPE
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	525 - COUPE cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	47.0-50.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	139-185. Maximum variation 14 psi.

Brakes

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

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	50 ft. lbs.	50 ft. lbs
3	50 ft. lbs.	50 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Import:

1	58 ft. lbs.	58 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts.
3	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Inner main bearing cap bolts

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Sebring sits at a rebound point in the model’s early‑generation trend: after a steady decline in complaints from a peak of 483 in 1996 down to just 102 in 2000, complaints jump back to 277 in 2001—higher than any year since 1996 and roughly three times the 2000 level. Recalls also rise to 12 in 2001, more than double the 6 recalls recorded in 2000 and only surpassed by the 15 recalls of 1996. Investigations remain low (1) and technical service bulletins (TSBs) are moderate at 111, aligning with the higher‑complaint years rather than the low‑complaint years of 2003‑2009. The leading complaint categories for 2001 are Engine & Engine Cooling (81), Air Bags (22), Suspension (18) and Power Train (15), with 22 crash‑related and 5 fire‑related complaints, indicating notable concerns in core safety and power‑train systems. Given the spike in complaints and recalls relative to the surrounding years, 2001 is a weaker candidate within the generation and warrants extra caution before purchasing.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

111

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

277

Owner complaints

22 involved a crash · 5 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00’01’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 277 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling81

Air Bags22

Suspension18

Power Train15

Service Brakes, Hydraulic15

Vehicle Speed Control13

Wheels12

Electrical System11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V401000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 03/06/2016

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…

15V338000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 02/06/2015

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

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…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 5.0 qt ST-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05011836AA Fuel filter MR431089 Spark plug 68303953AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Sebring 2.4L take?

5.0 qt of Above -10F: 10W-30 API, Below 100F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 Sebring have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.