IllustrationTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNING TO THE LEFT AT APPROXIMATELY 8 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.
2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible are lower than the model-year median of 72.5.
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Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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Suspension complaints
5 reportsDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON A STREET, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A SMALL POTHOLE, AND A BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE M…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON A STREET, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A SMALL POTHOLE, AND A BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE CORROSION WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE ROAD SALTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
PROBLEMS STARTED EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST PAYMENT WAS DUE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE AND STILL JOLTS WHEN DRIVING AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. ON THE THIRD OCCASION I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THE SEBRING'S DRIVE THAT WAY AND IT WAS NOT FIXED. OVER TIME THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AN…
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PROBLEMS STARTED EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST PAYMENT WAS DUE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE AND STILL JOLTS WHEN DRIVING AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. ON THE THIRD OCCASION I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THE SEBRING'S DRIVE THAT WAY AND IT WAS NOT FIXED. OVER TIME THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THE ROOF HAS LEAKED. THE DOORS SHAKE. AUTOMATIC WINDOWS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. BOTH FRONT SEATS DO NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THE KEY IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE ON OCCASION. I HAVE HAD TWO ALIGNMENTS DONE BUT THE FRONT END SHAKES WHEN DRIVING AND HAS A RUBBING/GRINDING NOISE. THE CAR HAS 43,000 MILES AND I CONSIDER IT UNSAFE AND UNRELIABLE FOR LONG DISTANCES. *JB
THE VEHICLE'S ROOF LEAKED, THE WINDOWS SHOOK, AND THE STEERING WHEEL RUBBED. THEN, THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT, THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS LOOSE, AND GAS GAUGE BROKE. ALSO, THE SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED, BOTH DOOR PANELS WERE REPLACED, THE REAR WINDOWS WOULD SHAKE WHEN OPENED AND CLOSED, THE …
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THE VEHICLE'S ROOF LEAKED, THE WINDOWS SHOOK, AND THE STEERING WHEEL RUBBED. THEN, THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT, THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS LOOSE, AND GAS GAUGE BROKE. ALSO, THE SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED, BOTH DOOR PANELS WERE REPLACED, THE REAR WINDOWS WOULD SHAKE WHEN OPENED AND CLOSED, THE REGULATOR CABLE WAS KNOTTED, THE LEFT 1/2 REGULATOR WAS REPLACED, THE FRONT TIRES WERE RUBBING, THE FRONT END DISPLAYED A CLUNKING NOISE, THE BACKING PLATE WAS BENT, THE KEY DID NOT COME OUT AT TIMES, BUT NO REPAIR WAS NEEDED AT THE TIME, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON, A TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT VOLTS WERE TOO HIGH PER ENGINE LIGHT AND THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT MOVING. WIRING WAS FOUND OPEN IN THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WHICH WAS REPLACED. *SC
THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEEL BEARING AND BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS FALLING OUT. (IT WAS A NEW VEHICLE) THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY MAIL AND THE CONSUMER HAD NO RESPONSE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THERE WAS NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE. *AK THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE F…
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THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEEL BEARING AND BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS FALLING OUT. (IT WAS A NEW VEHICLE) THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY MAIL AND THE CONSUMER HAD NO RESPONSE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THERE WAS NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE. *AK THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. *SCC *JB
Official recalls
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