IllustrationDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED.
2004 Chrysler Sebring
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 132.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Sebring years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
630–25K
3625–50K
2050–75K
2775–100K
14100–150K
6150K+
166 reports with mileage · 54 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
21 crash reports12 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
220 reportsDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSIDE HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD CHROME SEPARATION CAUSING A CUT ON THE HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH THE GUARD RAIL DUE TO AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE ROAD. THE DRIVER AND THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. PLUS, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DETERMINED TO BE…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH THE GUARD RAIL DUE TO AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE ROAD. THE DRIVER AND THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. PLUS, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. THE DRIVER ALSO SUSTAINED A SHIN INJURY IN THE ACCIDENT. UPDATED 7/18/2006 - THE CONSUMER ALSO SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD, HAND AND NECK AND BACK MUSCLE STRAIN. *NM
I HAVE OWNED 2 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVT AND BOTH HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON. ON VEHICLE #1 THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS WERE REPLACED ON THE FRONT SEATS TWICE. I WAS IN A COLLISION IN THAT CAR AND IT WAS A FORCEFUL FRONT IMPACT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NOW I HAVE HAD THE SECOND CAR FOR ALMOST 6 M…
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I HAVE OWNED 2 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVT AND BOTH HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON. ON VEHICLE #1 THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS WERE REPLACED ON THE FRONT SEATS TWICE. I WAS IN A COLLISION IN THAT CAR AND IT WAS A FORCEFUL FRONT IMPACT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NOW I HAVE HAD THE SECOND CAR FOR ALMOST 6 MONTHS AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS ALREADY COME ON. I GOT UPSET AND PULLED THE FUSES OUT OF THE FUSE BOX HOPING THE LIGHT ON THE DASH WOULD GO OFF UNTIL I COULD GET IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP ON MONDAY. WHEN THE FUSES WERE REPLACED THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME ALL INFO WAS ERASED AND WHEN THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON TO BRING IT BACK IN. *NM
I PURCHASED MY SEBRING TOURING FALL 2005. SINCE MY PURCHASED I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS A VIBRATION (THE CAR KIND OF SHAKES) BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 30 MPH AND 45 MPH. ONCE IT SHIFTS AGAIN (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) IT STOPS. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT RESTARTED EACH TIME. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE HAD SLUDGE IN IT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STICKS, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED, BUT IT WAS NEVER FIXED. UPDATED ON …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT RESTARTED EACH TIME. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE HAD SLUDGE IN IT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STICKS, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED, BUT IT WAS NEVER FIXED. UPDATED ON 06/07/2006. *AK *TS
HIT ON FRONT LEFT BY ANOTHER DRIVER, DAMAGED TO THE FRONT END LEFT TIRE TILT, CAN'T OPEN HOOD, MY FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE OTHER PASSENGER'S DID, SHE WAS DRIVING A FORD TAURUS. *NM
2004 SEBRING 4 DOOR SEDAN HAS OCCASIONALLY LUNGED OR SURGED FORWARD WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR IN TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURS WHILE MY FOOT HAS BEEN ON THE BRAKE AND I HATE TO THINK OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN IT LUNGES FORWARD. I COULD HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR…
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2004 SEBRING 4 DOOR SEDAN HAS OCCASIONALLY LUNGED OR SURGED FORWARD WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR IN TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURS WHILE MY FOOT HAS BEEN ON THE BRAKE AND I HATE TO THINK OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN IT LUNGES FORWARD. I COULD HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THIS. THE 2ND TIME I HAD FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS WEBSITE DESCRIBING WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.(THE FIRST TIME THEY JUST SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T MAKE THE PROBLEM HAPPEN)WHEN I BROUGHT THE SERVICE BULLETIN TO THEM LAST DEC 2005, THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED AGAIN, AND IS BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS AT FIRST TOLD THAT IF THEY COULDN'T MAKE IT HAPPEN, THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. I TOLD THEM THIS WAS THE 3RD TIME IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THEY ARE GOING TO TRY REPLACING A THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR. I WAS READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE AND DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO WRITE ONE BECAUSE THIS IS DEFINITELY HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IS CHRYSLER WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET HURT BEFORE THEY FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS? SOMEONE NEEDS TO HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE. IT ONLY HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY SO IT IS HARD TO RECREATE IT WHEN YOU BRING IT TO THE DEALER, BUT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS ON THIS SITE. *NM
2.7L V6 ENGINE FAILURE IN OUR 2004 SEBRING WITH 48,300 MILES. THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING, HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND FIND A WAY BACK HOME 30 MILES AWAY. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THE CAUSE AS OIL SLUDGE WILL NOT COVER UNDER 7 YR/70000 MILE WARRANTY. WE COMPLAINED THAT THE CAR WAS NOT ACTING RIGHT ON 3-26-06 AND WAS TOLD N…
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2.7L V6 ENGINE FAILURE IN OUR 2004 SEBRING WITH 48,300 MILES. THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING, HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND FIND A WAY BACK HOME 30 MILES AWAY. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THE CAUSE AS OIL SLUDGE WILL NOT COVER UNDER 7 YR/70000 MILE WARRANTY. WE COMPLAINED THAT THE CAR WAS NOT ACTING RIGHT ON 3-26-06 AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WRONG. *NM
AFTER DRIVING CAR AND LEAVING IT PARKED FOR 2 DAYS; WHEN GOING TO START IT AGAIN, THE HORN DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY (REALLY WEAK!), AND IT WOULDN'T START UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND GIVING IT GAS. ALSO......THE REAR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW DEFROST (WIRE HARNESS THAT IS SOLDERED TO WINDOW) POPPED OFF THE WINDOW WITHOUT REASON. WHEN REPA…
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AFTER DRIVING CAR AND LEAVING IT PARKED FOR 2 DAYS; WHEN GOING TO START IT AGAIN, THE HORN DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY (REALLY WEAK!), AND IT WOULDN'T START UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND GIVING IT GAS. ALSO......THE REAR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW DEFROST (WIRE HARNESS THAT IS SOLDERED TO WINDOW) POPPED OFF THE WINDOW WITHOUT REASON. WHEN REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP, THE GUY SAID IT WAS THE 3RD ONE HE HAD FIXED RECENTLY AND IT WAS ALWAYS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD CAUSE WINDOW TO FOG UP. ALSO APPROXIMATELY JAN OF 2005 I WENT IN TO A DEALERSHIP BECAUSE A STRANGE NOISE WAS COMING FROM MY REAR LEFT SUSPENSION/WHEEL. IT MADE SQUEALING/GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING OR OVER BUMPS. THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM......SUGGESTED TO GET ROTOR TURNED.....MAYBE IT DID HELP! *JB
Official recalls
415V338000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jun 2, 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, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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 recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
04V336000 · Seat Belts:rear/other
Jul 8, 2004
ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE LEFT HAND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT BEING IMPROPERLY RESTRAINED IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT SIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
04V313000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jun 29, 2004
ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
03V443000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Nov 4, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.