2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 17, 2019 · 62 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sebring Convertible years
About as many complaints as other years 7th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. That ranks 7th out of 10 Sebring Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (15 complaints, 24%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 9 fires, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling15 · ~72,000 mi
Suspension10 · ~82,000 mi
Air Bags9 · ~50,000 mi
Seats8 · ~80,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5 · ~54,963 mi
Engine4 · ~107,000 mi
Electrical System3 · ~83,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~76,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~80,500 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~27,750 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1524%72,000——
Suspension1016%82,000——
Air Bags915%50,000——
Seats813%80,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic58%54,963——
Engine46%107,000——
Electrical System35%83,000——
Vehicle Speed Control35%76,000——
Fuel/propulsion System23%80,500——
Fuel System, Gasoline23%27,750——
Power Train23%55,378——
Structure23%70,000——
Visibility23%———
Exterior Lighting12%40,000——
Fuel System, Other12%———
Service Brakes12%76,000——
Steering12%100,200——
Unknown or Other12%130,000——
Wheels12%100,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 13 complaints
2007: 6200762008: 132008132009: 5200952010: 112010112011: 5201152012: 4201242013: 3201332014: 2201422015: 2201522016: 5201652017: 3201732018: 2201822019: 120191

n = 62 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was flashing, which indicated a failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the air bags would not function properly when needed. The dealer was not…

Air Bags · received Jul 17, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11232753

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. When the contact turned on the vehicle to warm it up, she left and noticed smoke inside the vehicle upon her return. The contact stated that the passenger seat was smoking and contained a hole. The contact did not see any flames. The vehicle…

Seats · received Dec 31, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11164299

"takata recall" the airbag warning light comes on frequently. My daughter also has a sebring convertible and her does the same thing only it is a 2002. This seems more than a coincidence. This happens when the vehicles are in motion. Sometimes a warning sound happens and sometimes not on both…

Air Bags · received Apr 25, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11090157

Had fuel pump replaced a couple months ago. Then at gas station wouldnt start at all, had a tow truck take it to a mechanic and that mechanic tapped on gas tank and it started and said fuel pump needs to be replace so i called the dealer where i bought it because the new fuel pump had a warranty…

Engine · received Oct 4, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11031652

While driving vehicle, the right front wheel, with brake assembly, and hub broke off car, luckily on a suburban street

Suspension · received Jul 18, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11006074

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 15 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Convertible model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.