2004 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 6th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (52 complaints, 24%), typically at around 43,500 miles. Complaints mention 21 crashes, 12 fires, 22 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 220owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chrysler Sebring problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 52 | 24% | 43,500 | “foot brake” (10%) | — |
| Air Bags | 32 | 15% | 38,242 | — | — |
| Suspension | 26 | 12% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 10% | 23,120 | — | — |
| Power Train | 23 | 10% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 9% | 16,010 | — | — |
| Seats | 12 | 5% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 5% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 5% | 20,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 4% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4% | 20,570 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | 88,619 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 3% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 30,242 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 33,630 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 91,050 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 44,642 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 38,484 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 78,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chrysler Sebring recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: This may result in the rear seat occupant being improperly restrained in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
Risk: Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving on [XXX] in Indiana my rpmâs began to accelerate and I hit my breaks and once I got to 30 mph my breaks went out. I looked online and one after another of complaints for exactly this has been posted in rooms. It was towed to our mechanic and hopefully he can figure out why INFORMATION…
Random stalling upon deceleration with no warning lights after stalling (as if the engine thinks it is still running). Occurs at low speed. Sometimes the engine will surge when the rpm drops off instead of stalling. I have almost run into other cars when the surging happens. The stalling occurs…
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with smoke coming from underneath the hood. Smoke then entered the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the odometer was…
Car will start sometimes and then will not. Replaced 20 amp fuse and it will start. Maybe 10-15 times it will start and then it will not. My wife drives the car and is very concerning to her. Have looked at other complaints on your site about this and no one has had it resolved!!!!
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while her fiancée was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle seemed as if it was running out of gasoline. The check engine and a fuel warning light were illuminated. The driver pulled over at a service station and became aware of…
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 2003 Sebring · 2005 Sebring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 Sebring | 238 | 4 |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 |
| 2006 Sebring | 120 | 0 |
| 2005 Sebring | 75 | 3 |
| 2004 | 220 | 4 |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 Sebring | 210 | 2 |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Sebring | 172 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 52 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Chrysler Sebring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.