2003 Chrysler Sebring problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (6) · Wheels (3) · Suspension:rear (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
33 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V338000 · 443,442 vehicles
Defect: 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 po
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.
Service bulletins (75)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 75 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-07-11 · Wheels“while driving approximately 25 mph i crossed over railroad tracks in the road. there is only a very small bump going over these. the front drivers side wheel came off. the lower ball joint pulled out and pulled the front axle out. the vehicle only has 91,000 miles on it. there was no warning that this was going to happen. i was driving in normal t…”
2017-03-01 · Engine · 190,000 mi“i won a car from my local chrysler dealer. the car had a 2.7l v6 engine in it that nada and kbb do not list such an engine in this type of car that i won, so i can only assume it was a dealer swap prior to the raffle drawing, but they deny the swap when i called them about this incident. when i won it, last june it had like 181,000 miles on the car…”
2016-07-18 · Wheels · 131,389 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, he tried to turn left and the front passenger side tire turned outwards. the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm and bonjoy was fractured it caused the axle to fracture. the vehicle was not repa…”
2015-12-15 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not expe…”
2015-11-10 · Air Bags · 142,339 mi · 💥 crash“i was in a wreck on 11/06/2015, a women failed to yield and i t-boned her passenger side by back door/back tire, i was going 30 miles an hour the speed limit on the city road, i had my safety restraint on and still managed to hit the steering wheel and window, i had a loose car seat in front that hit the passenger dash, no airbags deployed, she was…”
2015-06-03 · Suspension · 155,000 mi“start car, when in idle it shuts off with in a few seconds of hitting gas now. it use to idle and i would have to rev a little so it would not turn off. that worked for a little bit today to broke down. luckily in my drive way this time instead of the middle of road like last week. why is my car doing this?…”
2015-02-05 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that the dashboard began to rise without cause. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. …”
2014-06-13 · Engine · 87,000 mi“engine failure due to oil sludge. this is, apparently, a common problem affecting the 2.7l v6 engine. *js…”
2013-09-19 · Air Bags · 143,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the horn failed to function and the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the clock spring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the appr…”
2013-08-21 · Structure:body · 94,000 mi“dash separating fro vent possibly by the sun. also the front bumper scrap most driveways. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.