2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers (1) · Electrical System:ignition (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (30)
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 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-01-07 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“driver going approx 40 miles an hour around curve, clockspring broke causing the steering wheel to become inoperable. driver lost control of vehicle went off road hit two trees. airbag did not deploy. car is totaled and driver is in critical condition. *tr…”
2012-08-14 · Power Train · 108,525 mi“after picking up vehicle from dealer and reporting "slipping" on the transmission, the dealer told me the transmission was starting to break up. a new one would cost $7,000, and a refurbished one would be $5,500, and there was a waiting list. i decided to drive it home an explore other avenues. the vehicle lasted maybe five miles and it died on the…”
2008-09-08 · Unknown Or Other“tl*the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring coupe. the entire instrument panel was warped and the padding was loosened from the panel. there was no prior warning to this defect. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact was concerned…”
2008-01-11 · Electrical System:ignition“i have a chry sebring 2003 concerning issue- able to turn off the car and pull the key out of ignition while car is still in gear. this happened on several occasions and the car rolled while i was getting out. lucky there was no injury involved but this is very dangerous and could led to serious injury. there should be a safety feature that does …”
2004-05-31 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers · 22,413 mi“i bought a 2003 sebring exactly two months ago, and prior to signing the papers to seal the deal, i had the dealership check out the reason there was no stereo, interior lights, trunk lights and why the keyless entry did not work when i test drove the car. they came back to explain that the "fuse had blown" they "fixed it" and asked me to drive the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.