2004 Chrysler Sebring problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (19) · Engine And Engine Cooling (17) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (15)
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166 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 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 75 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-14 · Service Brakes“driving on [xxx] in indiana my rpm’s 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 redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (f…”
2023-06-17 · Engine“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 randomly and is becoming more frequent. a scan of…”
2023-03-16 · Engine“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 inoperable. the contact restarted the vehicle; however, the f…”
2023-02-15 · Electrical System“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!!!!…”
2022-05-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 95,000 mi“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 gasoline pouring from the fuel return. the driver p…”
2021-04-24 · Electrical System · 79,120 mi“air bag light on dash is on. meaning air bag is not operational.…”
2020-12-02 · Suspension · 265,000 mi“drivers side ball joint broke while turning onto highway. tire separated from car and axle separated from transaxle. approximate speed less than 6mph. no contol of car after incident.…”
2020-06-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 193,000 mi · 🔥 fire“i heard a pop the a lot of smoke came in the car, i pulled over and popped the hood and there was a fire by the firewall, the fuel rln had caught fire. *tr…”
2019-10-27 · Suspension · 102,000 mi“this chrysler sebring convertible had the left front lower ball joint fail and separate from the lower control arm while being driven. this failure resulted in loss of steering control at a speed of approximately 30 miles per hour. the location happened on smoothly paved spring run road extension located in pennsylvania, allegheny county,in moon to…”
2019-05-30 · Suspension · 109,021 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. while driving 5 mph, the front passenger side ball joint detached from the vehicle. the contact lost control of the vehicle and the front passenger tire turned sideways. the vehicle swerved on the road and the contact had to pull over quickly. the vehicle was immobilized and was not able to be driven. t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.