2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 24 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Past few weeks been noticing issues with the car. 1. Sun visors hit me in the face 2. Car stalls to start 3. Lights hardly work even when you try to put on high beams 3. Fluid doesn't stay in the car 4. Car cuts off in mid driving 5. Car also can cut off when you apply brakes . Car back tire smokes. Was not in a accident with anyone car cut off on me while driving I was able to own my own bring car to stop”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2017
“I have a 2003 chrysler sebring convertible with a 2.7l engine. I recently started noticing problems around 88,000 miles.. I now have 92,000 miles and see engine coolant is black.. Online it appears a common problem is oil mixing with coolant.. Apparently I have this problem. I also have the 2.7l engine that is prone to sludge and other problems. I noticed the car was using more oil recently even before my 3,000 oil change.. Now I might have the reason why... I see I'm not the only person with this problem, please help everyone who purchased a chrysler product with this 2.7l engine... *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring convertible. When the vehicle was turning to the left at approximately 8 mph, the contact heard a noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the lower ball joints were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 7,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2010
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“2003 chrysler sebring 61,000 miles defective now broken clock spring that operates air bag and horn, now steering wheel binds, vehicle unsafe to operate. This has happened to many others, mostly breaks when its cold out. How come chrysler issued a recall on the caravans for same reason but not on sebrings? Please advise. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2010
“Chrysler 2.7l engine failure. Refusal of chrysler to honor 7/70,000 drivetrain warranty or purchased extended warranty. Engine seized with no warning lights. Vehicle was stopped immediately and towed. Chrysler is following the pattern stated by other customers. Not honoring warranty, then coming back with a 50% offer with an exaggerated used engine price. Car has been on out of service for 6 weeks. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2008
“The connection for the rear window defogger has broken 4 times, fixed 3 times, and have been told by the dealer that it is a known problem, but they can do nothing but fix it at our cost each time. It has been reconnected once, and twice at a cost of just under $100 each time. *tr”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2007
“The clockspring that controls the airbag inside the steering column of the 2003 chrysler sebring broke in cold weather, rendering the airbag inoperable. Identical problems in earlier chrysler models prompted recalls of this part, but chrysler has not reacted to the same potential deadly problem for this model year vehicle.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated when the convertible top was returned to an upright position, the rear defroster wire was pulled out of place. This resulted in the rear defroster being inoperable until the vehicle was taken to the dealer for reconnection. This occurred every fall.”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on a street, the vehicle struck a small pothole, and a banging noise was heard coming from the right rear of the vehicle. An independent repair shop inspected the vehicle, and determined the rear suspension mounting bracket was corroded and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the mechanic determined the corrosion was due to excessive road salts. The manufacturer was notified.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2006
“2003 chrysler sebring has issues with the air bags and a rust problem with the hood latch. *nj the consumer stated the air bag light started to beep sporadically and then would stay on all the time. The seat belt tensioner was replaced, but the problem continued. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2006
Recalls - 3 campaigns
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Sebring Convertible years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.