2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 62 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (23% of complaints); the 2003 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was flashing, which indicated a failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the air bags would not function properly when needed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,999.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. When the contact turned on the vehicle to warm it up, she left and noticed smoke inside the vehicle upon her return. The contact stated that the passenger seat was smoking and contained a hole. The contact did not see any flames. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.”Owner report · Seats · Dec 2018
“Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 30 mph on a rainy day, the contact lost control and crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed and fractured the entire windshield. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a fractured left arm that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied the contact's claim. The failure mileage was 60,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2017
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 40 mph, the lower control arm fractured and the front passenger side axle separated from the vehicle. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2016
“Backed out of a parking spot shifted into drive engine bucked twice and stalled. A few minutes later was stopped at red light, with foot on brake engine surged and car lurched forward.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2016
“When cruise control on, when you step on brake at stoplight, accelerates un- controllably. Must slam on brakes, shift to neutral, and turn ignition off. Then would accelerate again several times when trying to restart car. I think cruise control finally went off.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed however, the brakes failed to slow the vehicle. The contact was able to place the shifter in the neutral position to slow the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was restarted, the engine revved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would abnormally shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 112,635. Updated 02/12/16*lj *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2015
“"takata recall" the airbag warning light comes on frequently. My daughter also has a sebring convertible and her does the same thing only it is a 2002. This seems more than a coincidence. This happens when the vehicles are in motion. Sometimes a warning sound happens and sometimes not on both vehicles.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2015
“I smelled a burning smell the engine light came on so I brought it to my mechanic and he found a lot of stress cracks in the oil pan which is aluminum told me I was lucky the engine didn't seize or catch on fire the exhaust pie is under one of the cracks and as the car got hot that crack expanded. There are several more in the pan. This is a safety issue. *tr”Owner report · Engine · May 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Check your exact Sebring Convertible by VIN
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Is the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 72,000 miles or less.
Does the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic. 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.