2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
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 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“When in motion leaks coolant on public roads...once again. Had this problem fixed before when this said vehicle had 70,000 miles on it at the chrysler dealership. Replaced water pump.”Owner report · Engine · May 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring sedan. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side tire separated from the ball joint. In addition, the vehicle collapsed and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2015
“I was crossing 4 lanes of oncoming traffic and my car stalled and died. This was the first time it had happened so I was unsure what to do. Thank goodness I put my car in p and restarted it in enough time to get out of the way before I was hit. This has again happened many times over the last 10+ years of ownership. Funnily enough, as I pulled up to my bank to make my final car payment, the car also stalled. It was too ironic. I have taken it to the dealership which is such a hassle and of course, they can find nothing wrong. Now, my check engine light comes on and then goes off with no apparent reason. Please issue some sort of recall so no one is hurt because of this issue. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2014
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“I got the car on jan 1,14..since I had this I have problems. In july 14 I was driving to work and the fuel pump went on the car..and its reading gas leak as of now .also the car accelerates by its self I would be driving doing 60 mph and it will a accelerates and it scares me to drive this car some times.also the seat belts were put in the wrong way. The horn works once in awhile..this car has given me so many problems since I had it. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2014
“Warming the car in the driveway and both airbags deployed. Private driveway, no collision or other possible shock. The air bag indicator had been lit for approx 2 months and I had scheduled repairs but had not had them completed. Car was at idle after approx 10 minutes of idle running. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2014
“I have a 2004 chrysler sebring. The problem is that it has door handles that have a metal covering on them. I have replaced them several times. The metal covering on the handles start to peel off and it cuts your hands if not careful. My granddaughter required stitches from opening the back door. I have also had serious cuts. After talking to other sebring owners I have found that they have the same problems with the door handles and being cut. I would like to she this changed to different handles, however I am only able to get the same type of handle for my car. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2011
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 Sedan years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact Sebring Sedan by VIN
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Is the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has 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.