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2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, most often about the engine (31% of complaints, typically around 77,500 miles). It is 4th of 6 Sebring Convertible model years by number of complaints.
Complaints62
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported9
Injuries reported7
Most common 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems
Engine
19 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2.7 liter engine failure. This engine seized while I was driving luckily it I was only going 35 MPH and I had time to pull the vehicle off the road. This vehicle has had an air bag light on since I bought it and no dealership has been able to solve the problem there has been numerous…
2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with 2.7l, 6 cyl engine. Engine shut down while driving on highway in michigan; when I opened the hood, the radiator was steaming/boiling. No warning, no "check engine" lights, no oil pressure or temperature warnings. Had car towed to michigan dealer, they couldn't get the engine to…
Suspension
10 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the front drivers side of the vehicle rattled while driving at various speeds. The contact was unaware if the failure also occurred on the front passenger side. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in…
On my 2004 Chrysler sebring touring conv., while parked I observed the passenger rear tire leaning out at the bottom and leaning in at the top of the tire. It was very noticeable that something was wrong. I dropped the crossmember frame from the rear of the vehicle and found out that both bolts were broke off on the…
Air bags
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, on-off switch assembly.
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…
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…
Seats
8 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
Heated seat on drivers side has burned two holes in the seat; now burns my thigh if I dare to turn the seat heater on. I was advised by my local service manager that there are no recalls as to the heater in the seat.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. While driving at speeds of less than 65 MPH utilizing the heated seats, he noticed that the seat became hotter than usual. He then noticed there was smoke coming from the seat and a small fire immediately ignited. He was still driving as the incident occurred at 65…
Brakes
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Traveling on the interstate two cars got into a fender bender another crashed into them and I was traveling behind the third vehicle when I applied the brakes and sent into a skid. My car slid a good distance until it crashed right into the back of the third vehicle which was a volvo in which their air bags deployed.…
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…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 8%Several months ago I was stopped at a stoplight in my 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2.7l automatic. I shifted into neutral as usual at the light. When the light changed I shifted into drive and the engine went "wide open." I lurched forward, jammed on brakes and turned ignition off. I paused a minute (in front of…
I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible v6. The car stalls every once and a while, after stopping or while riding at lower speeds, most often in hot summer days. The main concern is that when it stalls while riding, I lose power to the breaks and the steering wheel, making it very difficult to control. It also has…
Electrical
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: horn.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat was burned on the seat itself and on the rear of the seat. The vehicle had been parked for nine hours in sunlight, however, the windows were tinted. The heat function had not been used. The vehicle was taken to…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. One year after the vehicle was purchased, the horn failed. The horn has been replaced by the dealer six times; the most recent repair was in february of 2008. However, the failure recurred two days later. The dealer and manufacturer stated that nothing could be…
Speed control
3 complaints · 5%After accelerating from a stop at a traffic light, the car accelerator or throttle began to stick and accelerate intensely, going up to 80mph with the brake engaged. I pulled off the main road, continuing to brake as hard as I could until I was able to safely shut down the car. I had no control over the car and…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (19 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); suspension (10 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); air bags (9 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
- It is 4th of 6 Sebring Convertible model years by number of complaints, with 62 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.