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2004 Chrysler Sebring Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 45,000 miles). It is 4th of 12 Sebring model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2004 Chrysler Sebring problems
Engine
63 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
: the contact stated the engine developed sludge causing the engine to die. The service dealer determined the contact must not have changed the oil often enough. The contact stated the oil was changed every 3000 miles.
I bought the car in august of 06'. It's an 04' Chrysler Sebring. The [] car started stalling and stopping when I came to a stop. It dies on me at least once a day now. It finally stopped while driving today in the middle of traffic on a highway. It scares me. I read on auto beef (which is where I found you) of other…
Air bags
32 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
: the contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle was involved in a collision with the guard rail due to an obstruction in the road. The driver and the right rear seat belts failed. Plus, the passenger and driver air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and the vehicle was…
: the contact stated while traveling 35 MPH, the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy in a frontal impact crash. There was pre-impact braking. The driver side seat belt did not lock. The driver sustained back injuries and the passenger sustained neck injuries. Updated 11/30/2006 - the rear passenger…
Suspension
26 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 20 MPH he heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection he noticed that the passenger rear tire failed. He removed the tire and discovered corrosion on the driver and passenger rear shackle. He speculated that the shackles failed since they…
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while accelerating and making a left turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions when making turns. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included…
Transmission
23 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
I bought the car used at in 2005 with 23k miles. After about a month we noticed a hard shift problem between 1st and 2nd mainly. We took the car in for repairs several time but the dealer claimed they couldn't find a problem. Finally they acknowledged the problem and did a partial rebuild on the transmission. After…
1) parking gear gets stuck in gear and will not come out of gear at times. 2) even when car in park the key will not come out or go into the access key mode. 3) car cuts off at the spare of the moment with no notice and no indication why.
Electrical
23 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, wiring, ignition.
After driving car and leaving it parked for 2 days; when going to start it again, the horn didn't work properly (really weak!), and it wouldn't start until several attempts and giving it gas. Also......the rear right side window defrost (wire harness that is soldered to window) popped off the window without reason.…
: the contact stated there was a burning smell coming from the inside of the vehicle. The next day the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called and filed a report. Upon inspection the insurance company determined the electrical wiring in the rear defroster caused the fire. Previously, the vehicle was…
Speed control
20 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
When coming to a stop with my foot on the brake, the idle will drop down and then surge causing the car to lurch forward. It has also stalled on 2 occasions. I have almost hit another car and a pedestrian when the car unexpectedly jumped forward. I am afraid I will hit something. This problem needs to be investigated…
Shortly after I took delivery on my 2004 Sebring sedan in july, 2004, I returned to the dealer because the car would shake and stall out at low idle speeds. The dealer addressed the problem. The problem recurred again in late 2005, but this time, it didn't always stall out. At times while I was breaking or even…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
The fuel line leading from the firewall area to the fuel distribution rail leaking allowing pressurized fuel to spray in the engine compartment. This was not noticed at highway speeds but was detected by the odor after shutting car off.Chrysler has not been able to get me the correct part to repair and so an…
Recall campaign 04v313000, after driving the vehicle a short distance consumer smelled gas, pulled into a gas station, and there was gas leaking out the vehicle. Dealer repaired the fuel line. This was the second occurrence.
Brakes
13 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions, there was a noise in the brakes caused by the rotors which were chipped and scratched.
After driving car and leaving it parked for 2 days; when going to start it again, the horn didn't work properly (really weak!), and it wouldn't start until several attempts and giving it gas. Also......the rear right side window defrost (wire harness that is soldered to window) popped off the window without reason.…
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 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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 position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk: This may result in the rear seat occupant being improperly restrained in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the left side rear seat belt retractor bolt to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification began on december 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Sebring?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (63 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); air bags (32 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles); suspension (26 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Sebring have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 2, 2015 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chrysler Sebring?
- It is 4th of 12 Sebring model years by number of complaints, with 220 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.