MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chrysler Sebring

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Chrysler Sebring
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
220
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 220 complaints 2004 220 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1997 1998: 267 complaints 1999: 172 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 220 complaints 2004 220 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2009 2010: 86 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1996 1997: 210 complaints 1997 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2000 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2002 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 220 complaints 2004 220 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 120 complaints 2006 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2008 2009: 43 complaints 2009 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

2004: 220 complaints

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YearComplaints
1995132
1996343
1997210
1998267
1999172
200093
2001242
2002210
200342
2004220
200575
2006120
2007337
2008238
200943
201086
20113
20120
20130

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

25% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH

Air bags

15% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. While driving at 70 MPH, the contact was involved in a crash and struck a guardrail twice. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle had to be towed. A dealer was not contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-01

Loose brakes, transmission slips, accident and airbags did not deploy it takes a long distance to stop. Brakes are not ABS. 9/11 truck pulled out in front of me, stomped on brake, wheels did not lock, car did not stop rolling and I hit the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-10

Also filed under Power train and service brakes, hydraulic

Suspension

12% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, the ball joint snapped and the front passenger side tire went beneath the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a curb. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-20

Power train

12% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

11% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing horn and wiring.

FIRE

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2003-12-15Fuel system, gasoline03V443000 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…

    Remedy: 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.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2004Complaint volume 220 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2004-07-19Seat belts04V336000 On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2004-08-09Fuel system, gasoline04V313000 On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on August 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 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…

    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.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 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…

    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.

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    2015-07-20Air bags15V338000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Chrysler Sebring — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V443000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V336000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 04V313000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chrysler Sebring is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Sebring?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Sebring have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.