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CarsLore / Chrysler / Sebring / 2004

2004 Chrysler Sebring

220 owner complaints — #6 of 17 Sebring model years. 4 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

220complaints · 21 crashes, 12 fires
4recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
39,961 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Engine and engine cooling52
  • Air bags32
  • Suspension26
  • Power train23
  • Electrical system23
  • Vehicle speed control20
  • Seats12
  • Engine11
  • Visibility10
  • Structure10

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 22 injuries and 1 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’95’98’01’04’07’10’13220’95’98’01’04’07’10’13220
1995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 23 2004 Sebring vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 18 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)

New York safety inspections

At its first New York inspection the 2004 Chrysler Sebring failed the safety check 1.99% of the time — 10% less often than the average 2004 passenger car (2.21%). Median odometer at inspection: 96,412 miles.

2,921first inspections
1.99%failed on safety
96,412 mimedian odometer
0.0%1.5%3.0%’96’98’00’02’04’06’08’102.0%0.0%1.5%3.0%’96’99’02’04’05’08’102.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

In the Netherlands

41 first registered in 2004 are on Dutch roads; 56% arrived later as imports.

87.8%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
61.5%logical odometer history
0.0%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Blue 34%Grey 27%Black 22%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

In the United Kingdom

1 cars built in 2004 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 5 more were declared off the road (SORN).

1licensed, end of 2025
17%of those still registered are on the road

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0

In Finland

97 of these cars first registered in 2004 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 211,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0

In New Zealand

2 2004 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Fuel consumption

Official Canadian test results for 5 variants: combined 10.5–14.8 L/100 km (about 16–22 mpg US), CO₂ 237–255 g/km.

VariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.08.710.5242
Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.AS412.69.111.0253
Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.A412.79.311.1255
Sebring FFV · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.A412.79.311.1255
Sebring FFV · Mid-size · E85 ethanol2.7 L, 6 cyl.A416.712.514.8237

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

15V338000 · Air bags2 Jun 2015 · 443,442 vehicles

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.

04V336000 · Seat belts8 Jul 2004 · 312 vehicles

ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE LEFT HAND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

04V313000 · Fuel system, gasoline29 Jun 2004 · 8,108 vehicles

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.

03V443000 · Fuel system, gasoline4 Nov 2003 · 5,911 vehicles

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.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Chrysler told its dealers about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
10230298Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
10229181Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
10223762Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
10223602Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
10221515Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
10220489Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
1021645482212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glu
10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
10175743Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)