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2004 Chrysler Sebring
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 220
- Received Nov 2003 to Mar 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving33 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Unintended acceleration despite braking13 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbags fail to deploy in crashes12 complaints · 5.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #15V338000Mitsubishi 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.
- Recall #04V336000On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 21 crashes, 12 fires, 22 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 17 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 220 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 33 | 15% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 13 | 5.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 5.5% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 10 | 4.5% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 9 | 4.1% | – | |
| Heated seat overheats and burns occupants | 8 | 3.6% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 7 | 3.2% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 5 | 2.3% | – | NHTSA recall #03V443000, #04V313000 |
| Suspension struts and shocks wear out early | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #15V338000June 2, 2015443,442 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
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.
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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. 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.
NHTSA recall #04V336000July 8, 2004312 vehicles affected
seat belts: rear/other
On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.
This may result in the rear seat occupant being improperly restrained in a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #04V313000June 29, 20048,108 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
On certain 2-DOOR passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #03V443000November 4, 20035,911 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
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.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
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. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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