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2004 Chrysler Sebring Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling — runs 2.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
220Complaints
7Recalls
21Crashes
12Fires
22Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling (10.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints here are 2.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine And Engine Cooling24 · 10.9%not available
Air Bags21 · 9.5%RecalledRecall 15V338000
Power Train:automatic Transmission19 · 8.6%not available
Vehicle Speed Control19 · 8.6%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine19 · 8.6%not available
Electrical System16 · 7.3%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS21 · 9.5%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION19 · 8.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL19 · 8.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE19 · 8.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16 · 7.3%
SUSPENSION13 · 5.9%
ENGINE11 · 5%
SUSPENSION:REAR9 · 4.1%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL8 · 3.6%

Percentages are the share of the 220 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 15V338000 · 2015 · reported 06/02/2015

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 09E056000 · 2009 · reported 10/09/2009

SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

NHTSA campaign 07E023000 · 2007 · reported 03/29/2007

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 03V443000 · 2003 · reported 11/04/2003

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:rear/other

NHTSA campaign 04V336000 · 2004 · reported 07/08/2004

THIS MAY RESULT IN THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT BEING IMPROPERLY RESTRAINED IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 04V313000 · 2004 · reported 06/29/2004

BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“- THE CONTACT TOOK THE 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING WITH CURRENT MILEAGE 50,084 TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10186461 — filed 03/29/2007 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“ENGINE WAS LEAKING SOME TYPE OF RED FLUID. TURNED OUT TO BE TRANSMISSION FLUID, PAPERWORK SAID REPLACED TRANS HOSES, CLAMPS, AND SOLENOID PACK (2/6/07). BLOWER…”NHTSA complaint 10183684 — filed 02/27/2007 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“THE MOTOR IN MY 2004 SEBRING FAILED ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE MORNING ALMOST A MONTH AGO. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO…”NHTSA complaint 10172724 — filed 11/06/2006 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Sebring?

Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 24 of 220 NHTSA complaints (10.9%), followed by air bags (21), power train:automatic transmission (19), vehicle speed control (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2004 Chrysler Sebring have?

220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, and 22 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2004 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V338000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2004 Chrysler Sebring's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.