Model year
2004 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 220 complaints for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 72 complaints under SEBRING CONVERTIBLE and SEBRING SEDAN. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (24), AIR BAGS (21), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (19). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 93 complaints
- 2001 242 complaints
- 2002 210 complaints
- 2003 42 complaints
- 2004 220 complaints
- 2005 75 complaints
- 2006 120 complaints
- 2007 337 complaints
- 2008 238 complaints
- 2009 43 complaints
- 2010 86 complaints
Recalls
15V338000 · Jun 2, 2015
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…
04V336000 · Jul 8, 2004
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE LEFT HAND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
04V313000 · Jun 29, 2004
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.
03V443000 · Nov 4, 2003
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.
Complaints
220 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 21, fire flag on 12, injury field 22, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SEBRING CONVERTIBLE | 0 | 62 |
| SEBRING SEDAN | 0 | 10 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Sebring · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Sebring · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Sebring · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Sebring · 3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Sebring Convertible · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Sebring Convertible · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sebring 4 Door · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Sebring Convertible · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Sebring Convertible · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Sebring 4 Door · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Sebring 4 Door · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Chrysler Sebring at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.