2004 Chrysler Sebring engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Chrysler Sebring — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving on [XXX] in Indiana my rpm’s began to accelerate and I hit my breaks and once I got to 30 mph my breaks went out. I looked online and one after another of complaints for exactly this has been posted in rooms. It was towed to our mechanic and hopefully he can figure out why INFORMATION…”
filed Mar 14, 2025
“Random stalling upon deceleration with no warning lights after stalling (as if the engine thinks it is still running). Occurs at low speed. Sometimes the engine will surge when the rpm drops off instead of stalling. I have almost run into other cars when the surging happens. The stalling occurs…”
filed Jun 17, 2023
“The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with smoke coming from underneath the hood. Smoke then entered the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the odometer was inoperable. The contact…”
filed Mar 16, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Sebring years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 13 | 15% |
| 2009 Sebring | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 Sebring | 42 | 18% |
| 2007 Sebring | 42 | 12% |
| 2006 Sebring | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 Sebring | 6 | 8% |
| 2003 Sebring | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 Sebring | 11 | 5% |
| 2001 Sebring | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 Sebring | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 Sebring | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 Sebring | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chrysler Sebring
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.