Model year record

2004 Chrysler Sebring

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 307 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V338000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 443,442
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-06-02
Owners notified: 2015-07-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V336000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component: Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 312
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-07-08
Owners notified: 2004-07-19

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT BEING IMPROPERLY RESTRAINED IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V313000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 8,108
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-06-29
Owners notified: 2004-08-09

Defect description

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

Safety risk

BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V443000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 5,911
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-11-04
Owners notified: 2003-12-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling	24	41,185 mi
Air bags	21	50,084 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	19	43,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	19	25,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	19	18,000 mi
Electrical system	16	36,000 mi
Suspension	13	96,500 mi
Engine	12	75,000 mi
Suspension: rear	9	80,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	8	12,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	7	86,000 mi
Steering	7	97,238 mi
Structure	6	31,332 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	5	51,488 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	5	880 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	91,000 mi
Seat belts	5	38,000 mi
Service brakes	5	75,000 mi
Tires	5	22,000 mi
Unknown or other	5	63,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	4	23,120 mi
Seats	4	70,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	4	23,120 mi
Wheels	4	45,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	3	24,237 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	3	—
Power train	3	47,000 mi
Suspension: front	3	75,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	3,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	46,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	78,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	16,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	24 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	5,000 mi
Structure: body: door	2	35,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	2	20,100 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	11,284 mi
Wheels: rim	2	22,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	7,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	38,484 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	48,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	25 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	2,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	32,000 mi
Equipment	1	78,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	11,284 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	2,230 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	1	48,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	2,230 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	33,630 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	16,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	21,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	—
Fuel system, other	1	15,500 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	16,500 mi
Interior lighting	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	38,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	28,420 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	72,300 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	72,300 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	1	9,300 mi
Seat belts: front	1	53,300 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	16,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly	1	—
Service brakes, air	1	78,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Steering: column	1	270 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	33,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	60,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	1	55,016 mi
Unknown	1	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	8,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	5,667 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element	1	23,120 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	2,800 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	11,284 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	1	8,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	1	115,000 mi

The 2003 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.