Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Chrysler Sebring has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V338000 Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V443000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 8 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 6 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
Of the 42 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 42 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$6,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Chrysler Sebring experiences frequent suspension and braking system issues, alongside airbag and fuel system recalls. These problems contribute to higher-than-average potential repair costs, making it a less reliable option over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower ball joint | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| Fuel pump | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Brake master cylinder | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| Airbag inflator | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Suspension inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises from suspension
- Fuel smell indicating leak
- Spongy or ineffective brakes
- Airbag warning light stays on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.