Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Chrysler Sebring has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 219 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 #04V336000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V313000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE, FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V443000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 52 complaints
- Air Bags 32 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints
Of the 219 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 219 complaints, owners report 22 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Chrysler Sebring has an extensive history of issues, most notably with engine cooling, air bags, and suspension. These problems manifest in both recalls and owner complaints, contributing to a below-average reliability outlook for potential buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 75,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| air bag system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| fuel pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$800 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission service at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Timing belt at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Air bag warning light
- Suspension noise or clunking
- Brake fluid leaks
- Fuel odor in cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.