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2004 Chrysler Sebring

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2004 Chrysler Sebring

Recall·15V338000

Air bags: inflator module

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Recall·09E012000

Exterior lighting

THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Recall·09E056000

Suspension: lower ball joint

THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO…

4 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 291 owners reported

Engine and engine cooling67
Suspension35
Air bags27
Electrical system21

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2004 Chrysler Sebring at a glance

Trims
BaseGTCLimitedLXTouring
Engine
2.4L 4-Cylinder, 2.7L 6-Cylinder, 3.0L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
Browse

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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Sebring?

Owners have filed 291 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. There are 7 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2004 Chrysler Sebring reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 7 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2004 Chrysler Sebring?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2004 Chrysler Sebring listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.