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2004 Chrysler Sebring
4 recall campaigns and 210 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring; the recalls concern air bags, seat belts and fuel system, gasoline.
The component named most often is engine and engine cooling: 185.6 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 63.7 per 1,000 across all 2004 model-year vehicles and against 102.1 per 1,000 for the Chrysler Sebring line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 141.8 complaints per model year across the 19 Chrysler Sebring model years on this register; 21 complaints reported a crash and 11 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2004 (39); the most recent in the file is dated 23 Apr 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign SR-15-005 (FCA R30)).
Defect, as filed: On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence: This may result in the rear seat occupant being improperly restrained in a crash.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign D32).
- 04V313000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSReported 29 Jun 2004 · 8,108 units
Defect, as filed: On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
Consequence: Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign C38).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring (black) against all 2004 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2004 | Sebring line | All 2004 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 185.6 | 102.1 | 63.7 |
| Air Bags | 106.5 | 93.3 | 77.9 |
| Power Train | 89.3 | 88.9 | 116.1 |
| Suspension | 82.5 | 91.5 | 49.3 |
| Electrical System | 79 | 122.7 | 130.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 68.7 | 52.8 | 42.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 185.6 | 102.1 | 63.7 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 106.5 | 93.3 | 77.9 |
| Power Train | 26 | 89.3 | 88.9 | 116.1 |
| Suspension | 24 | 82.5 | 91.5 | 49.3 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 79 | 122.7 | 130.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 68.7 | 52.8 | 42.3 |
| Seats | 12 | 41.2 | 10.9 | 18.4 |
| Visibility | 11 | 37.8 | 36.6 | 41.4 |
| Structure | 10 | 34.4 | 64.4 | 71.1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 30.9 | 72.5 | 46.2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 30.9 | 18.5 | 28.8 |
| Steering | 8 | 27.5 | 44.2 | 71.4 |
| Engine | 8 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 35.2 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 24.1 | 29.6 | 13.1 |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 20.6 | 23.6 | 20.9 |
| Wheels | 6 | 20.6 | 30.7 | 10.5 |
| Tires | 5 | 17.2 | 20.8 | 22.4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 | 13.7 | 9.1 | 15.5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 13.7 | 13 | 33.1 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 10.3 | 9.1 | 26.9 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 6.9 | 1.8 | 3.9 |
| Equipment | 2 | 6.9 | 11.4 | 14.1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 6.9 | 8.8 | 20.2 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
210 unique complaints, 291 component mentions; 22 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Chrysler Sebring model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 | 132 | 1,158,653 |
| 1996 | 7 | 339 | 1,993,153 |
| 1997 | 5 | 209 | 1,766,879 |
| 1998 | 3 | 266 | 1,106,323 |
| 1999 | 1 | 172 | 393,796 |
| 2000 | 1 | 88 | 393,796 |
| 2001 | 9 | 242 | 1,708,929 |
| 2002 | 2 | 207 | 459,757 |
| 2003 | 2 | 41 | 449,353 |
| 2004 | 4 | 210 | 457,773 |
| 2005 | 3 | 67 | 477,796 |
| 2006 | 0 | 109 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | 313 | 417,237 |
| 2008 | 4 | 194 | 356,136 |
| 2009 | 2 | 33 | 803 |
| 2010 | 3 | 69 | 1,478,907 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 442,320 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 442,320 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 442,320 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Chrysler Sebring model years · Chrysler: 36 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Sebring have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 15V338000, was reported to NHTSA on 2 Jun 2015 and concerns air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module. Across all model years the Chrysler Sebring line has 36 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2004 Chrysler Sebring?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring complain about most?
Engine and Engine Cooling: 54 of 291 component mentions (185.6 per 1,000). Next is air bags with 31. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.