2003 Chrysler SEBRING: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
42 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
59,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 42 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 14.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.1% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
Air Bags: 7; Electrical System: 3; Engine: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Suspension: 3; Suspension:Rear: 3; Wheels: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2003: 8; 2004: 1; 2005: 9; 2007: 3; 2008: 6; 2009: 3; 2012: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003146 · 2003-01-21 (January 21, 2003)
I PURCHASED A 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING ON NOV 11, 2002. ON DEC. 26, 2003 I WAS DRIVING HOME AT ABOUT 0730. MY CAR SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE LEFT, LIKE A MAGNET WAS PULLING . I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STAIRING, I TRIED TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN BY DOWN SHIFTING THE GEARS. THE ONLY THING THAT BROUGHT THAT CAR TO A STOP WAS THE CURVE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS WAS RIGHT BEFORE THE CURVE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NASTY. MY INSURANCE STATED, "THERE WAS A COMPLETE BRAKE IN THE RACK AND THAT IT WAS UNLIKELY CAUSED BY COLLISION. THIS BREAK CAUSED THE COLLISON. …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,020 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005998 · 2003-01-30 (January 30, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE WILL STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007505 · 2003-02-14 (February 14, 2003)
THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEELS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007505 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022046 · 2003-06-02 (June 2, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED AND CHEMICAL CONTENT CAME OUT ONTO DRIVER'S FACE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022046 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031433 · 2003-07-29 (July 29, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN IT RAINS THERE WOULD BE STANDING WATER IN VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031433 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041831 · 2003-10-24 (October 24, 2003)
CREATURES ARE ABLE TO GET INTO THE HEATER BLOWER FAN AND TO CONTAMINATE IT. WHEN THIS OCCURS HEATER BLOWER BECOMES INOPERATIVE. DEALERSHIP OR MANUFACTURER IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK *TS
Owner-reported narrative. 7 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042046 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER WHICH CAUSED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS NOT TO FUNCTION. ALSO, DRIVER NOTICED THAT WHEN TAPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BRAKES LOCKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042046 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042383 · 2003-10-06 (October 6, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY START TO FLICKER, THEN SLOWLY FADE OUT. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HEADLIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON AS IF NOTHING EVER HAPPENED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ON MANY OCCASIONS IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042383 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V443000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2003-11-04 (November 4, 2003)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V338000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2015-06-02 (June 2, 2015)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗