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2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 62 total for the year
Median mileage
107,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 6% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I smelled a burning smell the engine light came on so I brought it to my mechanic and he found a lot of stress cracks in the oil pan which is aluminum told me I was lucky the engine didn't seize or catch on fire the exhaust pie is under one of the cracks and as the car got hot that crack expanded. There are several more in the pan. This is a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10586362, filed 2014-05, 108,000 miles

“2004 2.7l Chrysler sebring gtc convertible v-6 engine suffered complete failure at 107,000 miles. While driving engine started to buck, surge, and make a serious knocking sound, white smoke poured out of the tail pipe. Engine light came on, car stalled in it's tracks, unable to run again. Had to have it towed away. Mechanic stated engine was ruined due to coolant entering the internals.”

NHTSA complaint #10498352, filed 2013-02, 107,000 miles

“Had fuel pump replaced a couple months ago. Then at gas station wouldnt start at all, had a tow truck take it to a mechanic and that mechanic tapped on gas tank and it started and said fuel pump needs to be replace so I called the dealer where I bought it because the new fuel pump had a warranty. They said they found nothing wrong with fuel pump but found problem wirh #2 selinoid and they replaced it. Two weeks later ths car was driving fine but when I got home and turned off the car for a couple hours it started right up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11031652, filed 2017-10

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200446%
200314%
200232%
200143%
200011%
199944%
199812%

Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Engine cooling
15 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology