2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,469miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and other or unknown (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,469 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Air bags1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I bought a 2003 sebring exactly two months ago, and prior to signing the papers to seal the deal, I had the dealership check out the reason there was no stereo, interior lights, trunk lights and why the keyless entry did not work when I test drove the car. They came back to explain that the fuse had blown they fixed it and asked me to drive the car home that night, and to bring it back the next day for further evaluation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074561, filed 2004-05, 22,413 milesAir bags: “Driver going approx 40 miles an hour around curve, clockspring broke causing the steering wheel to become inoperable. Driver lost control of vehicle went off road hit two trees. Airbag did not deploy. Car is totaled and driver is in critical condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10670585, filed 2015-01Other or unknown: “The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe. The entire instrument panel was warped and the padding was loosened from the panel. There was no prior warning to this defect. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the possibility of the air bags deploying. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 108,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10241364, filed 2008-09Transmission and drivetrain: “After picking up vehicle from dealer and reporting slipping on the transmission, the dealer told me the transmission was starting to break up. A new one would cost $7,000, and a refurbished one would be $5,500, and there was a waiting list. I decided to drive it home an explore other avenues. The vehicle lasted maybe five miles and it died on the freeway. The engine light came on, the engine started smoking, and the engine just died. I lifted the hood and the engine was smoking as the transmission had broken and it had been leaking its fluid on the freeway. I called a tow truck to tow it home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470685, filed 2012-08, 108,525 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,413 and 108,525 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Other model years of the Chrysler Sebring Coupe
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 40,292 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 65,469 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 16 | 32,781 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 19 | 62,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 9 | 129,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chrysler Sebring Coupe model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Coupe reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,469 miles and the middle half falls between 22,413 and 108,525 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.