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Chrysler SebringModel year report

2003 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,000miles, 33 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring. The part named most often is suspension, with 8 complaints (19% of the total), followed by air bags (7) and brakes (6). 33 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 37 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Fuel system (1), Interior lighting (1), Seat belts (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “Start car, when in idle it shuts off with in a few seconds of hitting gas now. It use to idle and I would have to rev a little so it would not turn off. That worked for a little bit today to broke down. Luckily in my drive way this time instead of the middle of road like last week. Why is my car doing this?”

NHTSA complaint #10723312, filed 2015-06, 155,000 miles

Air bags: “I own a 2003 Sebring lx model, within the first year of owning it, I was turning up into a driveway and I heard a loud pop, the clock spring went in the steering wheel causing the hazard lights, signal lights and cruise control to be inoperative. The dealership that I purchased it from replaced it under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10239239, filed 2008-08, 10,000 miles

Brakes: “I have a 2003 Chrysler Sebring lx, I bought it used with 21,000 miles in march of 2004, nearly new right? Since then, I have gone through 2 sets of rotors and pads for the front, 1 set of tires, passenger side lower ball joint, totaling over $700.00 for repairs, that I paid out of my pocket. The fan knob inside the car that controls the speed of the heater fan labeled 1-4, now only works on 3 and 4. Now the lower tie- rod end on passenger side is bad or making a thumping noise. …”

NHTSA complaint #10132503, filed 2005-08, 59,000 miles

Engine cooling: “I own a 2003 chyrsler that has been brought in two times to address a problem with the car not driving smoothly. It begun by acting as though it was stalling only in reverse. It then became even when moving forward at low speeds to now when on the freeway at 60mph it does this. I have taken it in to the dealership who first time told me they could not pinpoint the problem to keep driving it till it got worse. Well, it did. …”

NHTSA complaint #10114004, filed 2005-03, 41,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

42% of the 33 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,000 and 94,000 miles.

12%0–106%10–2524%25–5015%50–7518%75–10018%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (33 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Sebring · coupe not rated4 / 4———
Sebring · C not rated3 / 3———
Sebring · sedan not rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2003 Chrysler Sebring version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sebring FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual212924$2,800
Sebring FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual213024$2,800
Sebring FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192621$3,200
Sebring FWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,200
Sebring FWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic182520$3,350
Sebring FWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic182520$3,350
Sebring 4 Door FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202722$3,050
Sebring 4 Door FWD2.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic192521$3,200
Sebring 4 Door FWD2.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic192621$3,200
Sebring 4 Door FWD2.7L 6-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic192521$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 37 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 37 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler Sebring

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20108671,5003—2250 · TypicalFalling
20094355,0002—2230 · FewerFalling
200823870,0004—2291 · MoreFalling
200733765,0007—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612070,0000—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20057572,5003—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200422039,9604—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20034259,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200221064,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200124265,0009—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20009380,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199917285,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199826783,5003—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199721088,7885—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199634376,8507—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199513298,0003—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Chrysler Sebring model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 8 complaints (19% of the total), followed by air bags with 7.

Has the 2003 Chrysler Sebring been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring get?

The EPA rates the 2003 Chrysler Sebring (Sebring, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Chrysler Sebring reported?

Among the 33 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,000 miles and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 94,000 miles; 42% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.