2003 Chrysler Sebring Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.
“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“Worked with the repair shop - evans auto car in blue ash, oh - to understand why 2003 Chrysler Sebring suddenly experiences drop in speed from 70 to 25 MPH. Repair shop noted car computer likely faulty and parts unavailable from dealership. According to message boards and other Chrysler shops, dealers are restricted from releasing parts due to anticipated future problems. Problems stem from cold-soldering of the main computer board. This is a dangerous developing safety concern that warrants future investigation due to manufacturer holding back parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262813, filed 2009-03, 93,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10042046, filed 2003-10Related service bulletins
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- 10016602Aug 4, 2005Mil illumination - misfire diagnostic trouble code (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304.
- 10013716Mar 25, 2005Flash: mil illumination diagnostic trouble codes (dtc/diagnostic trouble code) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306-cold start misfire.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 | 20% |
| 2009 | 9 | 21% |
| 2008 | 88 | 37% |
| 2007 | 119 | 35% |
| 2006 | 58 | 48% |
| 2005 | 21 | 28% |
| 2004 | 23 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 15 | 7% |
| 2001 | 23 | 10% |
| 2000 | 9 | 10% |
| 1999 | 14 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 9% |
| 1996 | 37 | 11% |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
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.
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