2003 Chrysler Sebring Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring, 14% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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 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“I am a 2003 Chrysler Sebring owner with a 2.7l engine, right after I bought it of the lot pre-owned it had to be bought back to get checked out because the engine light came on a few times and the water pump had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134849, filed 2005-08, 81,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10041831, filed 2003-10, 7 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Sebring. While driving approximately 3 MPH and proceeding to make a left turn, the engine stopped without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected underneath the hood and noticed that the engine was overheating. After several attempts, the engine finally started and made a loud knocking noise. Immediately following, the temperature gauge increased drastically. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was due to engine sludge. The vehicle has not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245037, filed 2008-10, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10229181Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223602Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 37 | 11% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 52 | 24% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 48 | 23% |
| 2001 | 89 | 37% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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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