2004 Chrysler Sebring Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 10%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,120miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 10% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,120 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2004 Chrysler Sebring lt stalled out on me in the middle of in intersection in a left turn lane. Could not get car restarted immediately and was in heavy traffic. Once I had restarted the vehicle I moved over to the shoulder where it happened again, and this also happened in a parking lot. This is dangerous. If stall would have happened 2 seconds later I would've been t-boned by a pickup truck. Upon stall the car engaged the e-brake and also lit up the following warning lights : engaged ebrake, oil, battery, and engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10577776, filed 2014-04, 165,000 miles“I purchased this car new as a christmas gift for my wife in 2004. She had informed me a couple of times prior to the reported date that she'd experienced the car failing to start when she turned the switch. She stated when she turned the ignition to start the car nothing would happen-- the car would just be silent. After returning the key to the start position again and attempting to start it-- the car would start. It has also happened to me on a few occasions. The problem was never located. We just continue to use it as is. …”
NHTSA complaint #10659423, filed 2014-11, 7,321 miles“I can remember all of the dates that these problems occurred but, I did have automobile insurance and they did have a tote truck to take my car to a body shop. This been repaired some time three to four time a year. I keep going to get this repaired. I bought two cars same make and model and everything on both cars been repaired and its not because of an automobile incident its because of the barron been coming aparts. I have bought a new motor on both cars. I have had nothing but. Problems with this car the same problems with both cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609267, filed 2014-07, 200,000 miles“On 2/25/04 had electical problem dealership confirmed and said nothing to fix, on 3/13/04 driving on freeway car had no power all electrical system shut down now dealership replacing cluster & battery cause gauges not working but unable to detect what caused electrical system to shut down I fear for my life.”
NHTSA complaint #10063661, filed 2004-03, 1,643 miles“Cuts off when idle or moving at low speeds, irradically jerks when stopping or pulling off, smell of gas. I took my car to the dealer on three separate occasions. The first time they made me pay for fuel injectors. The second time they relearned the computer. The third time they said they could not find anything wrong. Not once did they say anything about the recall and I have still not received notification of the recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10106001, filed 2005-01, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31…
- 10129044Aug 17, 20161NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect…
- 10129043Aug 17, 2016Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of…
- 10129041Aug 12, 2016P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part…
- 10018983Dec 3, 2005Power distribution center #1 fuse open.
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 2004 Chrysler Sebring
52 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology