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2004 Chrysler Sebring Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
52about this part
Share
24%of 220 total for the year
Median mileage
43,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 24% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We took our vehicle for yearly inspection and our mechanic said that our 2004 Chrysler Sebring, with approximately 32,000 miles had a cracked resonator cap. He has already seen one Sebring with 29,000 miles with the same problem and recommended to us to call the dealership. The warranty had expired in june and they said that it would not be covered.”

NHTSA complaint #10209595, filed 2007-11, 32,000 miles

“2.7l v6 engine failure in our 2004 Sebring with 48,300 miles. The engine failed while driving, had to have the car towed and find a way back home 30 miles away. The dealership states the cause as oil sludge will not cover under 7 yr/70000 mile warranty. We complained that the car was not acting right on 3-26-06 and was told nothing wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #10155224, filed 2006-04, 48,500 miles

“I bought my used touring model Sebring in may of 2011, and since then it has repeatedly jumped or leaped forward when coming to a stop or idling, even with my foot on the brake. I have almost caused a few accidents by ramming the car in front of me at a stop light and such. As well, it stalled out on me when I made a complete stop on 10/11/11. I have seen many, many of the same complaints and wish I knew what the issue was. Will be taking it into the repair shop tomorrow.”

NHTSA complaint #10429549, filed 2011-10, 80,291 miles

“I purchased my car in nov 2005 and on several occasions the car has stalled on me I started the car back up immediately. On other occasions the engine would rev up while sitting at a red light or either in a drive thru lane at a restaurant. The car was not in park it scared me to death. I don't know the reason for this. The car isn't under warranty any longer and I know the wont fix it problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10167851, filed 2006-09, 30,258 miles

“Car has 5500 miles on it and has stalled three times under different circumstances. It has lunged forward on two separated occasions along with idling rough at times. I am picking it up at dealer this afternoon for the above problems. They have reset the computer. I will keep you posted. After reading this site I am worried about my safety and the safety of others.”

NHTSA complaint #10082361, filed 2004-07, 1,100 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201045%
200912%
2008104%
20073711%
2006108%
2005811%
20045224%
2003614%
20024823%
20018937%
200078%
1999106%
1998197%
19972210%
19963911%
19951511%

Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring

Air bags
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 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.

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