2004 Chrysler Sebring Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,619miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 4% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,619 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 was driving down the road coming to a stop light when I noticed my car had just turned off without warning. Luckily there was a turn lane and the light was red so I didn't cause any accident. After that I took my car to see why the engine light came on and the mechanic said the code stated it had to do with the oxygen sensor. I replaced the part and the car ran ok until another time I was stopped at a light and the car turned off again. I've noticed the engine light comes on and then goes off after a couple of days. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749941, filed 2015-08, 75,000 miles“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“Purchased 2004 Chrysler Sebring from ed tomko dealership in avon lake, oh on sept 23rd. After 270 miles (9-29-03) the steering column started to shake while idling at stop lights (visibly shaking and makes it difficult to keep my hands on the steering wheel, as my entire upper body feels the affects). I took the car into the ed tomko dealership on oct 6th and was told this was normal for a 4 cylinder (I have owned 4 cylinder Chrysler vehicles for 14 years and never encountered this defect). …”
NHTSA complaint #10045743, filed 2003-11, 270 miles“After turning around in a trailer park parking lot just started going forward when the lower ball joint separated from the lower control arm causing the left front tire to collapse from under the car and disabling the steering. If this had happened on the street at normal speeds it would probably have caused a major crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10470050, filed 2012-08, 97,238 miles“Thhe stearing will lock up and belt will sqeel even when the belt is tight got worse till line blew wide open not good when having kids thank god not in car when it happen.almost lost it.this is not a normal thing ive looked alot up on this.”
NHTSA complaint #10748592, filed 2015-08, 123,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 | 12 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 11% |
| 2005 | 7 | 9% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 22 | 10% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring
52 complaintsAir 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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