2004 Chrysler Sebring Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 9%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,010miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 9% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,010 miles. 4 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.
“When slowing down to stop, the vehicle lunges forward. (forcefull), so much that I hit someone that was 5+ft infront of me I do not have pictures with me. But I can provide them and also the repair bill”
NHTSA complaint #10995814, filed 2017-06, 63,000 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“When coming to a stop with my foot on the brake, the idle will drop down and then surge causing the car to lurch forward. It has also stalled on 2 occasions. I have almost hit another car and a pedestrian when the car unexpectedly jumped forward. I am afraid I will hit something. This problem needs to be investigated now.”
NHTSA complaint #10100133, filed 2004-11, 14,020 miles“Shortly after I took delivery on my 2004 Sebring sedan in july, 2004, I returned to the dealer because the car would shake and stall out at low idle speeds. The dealer addressed the problem. The problem recurred again in late 2005, but this time, it didn't always stall out. At times while I was breaking or even stopped with my foot on the break, the car would suddenly surge forward without my touching the accelerator. I took it to the dealership again, and it was fixed, I was told, by a computer update, and I got it back on 12/1/05. …”
NHTSA complaint #10150534, filed 2006-02, 18,000 miles“Purchased 4 door Chrysler Sebring sedan (4 cylinder at mcdonnough chrylser of east brunswick, nj 7/9/04 w/ 13 miles. 2 days following the purchase, car stalled at approximately 42 MPH on a crowded interstate, and started right back up. Drove to dealer to find that I needed a computer software update. Took the vehicle back, idling rough, rpms jumping all over the place. Several weeks later, vehicle stalled again this time on nj turnpike while slowing down, but not before surging forward, my foot was not on the accelerator, and again started right back up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118509, filed 2005-04, 8,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 34 | 14% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 8% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 16 | 8% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring
52 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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