FaultScore

FaultScore report

2004 Chrysler Sebring problems

Owners have filed 304 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA between 2003 and 2025. The largest single group is the engine & cooling. Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 16 worst.

D

FaultScore 75/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chrysler Sebring.

How this is worked out

The numbers

304

Complaints

36

Crashes reported

14

Fires reported

25

Injuries reported

1 complaint reports a death.

39,960 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

44%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 59 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 76 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 59
Against the median year of the Chrysler Sebring. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 76
44% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2004 compares with every other Chrysler Sebring

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2004 Chrysler Sebring

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Engine & Cooling 65 21.4%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 46,409 mi

Airbags 32 10.5%

14 crashes, 0 fires · median 38,242 mi

Suspension 27 8.9%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 85,000 mi

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 27,710 mi

0 crashes, 2 fires · median 23,120 mi

4 crashes, 0 fires · median 16,010 mi

2 crashes, 3 fires · median 18,750 mi

Brakes 14 4.6%

4 crashes, 0 fires · median 24,192 mi

Seats 12 3.9%

0 crashes, 7 fires · median 86,000 mi

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 15,692 mi

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 35,000 mi

Steering 8 2.6%

Median failure at 88,619 miles

Seat Belts 7 2.3%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 38,000 mi

Other & Unspecified 6 2.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 78,000 mi

Wheels 6 2.0%

Median failure at 58,500 miles

Tires 5 1.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 30,242 mi

Lights 5 1.6%

Median failure at 17,930 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 4 1.3%

Median failure at 38,000 miles

Stability & Traction Control 3 1.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 46,000 mi

Equipment & Accessories 2 0.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 44,642 mi

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Engine 19 25.3%
Automatic Transmission 19 25.3%
Rear 9 12.0%
Frontal 8 10.7%
Seat Heater/Cooler 7 9.3%
Cooling System 5 6.7%
Rotor 4 5.3%
Horn 4 5.3%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 21 9.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 28 12.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 39 16.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 45 19.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 30 12.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 40 17.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 19 8.2%
150,000+ miles 10 4.3%

NHTSA crash tests

The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.

These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.

Frontal crash test of a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Frontal crash test

Side barrier crash test of a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Side barrier crash test

Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration Overall Front Side Rollover
2004 Chrysler Sebring 2-DR.
2004 Chrysler Sebring 4-DR.
2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Nov 2003 peak 14 Mar 2025

Recalls on the 2004 Chrysler Sebring

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

15V338000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

09E056000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.

Risk: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

07E023000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

04V336000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE LEFT HAND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Risk: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT BEING IMPROPERLY RESTRAINED IN A CRASH.

04V313000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.

Risk: BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE.

03V443000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 193,000 miles Apple Grove, WV Fire

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I HEARD A POP THE A LOT OF SMOKE CAME IN THE CAR, I PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A FIRE BY THE FIREWALL, THE FUEL RLN HAD CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA complaint #11328482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 145,000 miles Haver Hill, MA Crash

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL TWICE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT TWO INSPECTORS TO EXAMINE THE DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS AN INSURANCE ISSUE AND THEY WERE NOT LIABLE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

NHTSA complaint #11066519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 63,000 miles Broomall, PA Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 63,000 miles Broomall, PA Crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 110,000 miles Quincy, MA Fire

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS REALLY HOT AND HAD TWO BURN HOLES. THERE WAS ALSO A HOLE IN THE CONTACT'S JEANS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS ALSO BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

NHTSA complaint #10954948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 91,000 miles Belvidere, IL Fire

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE STRONG FUMES OF FUEL COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND A PUDDLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE THE FLUID ORIGINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE FUEL TANK, WHICH WAS REMOVED, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE NEAR WHERE THE RETURN LINE ENTERED INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE COMPONENTS WERE INTERNALLY BURNED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 04V313000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 03V443000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

NHTSA complaint #10750263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Coatesville, IN

ENGINE

Driving on [XXX] in Indiana my rpm’s began to accelerate and I hit my breaks and once I got to 30 mph my breaks went out. I looked online and one after another of complaints for exactly this has been posted in rooms. It was towed to our mechanic and hopefully he can figure out why INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11648298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Coatesville, IN

SERVICE BRAKES

Driving on [XXX] in Indiana my rpm’s began to accelerate and I hit my breaks and once I got to 30 mph my breaks went out. I looked online and one after another of complaints for exactly this has been posted in rooms. It was towed to our mechanic and hopefully he can figure out why INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11648298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Coatesville, IN

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Driving on [XXX] in Indiana my rpm’s began to accelerate and I hit my breaks and once I got to 30 mph my breaks went out. I looked online and one after another of complaints for exactly this has been posted in rooms. It was towed to our mechanic and hopefully he can figure out why INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11648298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Norfolk, VA

ENGINE

Random stalling upon deceleration with no warning lights after stalling (as if the engine thinks it is still running). Occurs at low speed. Sometimes the engine will surge when the rpm drops off instead of stalling. I have almost run into other cars when the surging happens. The stalling occurs randomly and is becoming more frequent. A scan of the internet shows many others with same issue. No CEL.

NHTSA complaint #11527525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ocala, FL

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with smoke coming from underneath the hood. Smoke then entered the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the odometer was inoperable. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that her daughter had asthma; however, the contact and her two children did not receive medical attention. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to their location. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA complaint #11512130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lehigh Acres, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Car will start sometimes and then will not. Replaced 20 amp fuse and it will start. Maybe 10-15 times it will start and then it will not. My wife drives the car and is very concerning to her. Have looked at other complaints on your site about this and no one has had it resolved!!!!

NHTSA complaint #11507509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 95,000 miles Plant City, FL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while her fiancée was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle seemed as if it was running out of gasoline. The check engine and a fuel warning light were illuminated. The driver pulled over at a service station and became aware of gasoline pouring from the fuel return. The driver parked the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

NHTSA complaint #11464986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 79,120 miles Milwaukee, WI

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH IS ON. MEANING AIR BAG IS NOT OPERATIONAL.

NHTSA complaint #11413631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 79,120 miles Milwaukee, WI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH IS ON. MEANING AIR BAG IS NOT OPERATIONAL.

NHTSA complaint #11413631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 265,000 miles Troy, AL

SUSPENSION

DRIVERS SIDE BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE TURNING ONTO HIGHWAY. TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR AND AXLE SEPARATED FROM TRANSAXLE. APPROXIMATE SPEED LESS THAN 6MPH. NO CONTOL OF CAR AFTER INCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #11377440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 193,000 miles Apple Grove, WV Fire

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I HEARD A POP THE A LOT OF SMOKE CAME IN THE CAR, I PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A FIRE BY THE FIREWALL, THE FUEL RLN HAD CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA complaint #11328482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 102,000 miles Moon Township, PA

SUSPENSION

THIS CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE HAD THE LEFT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. THE LOCATION HAPPENED ON SMOOTHLY PAVED SPRING RUN ROAD EXTENSION LOCATED IN PENNSYLVANIA, ALLEGHENY COUNTY,IN MOON TOWNSHIP. THE TIME OF THIS EVENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 6:15 A.M.

NHTSA complaint #11271345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 109,021 miles Edgwater, FL

SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TURNED SIDEWAYS. THE VEHICLE SWERVED ON THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER QUICKLY. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILIZED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,021.

NHTSA complaint #11210844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 5 miles Boutte, LA

SUSPENSION

BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE LEAVING FROM IN FRONT OF MY HOME LUCELY

NHTSA complaint #11203286 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Grant, MI

STEERING

AS I DRIVE MY SEBRING, EVERY DIP, HOLE OR CREVASSE MY CAR HITS(GOING 30 AND UP ITS DANGEROUS) SENDS IT WAY TO THE SIDE, DOESN'T HAVE AN EXACT SIDE EITHER. DOES IT BOTH WAYS. I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY LOWER BALL JOINTS SO POSSIBLY MY CONTROL ARMS AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT THIS SPECIFIC CAR HAD ISSUES WITH THE CONTROL ARMS. THE WAY THE CAR DRIVES RIGHT NOW IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS AND I WAS JUST CURIOUS IF THIS CAR DID ACTUALLY HAVE A RECALL OR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.

NHTSA complaint #11174398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Grant, MI

SUSPENSION

AS I DRIVE MY SEBRING, EVERY DIP, HOLE OR CREVASSE MY CAR HITS(GOING 30 AND UP ITS DANGEROUS) SENDS IT WAY TO THE SIDE, DOESN'T HAVE AN EXACT SIDE EITHER. DOES IT BOTH WAYS. I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY LOWER BALL JOINTS SO POSSIBLY MY CONTROL ARMS AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT THIS SPECIFIC CAR HAD ISSUES WITH THE CONTROL ARMS. THE WAY THE CAR DRIVES RIGHT NOW IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS AND I WAS JUST CURIOUS IF THIS CAR DID ACTUALLY HAVE A RECALL OR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.

NHTSA complaint #11174398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 145,000 miles Haver Hill, MA Crash

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL TWICE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT TWO INSPECTORS TO EXAMINE THE DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS AN INSURANCE ISSUE AND THEY WERE NOT LIABLE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

NHTSA complaint #11066519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 63,000 miles Broomall, PA Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 63,000 miles Broomall, PA Crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 110,000 miles Quincy, MA Fire

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS REALLY HOT AND HAD TWO BURN HOLES. THERE WAS ALSO A HOLE IN THE CONTACT'S JEANS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS ALSO BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

NHTSA complaint #10954948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LOS Banos, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS FAIR ME. MY CAR HAS BEEN REPORTED STOLEN 3 TIMES AND NEVER MADE IT TO A DATA BASE. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING LOOKED FOR IN 14 DATA BASES IN 12 COUNTRY'S. THIS CAR IS A THOUSAND POUNDS LIGHT AND I WOULD LIKE TO I OW HOW HOLDS TOW COMPANIES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAULTY VEHICLE REPORTS? THE DEALER?. WHY HAS THIS CAR NOT BEEN CRIMINALLY PROCESSED.

NHTSA complaint #10948738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marietta, GA

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10903777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marietta, GA

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #10903754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 67,285 miles Austell, GA

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,285.

NHTSA complaint #10884335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Martinez, CA

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #10871334 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.