2003 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring.

20022004
Complaints
53
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2003 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:95,068 mi
Crash-related:3
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring.

Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
95,068
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2003 Chrysler Sebring

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~443,442 vehicles.

15V338000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~443,442 affected

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.

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2003 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2003 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Chrysler Sebring has 53 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Airbags (7 complaints, avg 95,068 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 95,068 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 443,442 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2003 Chrysler Sebring?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chrysler Sebring reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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