Recalls ·2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible; the most frequently affected component is suspension — lower arm. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about suspension. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints12
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Suspension — Lower armCampaign 10E059000 · 27 Dec 2010

Problem: Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers k7425, 10945, fa4510x, k7427, 10946, and fa4611x, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. The ball joint on the control arm assembly can fail causing the ball stud to wear through the control arm housing resulting in noise and/or separation of the ball stud from the housing.

Risk: If there is a separation of the ball stud from the housing, the driver can loose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 07E023000 · 29 Mar 2007

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during april 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Suspension3 · 25%
Air bags3 · 25%
Engine2 · 17%
Vehicle speed control2 · 17%
Seats1 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 8%
Unknown or other1 · 8%
Service brakes1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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20165
20173
20182
20191

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. When the contact turned on the vehicle to warm it up, she left and noticed smoke inside the vehicle upon her return. The contact stated that the passenger seat was smoking and contained a hole. The contact did not see any flames. The vehicle was not taken to a…

Seats · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would abnormally shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…

Suspension · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Had fuel pump replaced a couple months ago. Then at gas station wouldnt start at all, had a tow truck take it to a mechanic and that mechanic tapped on gas tank and it started and said fuel pump needs to be replace so i called the dealer where i bought it because the new fuel pump had a warranty. They said they found…

Engine · Apr 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving vehicle, the right front wheel, with brake assembly, and hub broke off car, luckily on a suburban street

Suspension · Jul 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20002
20033
20042
20052

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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