Total Complaints
8 filings
CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN · model year
2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN
8 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2003CHRYSLERSEBRING SEDAN carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2003 SEBRING SEDAN is air bags:frontal with 1 filings, followed by steering (1) and suspension:rear (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 2003 SEBRING SEDAN, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
Recalls (1)
10E05900027/12/2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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 HO
Recent Complaints
20150325STEERING:COLUMN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, HORN, AND CRUISE CONTROL WERE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
20150325ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, HORN, AND CRUISE CONTROL WERE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
20150325VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, HORN, AND CRUISE CONTROL WERE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
20150325ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, HORN, AND CRUISE CONTROL WERE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
20150325AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, HORN, AND CRUISE CONTROL WERE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
20110323SUSPENSION:REAR
COMPLAINT OF KNOCKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. FOUND REAR SPRING MOUNT BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. MADE OF ALUMINUM POT METAL? *TR
Mileage: 97,598
20100210AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CLOCK SPRING BROKE IN STEERING WHEEL. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER AND MADE APPOINTMENT. VERIFIED BROKEN SPRING . NOT IN STOCK. 10 DAYS LATER CALLED DEALER STILL NO PART. AM DRIVING WITHOUT AIR BAG, LIGHT STILL ON. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
20100210STEERING
CLOCK SPRING BROKE IN STEERING WHEEL. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER AND MADE APPOINTMENT. VERIFIED BROKEN SPRING . NOT IN STOCK. 10 DAYS LATER CALLED DEALER STILL NO PART. AM DRIVING WITHOUT AIR BAG, LIGHT STILL ON. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
Compare 2003CHRYSLERSEBRING SEDAN to Similar Vehicles
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RQ24004Recall QueryOpen
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN have?▼
The 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN?▼
Yes, the 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN?▼
The most-complained component for the 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING and SUSPENSION:REAR.
Is the 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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