While driving approximately 25 mph I crossed over railroad tracks in the road. There is only a very small bump going over these. The front drivers side wheel came off. The lower ball joint pulled out and pulled the front axle out. The vehicle only has 91,000 miles on it. There was no warning that this was going to happen. I was driving in normal traffic. And was unable to move the vehicle out of the traffic lane. Vehicle had to be towed. This happened yesterday 7/10/21. I have seen other reports of problems with this but vehicles have higher mileage than mine. Is there not a recall for this?
The worst 2003 Chrysler Sebring problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine9
- Suspension8
- Airbags7
- Brakes6
- Body4
- Acceleration3
- Electrical3
- Steering3
- Wheels3
- Lights2
- Transmission2
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Recall number 15V338000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification began on december 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.
Recall number 03V443000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
Defect investigations
Safety belt cinching latch plate
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.
PE02082
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring 75
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the...
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
- Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy
- 05182535AD
2003 Chrysler Sebring fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-21 | 26-30 | 21-24 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 25-26 | 20-21 |
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 25-26 | 21 |
What 2003 Chrysler Sebring owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I won a car from my local chrysler dealer. The car had a 2.7l v6 engine in it that nada and kbb do not list such an engine in this type of car that I won, so I can only assume it was a dealer swap prior to the raffle drawing, but they deny the swap when I called them about this incident. When I won it, last june it had like 181,000 miles on the car, unknown mileage on the engine, but I had it from jun to deb 2016 and drove it maybe 9000 miles max and it failed without warning. I changed the oil every 3000 to 4000 miles, so like 2-3 times since I have had the car and it had no indication of any engine problems prior to spontaneous and complete engine failure. I have my cars services regularly for tire rotations, car inspections etc. Nothing could have warned me about this and I had no idea about the class actions law suits pertaining to this exact engine until my engine failed a few months ago. I climbing th interstate on ramp when all of a sudden the RPM's on my car continued to rise while my car was slowing down, in essense it was reving as I accellerated, but my car was slowing, so I immediately pulled over on the side of the road and attempted to restart my car, nothing happened, so I had it towed to a local mechanic, when it got back to the shop, the car started back up as normal, but I left it anyway, because it clearly had an issue. It was discovered after the mechanic drove it that the oil light came on and the engine lost oil pressure. There was plenty of good oil in the tank, when it was checked and based on the level there was no need to add oil. It was determined that the engine was seizing up due to oil sludge and that my only fix is a new engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, he tried to turn left and the front passenger side tire turned outwards. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm and bonjoy was fractured it caused the axle to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension) however the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 131,389.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. Updated 03/09/16
I was in a wreck on 11/06/2015, a women failed to yield and I t-boned her passenger side by back door/back tire, I was going 30 miles an hour the speed limit on the city road, I had my safety restraint on and still managed to hit the steering wheel and window, I had a loose car seat in front that hit the passenger dash, no airbags deployed, she was headed north and I was headed west, I was driving straight on the road when I hit her, so it felt like a brick wall at 30 MPH, I ended up in the er with a sprained wrist, my left side of my head was swollen, and I'm having issues in my back(doctor said neck and back pain is most likely due to whiplash, I am still having issues with back pain. From all the information I've found on recalls, there is not one for faulty airbags on my chrysler lxi....
Start car, when in idle it shuts off with in a few seconds of hitting gas now. It use to idle and I would have to rev a little so it would not turn off. That worked for a little bit today to broke down. Luckily in my drive way this time instead of the middle of road like last week. Why is my car doing this?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the dashboard began to rise without cause. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Engine failure due to oil sludge. This is, apparently, a common problem affecting the 2.7l v6 engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the horn failed to function and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
Dash separating fro vent possibly by the sun. Also the front bumper scrap most driveways.
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Questions about the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
Is the 2003 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2003 Chrysler Sebring, fewer than a typical Sebring model year.
What is the 2003 Chrysler Sebring year score?
The 2003 Chrysler Sebring scores 87 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chrysler Sebring: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chrysler Sebring?
Engine and cooling, with 9 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles. Next is suspension (8).
How many recalls does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Chrysler Sebring have bad engine?
The Chrysler Sebring model years with the most engine complaints are 2001 (91 complaints), 2007 (79 complaints) and 2004 (63 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring get?
Official estimates for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring range from 20 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-21 city and 26-30 highway.
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