2004 Chrysler Sebring engine problems

Filed Mar 14, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · IN

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)

Filed Jun 17, 2023 · Engine · VA

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.

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Engine · FL

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.

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 75,000 miles · VA

I was driving down the road coming to a stop light when I noticed my car had just turned off without warning. Luckily there was a turn lane and the light was red so I didn't cause any accident. After that I took my car to see why the engine light came on and the mechanic said the code stated it had to do with the oxygen sensor. I replaced the part and the car ran ok until another time I was stopped at a light and the car turned off again. I've noticed the engine light comes on and then goes off after a couple of days. I was told I probably need to replace the intake manifold gasket which I bought but haven't replaced because someone told me about the recall of other sebrings that had the same problem. The car was running fine and the engine light had gone off and then it happened again with no warning. I looked up and saw there have been other same complaints of the engine stalling as one is driving. The code given was h07. I am disabled and cannot afford to take a risk to drive down the road and this happen again. Please let me know where I should take my car to have the defective part replaced. I am also having problems with the driver side window coming off track and going through the rubber and I am afraid the window will shatter because it won't stop going up. I greatly appreciate any help you can give. Thank you

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 84,150 miles · TX

Air conditioner stops working.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Engine · 37,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while traveling 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 37,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Engine · 134,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle accelerated and stalled without warning. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 134,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 165,000 miles · IA

My 2004 chrysler sebring lt stalled out on me in the middle of in intersection in a left turn lane. Could not get car restarted immediately and was in heavy traffic. Once I had restarted the vehicle I moved over to the shoulder where it happened again, and this also happened in a parking lot. This is dangerous. If stall would have happened 2 seconds later I would've been t-boned by a pickup truck. Upon stall the car engaged the e-brake and also lit up the following warning lights : engaged ebrake, oil, battery, and engine.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Engine · 104,000 miles · NY

Engine seized up while driving it. I was on the parkway and this put me in a very dangerous situation. No lights or warning at all....car was well maintained and oil changed every 3,000 miles. Sludge build up in engine and I was advised this was a defect on these engines. I was advised by the mechanic that changing the oil regularly would not of prevented the build up, this is a defect and is happening to these engines.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 136,100 miles · DC

Electrical and engine problems defective engine caused car to cut off intermittently.