2004 Chrysler Sebring: engine stalls while driving

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 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 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 Aug 20, 2013 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, she approached a traffic stop signal as the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted and resumed normally. In addition, on numerous occasions an unintended acceleration occurred when depressing the brake or accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they were unable to locate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Engine · 1,500 miles · FL

I recently saw that you are investigating chryslers for stalling while driving. I had this happen to me on several occasions in my 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. I have since sold it. I took it in and reported this to the dealer over 3 times to which they said they found nothing wrong. Once time it stalled in the middle of an intersection while the light was changing. I was in constant fear of it stalling while driving. Another time it stalled while I was going 15 miles per hour. It must have happened at least once a month. It often happened after refueling. I can provide you with the VIN. I both purchased the car and took it here with complaints on several occasions to: dadeland dodge chrysler jeepmore 16501 south dixie highway miami, fl 33157 (305) 278-9994

Filed Dec 11, 2012 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while traveling 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,291 miles · MN

I bought my used touring model sebring in may of 2011, and since then it has repeatedly jumped or leaped forward when coming to a stop or idling, even with my foot on the brake. I have almost caused a few accidents by ramming the car in front of me at a stop light and such. As well, it stalled out on me when I made a complete stop on 10/11/11. I have seen many, many of the same complaints and wish I knew what the issue was. Will be taking it into the repair shop tomorrow.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Engine · 131,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact was accelerating from a stop when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning the contact then coasted to the side of the street and tried to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer and they advised him that he needed to replace the oil pump, the cam shaft, and additional valves. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 131,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Acceleration · PA

I have owned a 2004 chrysler sebring for about 3 years. This issue has been sporadic throughout the time I've had the car. After driving on the highway and then needing to come to a stop at a traffic light, stop sign, or toll booth, the car periodically does one of two things; it either stalls, which then I have to restart the car and all is fine, or the rpms drop and this causes the car (by itself) to react by revving up the rpms and lunging forward while my foot remains on the brake. It's not so much the stalling part that bothers me, as I restart the car and go. However, on several occasions, I nearly hit the car in front of me when the car lunged forward. The occurrences are infrequent, but it is only going to take one time that the nearly becomes an accident. This issue occurs maybe 15-20 times per year. Out 20 occurrences, it will stall 18 times and lunge 2 times. Nothing has ever been found to be mechanically wrong with the car. After doing some research, it appears to be a common issue with this year, make and model. I've seen enough complaints to take the time to send this to you.

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · 78,000 miles · CA · crash

Car cold stalls, stalls when at traffic lights, engine shakes violently, brakes squeal an grind, when starting car floods itself and cannot be turned on for a few hours, had an accident at 44-50 MPH and airbag did not deploy,gears stick and do not come out of gear at times:insurance was called at time of accident and said no reason could be identified as to why airbag did not deploy. Car has had new brakes every 3-4 months,brand new cooling system, tune-up, oil change every 2500-3000 miles, dealership updated software, cold start stalling problem could not be duplicated, check engine light keeps coming on and off and no problems found at auto shop. I contacted the dealership and they informed me that since the car was used they were not going to and could not do anything about it and refused to check anything out or even listen to my concerns. I have researched and there have been many complaints on this model of vehicle doing all of these things. Since the first initial time of problem problems have continued. Car is at 96,000 miles but has left me strandeded since and keep having to replace parts.