2004 Chrysler Sebring fuel system 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 May 17, 2022 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while her fiancée was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle seemed as if it was running out of gasoline. The check engine and a fuel warning light were illuminated. The driver pulled over at a service station and became aware of gasoline pouring from the fuel return. The driver parked the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · Fuel system · 193,000 miles · WV · fire

I heard a pop the a lot of smoke came in the car, I pulled over and popped the hood and there was a fire by the firewall, the fuel rln had caught fire.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that there were strong fumes of fuel coming from outside the vehicle and a puddle underneath the vehicle. The contact was unable to determine where the fluid originated. An independent mechanic inspected the fuel tank, which was removed, and determined that there was a fire near where the return line entered into the fuel tank. The components were internally burned and needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the fuel tank assembly. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 04v313000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 03v443000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that whenever driving between 10-20 MPH, the vehicle would jerk or hesitate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that there were two recalls for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 04v313000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v443000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), but the contact's vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and also stated that the vehicle was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was 59,000.

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2008 · Fuel system · AL · crash · fire

Client petra monika winn burned to death when the steel (california) gas tank on her 2004 chrysler sebring split at a weld during rear end impact. *tr 10/31/08 add information

Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My vehicle in may 2006 starting showing signs of ignition failure. My check engine light remains on while I am driving the vehicle. When I attempt to turn off vehicle off,it remains on for at least 15 minutes or longer until I can get it to turn off w/o the key in the ignition. This means my car is drivable w/o a key in the ignition. This car started having problems at 29,000 miles. The hood of the vehicle gets extremely hot. According to the recall reports which states that a break in molding in the fuel pump can lead to ignition failure which is a safety hazard and can cause a fire. My car has been in the shop 3x in less than 5 months. Ancira jeep chrysler has failed to fix this problem and has continued to charge me for a fuel pump, cam sensor, and ignition. I picked up my car from the dealership just a few days ago and not even 10 min later when I got home the problem was still occuring but worse. My car is in the shop as we speak and I have yet to hear feedback unless I call; even then, they can't give me an answer. The service advisor called me to ask me how to turn my car off, there is a huge problem when a certified dealership w/mechanics is asking their customer how to fix their car. I should not have to pay at all, this is a defective product and the service and quality I have recieved is unacceptable. I was not provide transportation for there errors and I am relying on others for transportation.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Fuel system · 880 miles · NC

I purchased my 2004 sebring at shellby chrysler jeep\eagle dealership. Just a few short months later ,my car started just cutting off. Then it started jumping forward while I had my foot on the brake almost causing me to get hit in several intersections. I took my car in more than 7 times to be told that they could not find a problem because the check engine light did not come on therefore it would not pull a code. Meanwhile, I have to take it back for a leak somewhere. This happened twice. Now 2 years later just as my warranty has ran out, the car starts cutting off and leaving me stranded. I had to have towed to the dealership only for the service department to smart off at ma and tell me that it was out of gas. I knew this was not true because the first time this happened the first thing I did was try to put gas in it. Also, when I was having trouble only a few months after I bought the car that something was wrong with the gas gauge,but of course,they could not find a problem. The car cut off again and I took it back,asked them to check the gas gauge and then was told the sending unit in the gas tank was bad,now that its out of warranty and I have to pay over 700.00 for the part to be replaced. Oh yeah,and the paint is peeling off!

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Fuel system · OH

2004 chrysler sebring convertible, 29,500 miles. Engine running rough. Engine light would go on periodically then go off. Took to dealer. Did diagnostics, charge $84.00. Found cracked resonator pipe, replaced, no charge. Cylinders 3 & 5 misfiring. Dealer tells me that they need to take out the fuel injectors to clean, charge would be $234.00. So much for 3 years, 36,000 mile warranty. I have never taken any car in for the injectors to be taken out and cleaned. I replace the spark plugs my self and put in injector cleaner in the gas. Car is running better but still misfires on occasion. So much for american cars and the workmanship. This is the last chrysler product I'll ever lease. Called and complained to dealer. He tells me who do you think will pay for the diagnostics? Obviously, not them. Call daimler-chrysler in detriot. Too bad, not listed under warranty. The dealer in cleveland ohio was crestmont chrysler for those interested. Don't buy there!!!! I would assume that if the engine light comes on, there is a problem and being under mileage and the 3 years, this would be taken care of.