Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2004 Chrysler Sebring owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while her fianc e 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.
Driving on [redacted] 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
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 NHTSA 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.
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 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. …
I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible v6. The car stalls every once and a while, after stopping or while riding at lower speeds, most often in hot summer days. The main concern is that when it stalls while riding, I lose power to the breaks and the steering wheel, making it very difficult to control. It also has a problem that after running for a while on a highway using the cruise control, when it comes to a stop, it begins to stall, but I guess the fuel injection system kicks-in and that leads to a very rapid acceleration. At that moment, if I am not pressing firmly on the breaks, the car May even jump forward and hit something. I reported these issues to the dealer while it was under warranty but they said they could not reproduce it. Since this happens sporadically and I am always prepared for such events, I did not insist too much with the dealer. …
My car, 2004 Sebring sedan with 19,000 has had a surging problem for several months. As I,m coming to a stop, with my foot on the brake, the car will surge forward as if I was giving it gas. On 10/28/04, I've had the car examined coon rapids Chrysler dealership mechanics and was told they found nothing wrong with it outside of misfires in three cylinders. They said they road tested the car and did not experience what I experience every day during every stop. I was told they reset the PCM as this is what manufacturer recomends. When I left the dealership, I experienced the same surging from the very first stop and all the other stops during the fifteen mile drive home.nextweek I'll take it to another dealer and see if they can fix this. I've noticed that mycarstats.com has numerous complaints regarding this problem and the dealers/manufacturer appears to not dealing with it. …
Had fuel pump replaced a couple months ago. Then at gas station wouldnt start at all, had a tow truck take it to a mechanic and that mechanic tapped on gas tank and it started and said fuel pump needs to be replace so I called the dealer where I bought it because the new fuel pump had a warranty. They said they found nothing wrong with fuel pump but found problem wirh #2 selinoid and they replaced it. Two weeks later ths car was driving fine but when I got home and turned off the car for a couple hours it started right up. So I turned it off and on a couple times then the engine surged then hestitated then died. It did it twice after starting it then turning itvon about 5 times trying to find out what could be wrong with it. I bought the car in February 2017. I had both strut mounts fixed, fuel pump, an air valve from coolant do not remember exact name, #2 selinoid now this problem. …
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 NHTSA campaign id numbers: 04V313000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and NHTSA 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.
Several months ago I was stopped at a stoplight in my 2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible, 2.7l automatic. I shifted into neutral as usual at the light. When the light changed I shifted into drive and the engine went "wide open." I lurched forward, jammed on brakes and turned ignition off. I paused a minute (in front of starteled onlookers), restarted the engine, and drove on cautiously. Next day I took car to Chrysler dealer and they "could find nothing wrong with the car." this could have been disastrous. It has not happened again.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump May be improperly molded.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on August 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
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.
Fuel System complaints in other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2004 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 7% of the model year's 292 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2004 Chrysler Sebring fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 04V-313 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Jun 29, 2004); NHTSA recall 03V-443 (fuel pump, Nov 4, 2003). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2004 Chrysler Sebring fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 40% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries and 1 death to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.