2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING Power Train Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
3 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS, MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING HAS BEEN HAVING WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE CAR IS PLACED INTO REVERSE TO BACK UP, THEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED, THE CAR CONTINUES TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, THEN SHIFTED TO DRIVE. THE CAR CONTINUED TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE. AGAIN, SHIFTED TO PARK AND BACK TO DRIVE. THE CAR THE DRIFTED FORWARD WHILE THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS REVVING. I CONTINUED TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE NUMEROUS TIMES, AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO DRIFT AND MAKE THE REVVING SOUNDS. FOR THE PAST 2 DAYS, I HAVE SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND HAVE TO STOMP ON THE GAS PEDAL, AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE SEEMS TO LURCH INTO GEAR AND THEN DRIVES FINE. AND WHEN I SAY STOMP ON THE GAS PEDAL, I MEAN...
I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING WITH A 2.7L V6 ENGINE. THE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WHICH HAS COME UP NUMEROUS TIMES IS THE ENGINE RPM WILL SURGE CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN COMING TO A STOP - THE ENGINE RPM WILL DROP TO THE POINT WHERE THE ENGINE WILL ALMOST STALL, THEN SURGE EXCESSIVELY CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. THIS SURGE OF RPMS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HIT CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND WORSE, SENDING ME INTO AN INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING CARS. I HAVE CALLED ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO HAVE THIS ISSUE EXAMINED - THE ONLY THING THAT WAS DOES WAS TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION PCM. I DO SEE THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH OTHER OWNERS. *TR
VEHICLE - 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, LIMITED DELIVERED NEW - NOVEMBER 2003 PURCHASED USED - MARCH 2004, 600 MILES ON VEHICLE, ORIGINAL OWNER DECEASED, PURCHASED FROM ESTATE THE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION PROBLEM BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 45 - 60 MPH. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED BY A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP FIVE (5) TIMES AND BY A GOODYEAR COMPANY OWNED DISTRIBUTOR THREE (3) TIMES. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN FORCE BALANCED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN REPLACED WITH NEW GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORTREAD TIRES. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN FORCE BALANCED SEVERAL TIMES BY BOTH CHRYSLER AND GOODYEAR WITH NO ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF POSITIVE IMPACT TOWARDS RESOLUTION. THE VIBRATION CONTINUES TO DATE. IS THERE A VIBRATION PROBLEM IN ALL SUCH VEHICLES? WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS VIBRATION. THE VIBRATION CONTINUES WITH THE VEHICLE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THE CAR COASTING IN NEUTRAL. IN THIS CONDITION, THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO A...
Other 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
24 complaints
Air Bags
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
19 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
19 complaints
Electrical System
16 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Suspensionrear
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint