AI Damage2003 Chrysler Sebring Sedan: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Sedan filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 67% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 67% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- Air bags: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Steering: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
In addition, the driver side air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. The failures occurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Complaint of knocking noise from rear of vehicle. Found rear spring mount broke due to corrosion. Made of aluminum pot metal?
Air bag light came on. Called dealer and made appointment. Verified broken spring . Not in stock. 10 days later called dealer still no part. Am driving without air bag, light still on.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Sebring Sedan has 9 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, steering, electrical system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (67%), warning lights, check engine (67%), knocking, grinding or other noise (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2003 Chrysler Sebring Sedan from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2003 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.