2004 Chrysler Sebring Review
Fuel Economy
20 - 24 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The Sebring family offers good value without sacrificing style or performance. They're worth a look if you're tired of the status quo.
Pros
Spacious interiors, solid performance, long list of standard features.
Cons
Lacks refinement, build quality and resale value not comparable to class leaders.
What's New for 2004
The Sebring's former trim designations have been replaced with base, Touring and Limited while GTC trim carries over unchanged. Sedan and convertible models receive a restyled front fascia and new wheels, while the coupe gets new dash, door and instrument panel trim. Low-speed traction control now comes on all models equipped with antilock brakes.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
2004 Bad Engines Known
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
It is known that this car has bad engines in that there is a problem with the oil valve system causing the engine to run out of oil without telling you there is a problem. therefore the engine blows up! (I'm not a professional but if you do the research you'll find what i did about this) BUT Chrysler Does Not Stand By Their Products....even tho this should be covered. Cost me $8,000.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Good Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chrysler Sebring Touring 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have been looking for a new car and started researching vehicles. I have been very satisfied with my Sebring and might keep it longer. It is good looking, good gas mileage, adequate power, and has been reliable. When I drive a new car, they are much more expensive and don't seem any better than what I got. Sorry for those who have had problems.
Favorite Features
I said it up above.
Suggested Improvements
All American cars need to work on quality and reliablity. I have a 1995 Tacoma that will last forever and is reliable. Work on long term reliability.
Better than most
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I guess I am more fortunate than most of those posting here - I have not had much of a problem at all with my Sebring since I bought it new in 2004. It has been reliable, fun, and has given me great fuel economy - 28- 30mpg on the road about 25mpg around town, using no modifications except synthetic oil and lighter michelin performance tires. Occassionally I get a hard cold start on the engine that feels like a vaccum lock, but otherwise this baby has been rock solid. After 5 years of driving on virginia and DC roads, it still has remarkably few squeaks and rattles for a convertible. Road noise is not great, but, it IS a convertible, so just crank up the stereo and turn off the cell phone
Favorite Features
stereo controls, heated seats, general comfort
Suggested Improvements
Blind spot is the biggest problem, especially in parking garages etc. Get rid of all the SUVs and it will make the blind spot easier to deal with :-)
Wish I would have waited
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chrysler Sebring LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Next month will be a year I have the car. Two weeks after I got it check engine light was on. I found out it's the purge valve. Then to top it off everytime it raines I have a flood on the driver side floorboard front to back seat. It will cost me more to have them find out the problem because the dealership doesn't want to honor my warranty. I'm trading it in as soon as possible. More trouble than it's worth.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders, headroom, and to many improvements that they will never fix.
A good car a first....
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chrysler Sebring LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
We bought this car 9 months used and it was a great car for the first 2 years or so. We replaced the front brakes twice in 3 years and then a caliper in the rear seized and that all had to be replaced. The thing that burned me the most is how expensive the parts are. To be fair; the car was a dream to drive and never once broke down, but I'm giving it a low reliability number because of the cost of maintenance. We ditched it in the end because of a rear suspension linkage going bad, the A/C pump starting to go, the power windows starting to go in the front, and emission test issues.
Favorite Features
The Mitsubishi-built engine is very sweet and we had no probs with ours. The body style and the stereo too.
Suggested Improvements
No more 4 cylinder engine in what is supposed be a mid-sized car.
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