Auto loans: 2003 Chrysler Sebring
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Chrysler Sebring for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 Chrysler Sebring specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 257 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $17.05 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $18.29 | $18.29 |
2003 Chrysler Sebring: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 3.0 L | 2.7 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,125 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,410 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (16), suspension (15) and engine and engine cooling (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V338000 | 2015-06-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February... |
| 03V443000 | 2003-11-04 | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Chrysler Sebring for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 Chrysler Sebring for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page helps you judge the 2003 Chrysler Sebring before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Sebring
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
What the specs mean
The engine is the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The combined figure, 9.8 L/100 km, means roughly 29 litres for 300 km. Expect about $15.19 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. EPA lists 453 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
When the Sebring makes sense
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Rent it for a week first
If the Sebring is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Sebring for a week and see how it fits your life.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Ask us
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Chrysler Sebring from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Chrysler Sebring for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Chrysler Sebring
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Chrysler Sebring?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Chrysler Sebring before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Chrysler Sebring cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.