Auto loans: 2004 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). 4 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
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2004 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.
2004 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 | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.7L 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 | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 255 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $16.90 | $17.36 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $18.29 |
2004 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 | 3.0 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 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) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,100 | US$3,200 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,380 | $3,472 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $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 2004 Chrysler Sebring
- NHTSA lists 4 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 292 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (70), air bags (42) and suspension (40). 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... |
| 04V336000 | 2004-07-08 | seat belts:rear/other | ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE LEFT HAND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED. |
| 04V313000 | 2004-06-29 | 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. |
| 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.
Buying the 2004 Chrysler Sebring
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2004 Chrysler Sebring; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2004 Chrysler Sebring in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Sebring
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
It is powered by the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 9.8 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 29 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $151.90. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Sebring is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA lists 453 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Best uses
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Sebring first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Sebring answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2004 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
When you know your dates
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 2004 Chrysler Sebring from us first.
Ask us about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Chrysler Sebring for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Chrysler Sebring
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 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.