Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Sebring 2.0L L4.
The 2004 Chrysler Sebring is a passenger car built on the JR platform and powered by a 2.0L L4 engine requiring 5.0 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API viscosity oil. This model year recorded 291 total owner complaints and eight recalls, with the most frequent issues concentrated in the engine and engine cooling area. Within the model's 1995-2013 history, this volume of complaints places the 2004 version between the series peak of 483 in 1996 and the series low of 3 in 2011.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04105409AE. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 04105409AE alt 05281090AB |
| Engine air filter | 05011836AA discontinued · alt MB906051 |
| Fuel filter | MR993092 discontinued |
| Spark plug | 68304168AA alt 68307021AA |
| Battery | BB75F101AA |
| Front wiper blades | 05101870AB discontinued · alt 05101871AB |
| Serpentine belt | 04892580AA alt 04892444AA |
| Thermostat | P5278144AA alt 04792237AE |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 193.3 in |
| Overall width | 69.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3355 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.2 / 61 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 63/37 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.0 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF+4 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 10W-30 · API · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.0 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 75W-90 · GL-4 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.5-6.0 |
| Lug Nuts | 85-115 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 110-110 sedan ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 185 sedan ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-2-4 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 700 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 100 rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 16 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 80 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 100 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0005 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.004 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.9 in / 0.35 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.911 in / 0.36 in |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi.
| Every 6,000 mi | Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
| Every 18,000 mi | Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2004 Chrysler Sebring recorded 291 consumer complaints, representing a sharp spike compared to the 74 complaints in 2003 and the 82 complaints that followed in 2005, making it one of the most complaint-prone years in the generation's record. While recalls increased slightly to 8 (up from 6 in both 2003 and 2005), no NHTSA investigations were opened for this model year. The dominant complaint areas were Engine & Engine Cooling (51), Suspension (29), Air Bags (22), and Seats (19), with 27 crash-related complaints and 21 fire-related complaints also filed. This pattern fits a broader trend visible across the generation where complaints oscillated significantly between years—peaking in 1996, 2001, 2004, 2007, and 2008—suggesting potential manufacturing or design inconsistencies that surfaced intermittently. The data does not specify root causes for the spike. Given the elevated complaint volume, particularly in engine/cooling and safety-critical areas like air bags, the 2004 model presents elevated risk relative to adjacent model years; buyers should budget for thorough pre-purchase inspection and verify that all applicable recalls have been completed.
All 291 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2208000136 | 2022-07-09 | Electrical System | Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module… |
| S2208000136 | 2022-07-09 | Electrical System | Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module… |
| 9004275 | 2020-07-22 | Electrical System | KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC… |
| 9004275 | 2020-07-22 | Electrical System | KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC… |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-04-30 | Equipment | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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5.0 qt of Above -10F: 10W-30 API, Below 100F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.