2003 Chrysler Sebring Review
Fuel Economy
20 - 24 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Whether you want a stylish sedan, sporty coupe or carefree convertible, Chrysler offers some appealing alternatives to the status quo.
Pros
Good looks and performance, wide range of body styles, exceptional value.
Cons
No manual transmission in the sedan, build quality and resale value not up to Japanese standards.
What's New for 2003
For 2003, a six-disc in-dash CD changer replaces last year's four-disc in-dash model in the Sebring convertible. The Sebring LX sedan has been dressed with new 15-inch painted 10-spoke wheel covers. And the Sebring coupe gets a complete makeover this year. Its exterior has been freshened with a new hood, front and rear fascias, side sill moldings, deck lid, grille, headlamps, taillamps and foglamps. Within its cabin, the Sebring coupe gets a new instrument panel, gauge cluster, center console, center stack, door trim style and bezel surface appearance.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
This car is a beatuiful beast!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler Sebring LXi 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
How do I put this, how about the best car in the world! I love my sebring. Nice leather seats with multi disk all power doors Windows seats and moon roof. This car is classy, sporty, and amazing. Good for all ages and probably one of the only good American made cars out there. I'd suggest the LXi and not the LX, and definitely the new bigger engine as the old one doesn't have very high acceleration for me, but its okay for my wife. Great great car, never had any problems that weren't unexpected. Has 120,000 miles and still runs like new. Thank you Chrysler
Favorite Features
interior looks superb, nice style and great performance, mpg, long lasting engine, and reliability.
Suggested Improvements
better mpg like every other car, better acceleration, not much else to ask for
A Reliable, Efficient Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler Sebring LXi 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Our experience has been very positive. The most surprising was the excellent gas mileage - 29-30mpg regularly on the road. 24-25 in town. We consider this great for the performance of the engine. Everything has worked well except the seat heaters but that's not too much inconvenience. We taken this car everywhere and it drives well - up mountains, in the snow, in the desert, and along the coast. We've put lots of bags and gear in there when family comes to visit. We're smaller people so the lower head room doesn't bother us but it would bigger people. Electronics and power options have performed well.
Favorite Features
Trunk and fold-down seats. Visibility. Leather interior. Quiet ride. Solid build. Great gas mileage.
Suggested Improvements
Leather seats show early wear. Consider better quality leather. Occasional problem with cruise control releasing and not resetting.
2003 Sebring LXI
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler Sebring LXi 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This has been the worst car I have ever owned in my 30+ years. I have just under 50k miles and have had the following replaced or repaired- radio / truck air shocks / visor clip / water pump / transmission seal / oil gasket / 2 sets of tires / brakes / front door handle / power windows / all four doors have had the entire plastic housing come loose and break off - oh and by the way this is a company car that is primarily driven by me with NO passengers to mess with stuff! A person expects repairs, but not to the extent that this car has had. Looks great, ride not too bad for a smaller lower priced car -quality of build is worst ever-Chrysler should be ashamed to have their name on product
Favorite Features
styling
Suggested Improvements
overall quality is poor. take a close look before you buy and read what others have read, that pretty much sums up what you will receive.
Love It!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler Sebring LXi 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car only a few months ago, but so far have taken it on 3 road trips. I love the way it drives. Haven't had any major problems with it. Sunroof didn't open all the time took it back to dealership they replaced the motor of it. Other than that I love everything about it. It has a lot of interior space.
Favorite Features
sunroof, stock 6 disc cd changer, leather seats
Suggested Improvements
none
Absolute Headache
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler Sebring LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I loved this car when I bought it, but I have spent 5k just maintaining it in a little over a year. First it was regular maintenance - replace the timing belt at 90,000, little things like that, but then the fuel pump failed with no warning, there is a constant misfire that has been looked at by SIX different mechanics (including 2 Chrysler dealerships) and no one can tell me what is causing it, the computer isn't listing codes. It got FANTASTIC gas mileage up until the drama with the misfire began. There's been other problems owning this car is like being pecked to death by chickens. I will never purchase another Chrysler. OH and it leaks like a sieve when it rains!
Favorite Features
Roomy, good visibility, great gas mileage, decent stock stereo, a little pep,
Suggested Improvements
Could you at least make the engine logical so when it breaks down maybe 1 out of 6 mechanics might be able to figure it out??
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