2003 Chrysler Lebaron problems

Common 2003 Chrysler Lebaron problems

Common problems reported by owners of the Chrysler LeBaron 2003 include:

• Transmission Shifting Issues: Another common complaint involves transmission shifting problems. Owners have experienced issues with the transmission not shifting correctly, especially when the car is cold. Some have resorted to temporary fixes like restarting the engine or shifting to neutral before coming to a complete stop. Replacing speed sensors and the TCM have been attempted with varying degrees of success, but the problem persists, making the car undrivable at times.

These issues with the Chrysler LeBaron 2003 can significantly impact the driving experience and may require thorough diagnostics and repairs to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and safety.

What years of Chrysler Sebring to avoid?

Worst Issues

• oil sludge resulting in engine failure in the 2001 Sebring. 115.
• oil sludge resulting in engine failure in the 2002 Sebring. 114.
• horn goes off by itself in the 2006 Sebring. ...
• oil sludge resulting in engine failure in the 2004 Sebring. ...
• horn malfunction in the 2005 Sebring.

How many miles do Chrysler Sebrings last?

Chrysler Sebring drivers typically report a maximum mileage in the 250,000 range. If you can find one in good condition, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to hit a quarter million miles. Higher numbers have been reported, but the really expensive repairs will start to mount past 250,000.

Is a Chrysler Sebring a good car?

Ride and handling also leave much to be desired. Playing in one of the most competitive segments of the automotive marketplace, the Chrysler Sebring is pitted against some of the best cars offered--period. Though handsomely styled for most of its tenure, the long-running Chrysler Sebring was never a very good car.

Do Chrysler Sebrings have transmission problems?

Common Chrysler Sebring 41TE Transmission Problems

Hard Shifting & Slipping: Two of the most common A604 transmission problems are slipping between the gears, or particularly hard shifts. There are a number of OE design flaws that cause these problems to occur.

What engine is in the Chrysler LeBaron?

A 225 Slant Six was fitted as the standard engine, with the 318 and 360 V8s offered as options; a 3-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission was offered with all three engines, though a 4-speed manual overdrive transmission was offered with the 225 and 318 engines through 1981.

Is the Chrysler 2.7 a good engine?

The 2.7 was a bad motor early on but most of the engineering problems were tweaked out in 04 . These engines were underpowered in the larger Chrysler cars but did ok in the smaller ones. Frequent almost obsessive maintenance is the key too long life for any year 2.7L .

What year should I avoid Chrysler Sebring?

The Sebring has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2001–2006).

Is a Chrysler Sebring a good car?

Ride and handling also leave much to be desired. Playing in one of the most competitive segments of the automotive marketplace, the Chrysler Sebring is pitted against some of the best cars offered--period. Though handsomely styled for most of its tenure, the long-running Chrysler Sebring was never a very good car.

2003 Chrysler Lebaron car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chrysler Lebaron problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

• Air bags problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2003 Chrysler Lebaron vehicle components and the number of complaints received.