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2008 Chrysler Sebring Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, most often about the electrical (37% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Sebring model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2008 Chrysler Sebring problems
Electrical
88 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, ignition, wiring.
I first noticed the light in the analog click go out, then the light in the shifter and overhead lamp. Most importantly is my power locks stopped working. I purchased a 5 batteries for my remote key and when that didn't work I purchased a new set of keys. The horn and lights would sound but the locks would not lock. I…
This car has a faulty totally integrated power module (tipm). This caused several problems including: the car stalling suddenly while driving at about 50 MPH on a straight road, the horn going off intermittently and uncontrollably both while the vehicle was stationary and while it was moving, and a check engine light…
Engine
52 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
The car sometimes stalls. On several occasions, mostly during or after it rains, it will just cut off. It cuts off at stop lights and while I'm driving. There are no indications on the dashboard before it cuts off. It always starts back up after each incident.
My car both in both park/drive will sporadically jump in RPM's for no reason. This has happened on 40+ occasions in which the vehicle will rev from 600 RPM's up over 3500 RPM's within a second. I called Chrysler and Chrysler stated that they have not have any reports from other vehicles and gave me no solutions to…
Transmission
48 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact stated the shift lever was locked ion place. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 70,000.
My car both in both park/drive will sporadically jump in RPM's for no reason. This has happened on 40+ occasions in which the vehicle will rev from 600 RPM's up over 3500 RPM's within a second. I called Chrysler and Chrysler stated that they have not have any reports from other vehicles and gave me no solutions to…
Speed control
34 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
I lost power to my speed, my brakes failed. I was able to stop the car with my emergency brake. Once stopped I turned off my vehicle. Once I restarted the vehicle, the light did not come on however I still did not have the speed. My transmission would not shift from 3rd to overdrive. It would stay at 3000 RPM at 55…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated while at stopped, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch while attempting to avoid another vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
Air bags
26 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 98,500 miles. Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle resumed normal operation once it was turned off and restarted. The failure occurred multiple times. In addition, the windshield wipers activated independently and the air…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the sensors needed to be clean and or replaced under the seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Other or unspecified
24 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 105,500 miles.
I bought the car 1/02/2016 2 weeks later I am in motion I put my foot on the brake at a red light it takes off on its own,cuts off when I make a stop
Horn and passenger side low beam went out on my 4-cyl. 2.4l 2008 Chrysler Sebring sedan about a month ago. I replaced the bulb, which is labor intensive on this car in itself and the low beam still did not work. I tested the new bulb and it worked fine. I moved the bulb to the drivers side headlamp and it worked fine.…
Steering
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while attempting change lanes at 55 MPH, the steering became loose causing the wheels to seize. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop when it then crashed into the median. The contact…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler sterling. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, there was a loss in power steering control which caused the vehicle to swerve off the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the entire front tie rod assembly was replaced. The failure recurred…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles.
When filling the vehicle with gas, the gas sprays back out of the filler tube after the automatic shut-off of the gas station pump. I would estimate one to two cups of gasoline spray out onto the pump handle, the side of the car, my clothes, and the drive. This is a forceful spray. This happens on the initial shut-off…
My car both in both park/drive will sporadically jump in RPM's for no reason. This has happened on 40+ occasions in which the vehicle will rev from 600 RPM's up over 3500 RPM's within a second. I called Chrysler and Chrysler stated that they have not have any reports from other vehicles and gave me no solutions to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chrysler Sebring recalls
Electrical: wiring
Risk: Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.
Engine: radiator assembly
Risk: This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit
Summary
On november 18, 2010, NHTSA's recall management division (rmd) opened an audit query (aq10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.it was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.rmd queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (ford, chrysler, and general motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.the rental
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (88 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); engine (52 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); transmission (48 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler Sebring have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 2, 2008 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chrysler Sebring?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Sebring model year since 2000, with 238 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.