2008 CHRYSLER Sebring Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
42 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND WAITED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V152000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 174,000.
Apr 05, 2021
THE BATTERY IS IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL AND THE TIRE MUST BE TAKEN OFF TO GET TO THE BATTERY. CANNOT EVEN GET A JUMP TO GET THE CAR STARTED. HAVE TO HAVE A TOW. BATTERY RAN DOWN ALTERNATOR. NOW HAVE TO REPLACE BOTH BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.
Aug 27, 2019
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE HORN BEGAN CHIRPING RANDOMLY OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT 30 MINUTES. AFTER 30 MINUTES OF RANDOM "CHIRPS" THE HORN ENGAGED AND DID NOT STOP. THIS WAS WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE HORN STILL BLEW. I OPENED UP THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TAPPED THE FUSE BOX/RELAYS AND THE HORN STOPPED. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT MULTIPLE OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND I WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE. THIS POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK FOR MYSELF AND THOSE AROUND ME. ALSO, THE HORN NO LONGER WORKS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN DEPRESSED.
Aug 29, 2018
THE CAR WILL REV AT A STOP LIGHT AND OCCASIONALLY SHUT DOWN. PERIODICALLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AFTER A FEW HOURS OF DRIVING REQUIRING A JUMP START WE HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK
Jan 21, 2018
KEY SWITCH STICKS ON START , MOVES TO ACC ,ON ,FREELY. CANNOT BELIEVE CHRYSLER ISN'T REPLACING THE SWITCH AS IT IS DOING THE SAME THING THAT I READ THE 700,000 THEY RECALLED.
Dec 06, 2017
+ 37 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
39 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to park(P), but after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle rolled forward. The contact then noticed that the instrument panel indicated that the transmission was in drive(D). The contact depressed the brake pedal again, but after releasing the brake pedal, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact applied the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling and was able to park the vehicle; however, the transmission later became stuck in park (P). The contact used a code reader and retrieved DTC: P2004, P0700, and P0562. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Sep 02, 2025
SAFETY SPRING BROKE NOT ALLOWING SHIFTER TO MOVE OUT OF PARK WILE TRANSMISSION WAS STILL IN NEUTRAL. *TR
May 27, 2020
I TOOK OFF FROM STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT MY 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE SHIFTED THE FIRST GEAR AND THEN LOCKED UP IN 2ND GEAR I CAN ONLY CRUISE AT 35 MILES PER HOUR AT 3000 RPM I PULLED OVER TURN THE KEY SWITCH OFF IT STARTED IT BACK UP IT SHIFTED FINE UNTIL I GOT DID THE THIRD RED LIGHT THEN IT LOCKED UP AGAIN THEY'RE CALLING THIS LIMP MODE I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THE SEBRINGS HAVE MAJOR PROBLEMS BUT YET THERE IS NO RECALL SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE MY CAR ONLY HAS 140,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT 11 YEAR OLD CARS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO DO THIS
Feb 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLAY COOLEY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 1261 E AIRPORT FWY, IRVING, TX 75062, (469) 284-0135), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Aug 06, 2019
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR. SUPPOSELY DEALERSHIP DROVE IT OVER 25 MILES NEVER HAD THE PROBLEM. I PICK IT UP AND DROVE IT LESS THEN 5 MILES AND IT DOES NOT SHIFT.
Jul 19, 2019
+ 34 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
21 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V152000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,847.
Nov 20, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Feb 10, 2015
AS I SAT WITH FOOT ON BRAKE AT STOP SIGN, MY CAR HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND MOVED FORWARD. IF A VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN FRONT OF ME, I WOULD HAVE HIT IT. AFTER THE ACCELERATION, IT STALLED. THIS IS THE SECOND DAY IN A ROW THIS HAS HAPPENED. BOTH WERE WITH IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST BUT AT THAT TIME THE CAR WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND IT WOULD ""REV"" UP FOR NO REASON. *TR
Nov 23, 2014
TL* 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. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Sep 25, 2014
WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR ENGINE AND RPM INCREASED. LUCKLY I HAD MY FOOT ON BRAKE. HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT NO PROBLEM FOUND. INCLUDING A MAJOR TUNE UP. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES, INCLUDING WHEN MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY CAR. THIS TIME I HAD ANOTHER PERSON IN THE CAR WHEN IT HAPPENED LAST MONTH. IT OCCURED AGAIN WHILE AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. IT RPMS WENT UP AND IT CAUSE THE CAR TO JUMP FORWARD BEARLY MISSING THE CAR INFRONT OF ME. *TR
Apr 06, 2014
+ 16 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
16 complaints
BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS ARE IN A "FAIL/SAFE" POSITION. THE CODE THAT WAS GIVEN IS B1B02, DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN
Jun 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER (DARCARS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MARLOW HEIGHTS, 5060 AUTH WAY, SUITLAND, MD 20746, 301-423-5111) FOR THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATING TWO YEARS AGO. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING AND THE OWNER WAS AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD DEPLOY INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,590.
Jun 12, 2018
WHEN I START THE CAR THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA. THUS WENT ON RANDOMLY WHEN START OR PARK THE CAR. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE THE CAR IS ON. THE NOISE WOULD LAST A COUPLE MINUTES AT A TIME
Oct 30, 2017
THE AIRBAG LIGHT OF MY VEHICLE CAME ON TWO DAYS AGO WITHOUT THIS VEHICLE HAVING ANY ACCIDENT. I STARTED THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING AND AS SOON AS I LEFT MY DRIVEWAY THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ONE. THE AIRBAG IS HOWEVER INTACT AND HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. I AM JUST SURPRISE AN AIRBAG WILL COME ONE WITHOUT THE VEHICLE HAVING ANY CRASH.
Sep 25, 2017
--- CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED 2008 CONVERTIBLE --- AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON AND OFF, AND IT SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE PASSENGER SEAT TRACKING SENSOR. THERE IS A RECALL ON CHRYSLER SEBRING 2008, BUT IT DOESN'T COME UP FOR MY VIN NUMBER.
Jun 14, 2017
+ 11 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
15 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact waited for a while for the vehicle to cool off before being able to operate the vehicle as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the alternator, battery, and TIPM however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.
Nov 01, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V473000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,197.
Mar 26, 2021
MY CAR CRANKS AND STARTS, THEN DIES ABOUT 2 SECONDS LATER. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, IT USUALLY STARTS. HOWEVER, I HAVE HAD IT INTO A CHRYSLER DEALER TWICE WITHOUT THEM FINDING ANYTHING WRONG. IT USUALLY DECIDES TO RUN JUST FINE WHILE IN THE SHOP. IT WILL OFTEN GO FOR A FEW MONTHS, THEN START REPEATING THIS SCENARIO. THIS HAS BEEN ON-GOING FOR ABOUT A YEAR.
Aug 28, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ABERNETHY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1(442 E MAIN ST, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092, (704) 732-1890), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,682.
Jul 22, 2019
MAYBE SOMETHING WITH THE FUEL. WHILE CAR IS STOPPED, IT WILL SUDDENLY JUMP. IF I DIDN'T HAVE MY FOOT ON BRAKE THE CAR WOULD TAKE OFF.THE ENGINE SPEEDS UP WITHOUT ME STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLS AND SHUTS OFF AT A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. OVER THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. I DON'T UNDERSTAND ABOUT PICTURES. THERE ARE NO PICTURES
Dec 23, 2017
+ 10 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
15 complaints
DOOR COMES OFF TRACK WHEN YOU OPEN AND CLOSE IT.
May 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BECAME STUCK IN MID AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES, ONE OF WHICH A TOW TRUCK WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED BECAUSE THE FAILURE CORRECTED ITSELF UPON ARRIVAL OF THE TOW TRUCK. JIM CLICK AUTOMOTIVE IN TUCSON, ARIZONA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 22, 2017
FAULTY OR NO HEM FLANGE SEALER IN THE PAINT SHOP WAS USED TO PREVENT WATER SEEPING UNDER PAINT ON TWO PLACES OF THE FRONT HOOD AND ONCE PLACE ON THE LEFT REAR FENDER. THIS HAS CAUSED THE PAINT TO BUBBLE IN ALL THREE LOCATIONS, ALLOWED WATER TO GATHER IN ALL THREE PLACES AND IS CAUSING RUST DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE, NOT TO MENTION THE UGLY APPEARANCE OF BUBBLED PAINT AND POTENTIAL FOR CONTINUED RUST DAMAGE! THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED AND I'M SURE OTHER VEHICLES MADE AT THE SAME TIME EXPERIENCE SIMILAR ISSUES.
Sep 13, 2017
TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE BALL JOINT TAKEN CARE OF. MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE DEALER SOLD ME A CAR WITH A VERY ROTTED SUBFRAME AND THAT THE CAR IS IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION TO DRIVE. I WAS TAKEN TO SEE THE SUBFRAME. THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS AS WELL AS LARGE HOLES. THEY WOULD NOT DO THE BALL JOINTS BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE SUBFRAME TO BREAK COMPLETELY. IF THE FRAME WOULD BREAK WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT COULD BE DEADLY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, BUT, EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON ONLY THREE OF THEIR VEHICLE MODELS WITH THIS ISSUE. SEBRINGS WERE NOT ON THE LIST. MY SON IS WILLING TO GO UNDER THE CAR FOR PICTURES IF NEEDED.
Aug 09, 2017
THE CONVERTIBLE TOP GET STUCK MAKES THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE BECAUSE THE TRUNK GETS STUCK OPEN. *TR
Sep 26, 2014
+ 10 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to another dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated the failure was related to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V473000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Feb 18, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Feb 03, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A PCM UPDATE TO THE COMPUTER, BUT TO NO AVAIL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO START. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 19, 2011
I HAVE A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE ENGINE HAS BEGUN STALLING AND SURGING AT RED LIGHTS. THE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT THE SURGING IS MUCH MORE DANGEROUS. THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY JUMP FROM IDLE TO A COUPLE THOUSAND RPM. IF YOU'RE NOT READY FOR IT YOU CAN EASILY BE PULLED FORWARD SEVERAL FEET, POTENTIALLY INTO THE PATH OF AN ONCOMING CAR. YOU HAVE TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT BEING PULLED. THE SURGES ONLY LAST A FEW MOMENTS AND THEN THE ENGINE RETURNS TO IDLE. I WAS LOOKING FOR A FIX AND STARTED SEARCHING THE SYMPTOMS AND FOUND DOZENS OF POSTS OF PEOPLE HAVING EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE. MOST HAVE TRIED SEVERAL FIXES FOR HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS AND STILL HAVE THE SAME DANGEROUS CONDITION. OUR CAR IS AT THE DEALER NOW, BUT AT THIS POINT I DO NOT KNOW IF THEY CAN SOLVE THE ISSUE. JUDGING FROM THE POSTS I FOUND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE AT LEAST 2007, AND THERE ARE A LOT OF FRUSTRATED OWNERS DEALING WITH IT. *TR
Dec 20, 2010
MY 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. SO FAR I HAVE NOT BEEN HIT BY A CAR FOLLOWING WHEN MY CAR ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC BUT I HAVE BEEN LUCKY. *TR
Jul 12, 2010
+ 8 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
THE VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS BACK FOR UP TO 2 SECONDS. HOWEVER, THESE TWO SECONDS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS ON A ROADWAY AS DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Jan 20, 2021
GEAR SHIFT PROBLEMS IT'S STUCK IN PARK
Sep 10, 2020
I RAN MY VIN TO SEARCH FOR ANY RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE I PURCHASED LAST YEAR AND THE DESCRIPTION FOR MY VIN COMES UP AS A 2008 CHRYSLER 200, BUT MY CAR IS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. IF A VIN IS A UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOR EACH CAR WHAT DOES TL IT MEAN THAT THE DESCRIPTION DOESN'T MATCH MY CAR?
Dec 02, 2018
THE FRONT, ESPECIALLY DRIVERS, DOOR WINDOW LIFT MECHANISM BREAKS, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO RETREAT DOWN, LEAVING THE WINDOW IN AN OPEN POSITION. THIS HAS BEEN FIXED 5 TIMES AND KEEPS BREAKING. A DEFINITE DESIGN FLAW.
Oct 20, 2017
MY BACK LIGHTS WORK AS LONG AS THE CAR IS IN PARK. BUT WHEN I SHIFT INTO DRIVE THEY GO OFF. I ONLY KNOW THIS BECAUSE OTHER DRIVERS THAT WAS DRIVING BEHIND ME TOLD ME SO. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS TIPM MODULE. I DO NOT HAVE A $1000 FOR THE REPAIR SO I ONLY DRIVE IT IN THE DAY TIME
Mar 04, 2017
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
8 complaints
In February 2021 my car wouldn’t stop, tried to give it a jump and it still wouldn’t start. Replaced the battery and it started working again. In April 2021 my engine light came on. I got a diagnostic and the error code read: P2016 Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Bank 1. I didn’t get it fixed. Shortly after, I began hearing a faint crackling noise and noticed when I would drive on turn pikes my a red brake symbol would briefly pop up on my dash board and then go away. In May 2021 my horn stopped working and front right turn signal light stopped working. I tried to get a new one installed it wouldn’t work. I was told it could be an electrical issue. In July 2021 my right low beam head light stopped working. I tried to get a new bulb installed and it still wouldn’t work. At this time I was told the same thing, that it seems like there may be an electrical issue. This month, November 2021, a few days ago on Monday November 1st, I began noticing an acceleration issue in the morning. I would press the accelerator and it wouldn’t pick up until a few seconds later, it was like a delay. Later that day while I was driving on the free way a red flash symbol with lines between it began flashing on my car and my car wouldn’t drive over 20 mph. I pulled over. Shortly after I turned my car back on and it began driving semi normal and I was able to get home. I tried out my car the next day and in the morning the same thing happened again. The red flash symbol with 2 lines on the side of it began flashing on my dashboard and my car wouldn’t go over 20 mph. I’m not sure what the issue is but when I looked up what the red flashing symbol, I noticed a few others who had a similar experience with their 2008 Chrysler Sebring which made me want to look up whether there was a recall and I found out there was but when I searched whether my car was eligible through my VIN number it said there was none unrepaired.
Nov 06, 2021
My TPS light has been on for quite some time and after a short time since the first time it appeared my issue worsens everyday. My car STALLS, not only when I am stopped at a light, but even when I am driving at high speeds and the Check Engine light stays on all the time and blinks and dings at times and now the airbag light is on as well and blinks and dings all the time while the car is started. I took the car to get check for error codes, but none come up when the diagnostics is ran.
Oct 01, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY, STARTER, AND ALTERNATOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. STEVE WHITE MOTORS (3470 US HWY 70 SE, NEWTON, NC 28658, (888) 827-3721) WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V152000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Apr 30, 2019
BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE ENGINES SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN BUT RESTARTED WITHOUT AN ISSUE. LATER THAT DAY THE RED WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO HAVE NO POWER AND THEN STALED I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR LIGHT WAS ON (WITCH I LOOKED UP IN OWNER MANUAL. WAS ABLE TO GET IT STARTED AGAIN AND DROVE IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO TESTED IT AND SAID I NEEDED A THROTTLE BODY.T HAT WAS REPLACED NOW 4 DAYS LATER I WAS ON A HOV LANE DOING 65 LIGHT CAME ON ENGINE SPUTTERED BUT DIDN'T STALL ARRIVED AT DESTINATION WHEN I GOT BACK IN CAR LIGHT WAS OUT AND CAR STARTED. DRIVING HOME I HAD TO PULL OVER SEVERAL TIMES WHEN LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED . MY CONCERN IS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ESPECIALLY WHERE I LIVE THERE ARE LONG TUNNELS I TRAVEL THROUGH HOPEFULLY IT DOESN'T DO THIS TO ANYONE DRIVING THROUGH THEM AND ANYWHERE THAT WOULD DEFINITELY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT , THE INITIAL REPAIR TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY WAS $271 AND AN ADDITIONAL $88 FOR SAME ISSUE NOW THROTTLE PEDAL NEEDS REPLACED COST AT THIS TIME UNKNOWN
Dec 12, 2017
TAKATA RECALL, THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME NOW AND AS RECENTLY AS LAST MONTH MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON REQUIRING ME TO CHANGE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. LAST WEEK MY STEREO WAS SHORTED OUT AND MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS AND ONLY MY HIGH BEAMS ARE WORKING. TODAY MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE WHEN I TRIED TO START IT THE DASH FLASHED AS IF IT SHORTED OUT AND COME TO FIND OUT MY BATTERY WAS DEAD DRAINED FOR SOME REASON. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN A COUPLE OCCASIONS WHEN MY CONVERTIBLE TOP GOT STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AND WOULD NOT GO DOWN. I HAD TO WAIT ABOUT 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING CAR TO GET TOP TO CLOSE ALL THE WAY DOWN. THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING TOP. THE TIRE PRESSURE ICON IS STILL SHOWING ON DASH BOARD.
May 27, 2017
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8 complaints
I WAS STOPPED ON THE RED LIGHT AND LOOKING WAS 1 CAR LENGTH AWAY FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME MY BRAKES WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND I WAS SO SCARED TILL I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND PUT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE THIS HAPPEN TO ME 3 TIMES IN THE SAME DAY BY THE WAY WHEN HIS HAPPEN MY BRAKES ARE NEW. *TR
May 08, 2012
WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES PEDAL THE CAR WILL COME TO A STOP, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. TOOK THE CAR TO A CHRYSLER DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE FRONT ROTOR WERE WARPED, HE RECOMMEND THAT THEY CUT THE ROTOR AND THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. IT FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT AFTER 6000 MILE LATER THE PROBLEM RETURN. I REPLACE THE FRONT ROTOR AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. IT COST ME $250. 00. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT COVER BY THE WARRANTY. *TR
Feb 06, 2012
I PURCHASED MY 2008 SEBRING IN NOVEMBER 2008. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE BRAKES BEGAN MAKING SQUEAKING NOISES. I HAVE HAD THE DEALER (FROM WHICH I PURCHASED) TO PUT 3 PAIR OF BRAKES ON SINCE THEN. I DON'T TRAVEL OR DRIVE LONG DISTANCES, BUT EVERYTIME I STOP THE BRAKES MAKE SQUEAKING NOISE S AND SKIPS. ALSO I HAVE LOTS OF DUST TO ACCUMULATE ON THE FRONT DRIVER RIM. I WAS TOLD TO SLOWLY PULL MY BRAKE HANDLE WHILE DRIVING TO DECREASE THE BRAKE DUST. *TR
Oct 21, 2010
MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING THE NORMAL SPEED LIMIT. IT WILL GO OFF AFTER I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE BUT THEN AGAIN APPEAR AT DIFFERENT TIMES THE DEALER HAS SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE FLUIDS NOR BRAKES AND CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS APPEARING. *TR
Jul 28, 2010
I PURCHASED A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING ON MAY 28, 2010. ON THAT DAY AFTER TEST DRIVE I SPOKE WITH SALESMAN AND FINANCE MANAGER ABOUT THE BRAKES AND WAS INSURED THAT ANY PROBLEMS TO BRING BACK WITHIN 2 WEEKS. I ALSO WAS TOLD THAT THE SQUEAKING WOULD SUBSIDE WITHIN 2 WEEK TIME. I HAVE RETURNED CAR TO DEALERSHIP TWICE NOW AND EACH TIME WAS TOLD NO PROBLEMS AND THEY DID NOT HEAR ANY NOISE. I'VE HAD TO PUMP MY BRAKES TO STOP AND THERE IS A GRIND NOISE WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKES. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE PADS AND WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE BAD ALSO. IS IT GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE HAVING AN ACCIDENT OR POSSIBLE DEATH IN ORDER FOR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN? OR WILL IT TAKE GOING PUBLIC WITH THE MEDIA? I WOULD HOPE THAT ACTIONS WOULD TAKE PLACE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS. PLEASE DON'T IGNORE THESE COMPLAINTS. *TR
Jul 12, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7 complaints
WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP IS BELOW 40 DEGREES AND I FILL MY 2008 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH GAS, GASOLINE GUSHES AND BLOWS OUT OF MY CAR FILLER TUBE ALL OVER THE PLACE. I HAVE TALKED TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY SAY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS. HOWEVER MY 2008 DODGE NITRO HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND THERE WAS A RECALL TO FIX IT. I HAVE VIDEO OF THIS HAPPENING. *TR
Dec 09, 2014
ALMOST EVERY TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK, THE GAS SPILLS OR SPRAYS OUT OF THE TANK. NO MATTER HOW SLOW I FILL IT. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH ANOTHER 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. *TR
Apr 23, 2012
I AM HAVING ISSUES WHEN FILLING UP MY TANK WITH GAS. THE PUMP SHUTS OFF AND WHEN I PULL IT OUT A COUPLE OF GALLONS WILL SPRAY OUT. THE SHUT OFF IN THE CAR IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE READ WHERE OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE TOO. *TR
Mar 07, 2012
WHENEVER I SELF FILL OR AN ATTENDANT FILLS MY VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE IT SPITS BACK +/- 2 CUPS OF GAS AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF EVEN ON THE SLOWEST FILL SPEED. GASOLINE SPILLS ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, GROUND AND ANYONE STANDING NEXT TO THE VEHICLE. THIS IS DEFINITELY A TRUE SAFETY HAZARD TO OWNER AND OR GAS STATION ATTENDANTS HAVING GASOLINE ON THEIR HANDS AND CLOTHES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THE ESCAPED FUMES, AND DEFINITELY A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE FROM POOLED SPILLED GASOLINE ON THE GROUND. I HAVE ALSO HEARD FROM ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL WITH A 2008 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Feb 28, 2012
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 OF THE PUMP, UNRELATED TO TOPPING OFF THE TANK. THIS STARTED AROUND DECEMBER OF 2011 AND HAPPENS AT ALL GAS STATIONS. THERE IS NO NOTICEABLE SLOPE TO THE DRIVES AT THESE GAS STATIONS AND IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH SPEED I USE ON THE PUMP. IT WILL HAPPEN IF I USE THE SLOWEST SPEED OR IF I SET THE PUMP HANDLE TO FULL SPEED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! I SEE OTHERS ONLINE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINTS IN CHRYSLER VEHICLES. WHAT CAN I DO? *TR
Feb 20, 2012
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
6 complaints
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT MECHANISM HAS A SENSOR INSIDE THAT IS LOOSE AND MY CONCERN IS WILL THIS HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE AIRBAGS, IT ALSO BEEPS THE ENTIRE TIME IT IS HOOKED. THE BEEPING OR SENSOR REMAINS TO BEEP WHILE STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY, TURNING, BRAKING ETC.
Sep 10, 2019
SEATBELT WARNING NOISE IS CONSTANT, EVEN THOUGH IT'S BUCKLED.
May 01, 2019
DRIVERS TENSIONER DOESNT LATCH, WARNING SIGNAL WONT STOP.
Jun 07, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE THE SEAT BELTS WERE BEING LATCHED, THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A CHIME ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Oct 08, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE SEAT BEALT FASTENED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT UNFASTENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOW WAS THE MANUFACTURER MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,479.
Sep 08, 2011
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
6 complaints
WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CAR QUIT RUNNING AND TURNED OFF
Jul 09, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING WHILE BEING OPERATED AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. TYSON MOTOR CORPORATION (1 SW FRONTAGE RD SHORWOOD, IL) WAS ALSO CONTACTED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 07V473000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 08V152000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Oct 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SCHUMACHER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM OF DELRAY (2102 S FEDERAL HIGHWAY, STE A DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V152000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) IN 2007. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,800.
Sep 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Dec 19, 2014
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. *TR
Apr 02, 2014
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STEERING
5 complaints
While driving down the road the Lexus it locks the steering wheel to keep it from moving at all broke almost causing me to have an accident when making the turn it will not pass safety inspection now because of the broken piece inside the steering column that’s where I was going to get it the safety inspection for our state when it broke. I’m not sure exactly what it broke but this is a safety issue. I uploaded a picture but a video would probably be better but I couldn’t send it attach that I can send you one if you would like please respond to me and let me know
Aug 01, 2022
TL* 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 TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V193000 (STEERING), HOWEVER THE REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,813.. ..UPDATED 02-28-14 *BF UPDATED 3/14/2014 *JS
Jan 21, 2014
TL* 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 SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL AUTO BODY GARAGE BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,500.
Sep 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE EXTREME BODILY FORCE IN ORDER MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN RACK. THE STEERING COLUMN RACK WAS REPLACED YET THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Aug 27, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR MORE THAN FOUR TIMES. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RATTLING AND SHAKING DUE TO THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. THE RACK AND PINION WAS NOT BOLTED DOWN PROPERLY AFTER THE LAST REPAIR. SHE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT THEY REFUSED TO TAKE HER VEHICLE BACK. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 4,000. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. UPDATED 09/17/08. *JB
Aug 20, 2008
TIRES
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE PRIMEWELL TIRES, SIZE: 215/65/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CONSTANTLY PLACED AIR IN THE TIRES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. THE VIN AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. *TR
Sep 12, 2017
WHILE ADDING AIR TO A CUSTOMER'S TIRE, THE TPMS/VALVE STEM SNAPPED. ALL AIR PRESSURE WAS LOST IN THE TIRE.
Jul 03, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS SENSOR FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE WAS LOW ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND HAD TO BE CONSTANTLY FILLED WITH AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE TIRE AND STEP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V152000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE TIRE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE TPMS SENSOR CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Sep 12, 2014
WHEN CHECKING THE PRESSURE ON MY TIRE, THE VALVE POPPED OUT AND COMPLETELY DEFLATED THE TIRE. THE VALVE STEM WILL HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED, WHICH INCLUDES THE TIRE SENSOR. *TR
Jun 19, 2011
TIRES PRESSURES ARE REPEATEDLY LOW. AIR VALVE STEM BROKE OFF WHEN PUTTING MORE AIR IN TIRE CAUSING TIRE TO COMPLETELY DEFLATE. AIR VALVE STEM IS MADE OF PLASTIC. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 15 DEGREES. *TR
Jan 26, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
Brakes stopped working while in drive
Aug 23, 2023
BRAKE FAILURE. FIRST TIME IT WAS RAINING DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY PUT ON BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE IT BEGAN RAINING VERY HARD BRAKE LOCKED UP PEDAL WAS HARD TO PUSH CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ALMOST SENT ME OVER THE GAURD RAIL. LUCKILY GAINED CONTROL OF THE CAR THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS IN THE LANE NEXT TO ME. ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS ESPECIALLY WHEN WET I HAVE NO BRAKES, LIKE IT LOCKS UP OR SOMETHING . ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. REPLACED THE BRAKES WITH LIFE TIME WARRANTY BRAKES. ABS SENSORS WERE CHECKED AND IN PLACE WHEN BRAKES REPAIRED. HAD IT CHECKED AT TIRES PLUS AND JUST BRAKES BOTH SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THIS CAR SCARS ME BECAUSE I NEVER KNOW IF I AM GOING TO HAVE BRAKES OR NOT OR HOW TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM OR WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.
Aug 24, 2015
ON AUG. 8, 2014, WITH IN MINUTES OF EXITING THE 135 FRWY AT THE LAKE EXIT IN PASADENA, CA., AND SLOWING TO TURN INTO A DEL TACO, THE BREAKS ON OUR CAR "TOTALLY LOCKED UP!". THE FOLLOWING DAY WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO ALHAMBRA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM. I WAS VERY DETAILED IN WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. THE RESULT WAS A NEW COMPUTER TO MONITOR AND ADMINISTER BRAKING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VEHICLE. I ALMOST LEFT THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE I NOTICED NO MENTION OF THE INCIDENT AS I HAD ORIGINALLY DESCRIBED. THIS CONCERNED ME AND I ASKED THEM IF THE REMEMBERED WHY I HAD THE CAR TOWED IN. UPON THEIR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, THEY UPDATED MY BILL DESCRIPTION TO INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL REASON MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THEIR FACILITY. I FEEL THEY WERE NOT AS ATTENTIVE TO WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT ONLY MINUTES BEFORE AND I HAVE HAD SEVERAL DISCUSSIONS AS WELL AS E-MAIL EXCHANGES WITH CHRYSLER AS A RESULT. MY ULTIMATE FEELING IS THEY ARE WAITING FOR MORE OF THESE INCIDENTS TO OCCUR BEFORE THEY DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I AM WORRIED NOT ONLY FOR MY WIFE AND MYSELF, BUT FOR ANYONE ELSE WHO MAY FIND THEMSELVES IN A SIMILAR SITUATION BUT WITH THE PROBLEM OF BEING ON A FREEWAY. THANK YOU. *TR
Sep 25, 2014
MULTIPLE STALLING SINCE APPROX 2 TO 3 YRS AGO , HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND HAVE FOUND NO PROBLEM. BRAKE LIGHTS TURNS ON WHEN AT A STOP OR A RED LIGHT, HAVE TAKEN IT IN , DEALERSHIP HAS FOUND NO PROBLEM. CAR HAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS EVEN ONCE WHEN TURNED AT A CORNER. NOT SAFE DRIVING A CAR WITH SUCH A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED . *TR
Sep 12, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
3 complaints
purchased may 15th.and now car sits in my apartment parking lot as a roadblock for all tenants since May 27th. 2008sebring started fine.drove 2 miles roundtrip, vehicle ride was rough upon turning into residence thankfully I was not on the street in traffic when the car decided to stop ,the windows were down I still have not been able to get them rolled up .lights instrument panel lights went haywire flashing,ding chime sound continuous. the backdash illuminate light has never worked. wont accept jump from cables,has power in areas under hood, charged to 12v on charger able to get code (DTC-U1403 implausible fuel level signal. Just like the recall of the wiring issue it's similar. The week this happened the tire pressure indicator in the lower left corner of Dash was lit up and the cruise control light would come on but when engaged it would not drive at the limit set only reduce is speed the stereo CD changer didn't work I thought it was just because it was old the cigarette lighter which I used for my power source the light on that device would flicker in and out showing it wasn't getting a good connection the key would get stuck in the ignition or do a continuous storage where you it would not spring back as it should you'd have to turn it off and then try to restart it the battery in the fob work just fine before all of this took place now the battery is dead in the fob as well. it won't hold a charge I want to know how it's going to get fixed and with whose money?? $95 for Diagnostic.while covering windows later that night,I was able to see a dim red light where the tire pressure indicator was lit up at the fuses are fine the battery is 6 months old but it is constantly draining I it won't stay charged I can't get it out of gear it to put it in neutral to move it anywhere. Main purpose was to get me to my doctor appointments now I can't even do that& I haven't been able to do that.. i think this recall has Revisited. its unsafe
Jun 12, 2023
MY 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE NOVEMBER 9, 2019. DEFECTIVE TIPM. THE STARTER HAS CAUGHT FIRE 3 TIMES. VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND LEAVES YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED. IGNITION SWITCH IS GETTING HOT WHEN KEYS ARE IN AND THE KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION. TIPM WAS REPLACED. CAR IS STILL NOT RUNNING DUE TO DEALERSHIP NOT KNOWING WHAT NEW PARTS TO TRY. HAVE ALSO HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH COOLING SYSTEMS/FAN NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
Jan 04, 2020
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED LAST NOVEMBER FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING, BATTERY CABLES, AND NOW I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDOWS AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS FALLEN INTO THE DOOR SEVERAL TIMES DO TO A FAULTY TRACK. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING DO TO A FAULTY BUTTON. AND LASTLY, MY COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED ON ME 2 MONTHS AGO. I CANNOT DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN A MILE WITHOUT MY CAR REDLINING. I CHECKED FOR A LEAK IN MY HOSES AND SEALS AND HAVE FOUND NOTHING. MY ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR BURNS SO HOT IT ACTUALLY EVAPORATES THE ANTIFREEZE. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 6 FULL SIZE BOTTLES OF ANTIFREEZE IN A 2 MONTHS PERIOD. I HAVE A NOTICEABLY HIGH IDLE WHENEVER THE CAR STARTS TO GET THE BELOW THE FULL LINE AND NOW I HAVE AN ENGINE PING. THE OVERHEAT ISSUE OCCURS WHENEVER IT DECIDES IT WANTS TO. MY DASHBOARD DISPLAY GOES IN AND OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON AT RANDOM WHENEVER I USE MY SIGNAL TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THIS VEHICLE IS FULL OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX. THE TRUTH IS, I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WITH THE SMALL CUT OF LIFE INSURANCE MONEY I GOT THE MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY. I AM DISABLED AND THIS IS CURRENTLY MY ONLY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION. THERE NEEDS TO BE SOME SERIOUS LOOKING INTO THE CHRYSLER SEBRING FROM 2006 ON UP. I CANNOT BE THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS MYRIAD OF PROBLEMS.
Jul 20, 2018
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
THE DOOR LOCKING MACHANIZISM HAS FAILED . THE AIR BAG LITE STAYS ON...
Mar 10, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED BURNS ON THE RIGHT ARM AND HEARING LOSS FOR ONE DAY. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WAS NOT NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD, THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THEY WERE NOT GOING TO REPAIR IT (CASE NUMBER 29852258). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000. *TT *TR
Aug 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS JAMMED AND REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO OPEN IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT FENDER AND DOOR. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER REGARDING THE DOOR FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 07V414000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND 07V240000 (AIR BAGS) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN BOTH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,056.
Mar 10, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
MY WIN MODULE IS NO GOOD OR MY CARS COMPUTER. WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR SHUTS OFF.
Jan 27, 2021
PASSENGER WINDOW EXPLODED IN THE DOOR WHILE TOUCHING CONTROL BUTTON FOR WINDOW TO OPEN TO ASK DIRECTIONS. HAD TO TRAVEL BY MYSELF TO MEXICO 300 MILES AWAY AND HAD TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY BACK TO LAS VEGAS WITH NO WINDOW. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DID THE SAME EXACT THING LAST SUMMER IN 2015. CALLED FCA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER EVERYDAY FOR A WEEK NOW AND THEY TOLD ME MY CASE WAS BEING ESCALATED TO A CASE MANAGER. THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. ALL I WANT IS FOR CHRYSLER TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR OF MY DEFECTIVE WINDOW. I CALLED 1-800-992-1997. THEY CALL THEMSELVES FCA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER. THEY WERE A WASTE OF MY TIME AND EFFORT. LAST WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE DID THE VERY SAME THING. I WANT SATISFACTION!!! I WANT THE WINDOW REPAIRED BY CHYRSLER ON THEM AS I REPAIRED MY LAST WINDOW BLOWOUT. CAN ANY ONE SUGGEST SOME HELP AS I REALLY NEED IT TODAY AND EVEN LAST WEEK? I'M AFRAID OF DRIVING MY OWN CAR. CHYRSLERS SHOULD EITHER BRING THEIR WINDOWS UP TO NEW STANDARDS (ELECTRICALLY) OR NOT SELL ANY TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE DESERT. THEY ARE NOT SAFE!!! THIS CAR IS ALWAYS GARAGED AND HAS LOW MILEAGE AS I WORKED CLOSE TO HOME. WHAT'S THIS WORLD COMING TO? WHO'S OUT THERE TO HELP ME? CHYRSLER SURE IS NOT!!! ONLY GOD!!!!!!!!! I STOPPED FOR DIRECTIONS ON THIS LAST WINDOW EXPLOSION, BUT THE OTHER WINDOW I WAS DRIVING TO THE HOSPITAL WITHOUT STOPPING.
Aug 11, 2016
FIRST I WENT TO START THE CAR, I NOTICED THE BATTERY WASN'T STARTING. I OPEN THE HOOD AND TRIED TO MOVE THE BATTERY POST, THEY WERE TIGHT, BUT THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE POST STARTED SENDING SPARKS OUT WHEN I TOUCHED IT. AFTER A WHILE I TRIED TO START IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. THEN I NOTICED THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I LET IT RUN FOR ABOUT A MINUTE THEN I TURNED IT OFF. I DIDN'T DRIVE IT AT ALL THAT DAY. LATER I CHECKED IT AGAIN. IT DIDN'T START. SO I DID THE SAME THING AGAIN IT STARTED RIGHT UP BUT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT I THOUGHT THE SPARKS MIGHT MAKE IT CATCH ON FIRE. I THINK THERE WERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR A WHILE BACK. I'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. I KNOW THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THEIR CHRYSLER VEHICLES. I READ ABOUT MANY OTHER PROBLEMS AS WELL. WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT? I'M REALLY NOT INTERESTED IN PAYING ANY DEDUCTIBLES AND CAR REPAIRS AT THIS TIME. HELP!!! IS THIS ANYTHING THAT I NEED TO WORRY ABOUT?
Sep 14, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
THE CAR TURNS OFF AFTER DRIVING 30 MINUTES,THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AND ON AT RANDOM TIMES,THE HONK STARTS HONKING RANDOMLY. *TR
Jun 15, 2020
HAD MY CAR GOING ON A YEAR AND I HAVE MADE MY TRIPS TO NY IN AUGUST OF 2014 A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR AND GOING TO MI MAY OF THIS YEAR AND ONCE I TURN MY HEADLIGHTS OFF I LOSE ALL DASH LIGHTS WHEN I TURN THEM BACK ON. HAD TO USE MY PHONE FOR LIGHT JUST TO SEE MY SPEED. DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME JUST THE 2 TIMES SO FAR WHEN I TOOK MY TRIPS FROM NC N BACK
May 27, 2016
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 HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK MY DOORS AND I'M UNABLE TO ACCESS MY TRUNK UNLESS I CRAWL IN FROM THE BACK SEAT AND HIT THE RELEASE. I'VE HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE LOOK OVER MY CAR AND I NO ONE CAN FIGURE THIS OUT. I FINALLY STARTED RESEARCHING AND I SEE SEVERAL RECALLS BUT BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NOT BUILT IN A CERTAIN TIME AND LOCATION I'M NOT QUALIFIED FOR THE RECALLS UNLESS I PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. I CAN'T EVEN TRADE IT IN AND GET A GOOD ENOUGH PRICE DUE TO THESE MALFUNCTIONS. I WILL BY NO MEANS TRUST CHRYSLER OR DODGE VEHICLES. *TR
Jan 11, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
I WAS DRIVING AND MY VEHICLE STARTED OVER HEATING AND THEN WOULDN'T RUN. I HAVE PUT W GONE COOLANT IN IT SEVERAL TIME. THE RADIATOR HOSE TOP PART IS COMPLETELY BUSTED. NEEDING A NEW HEAD GASKET, AND WHOLE TOP RADIATOR HOSE NOW. ON TOP OF THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS MESSED UP ALSO. MY CAR WINDOW ALSO DOESN'T WORK. IT'S STUCK ROLLED DOWN BECAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I WANT IT ALL FIXED ASAP. I CAN'T AFFORD THE FIX. I AM A SINGLE PREGNANT MOTHER WHO HAS SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS TO GET TO AND FROM BETWEEN MY DAUGHTER AND I. JUST GOING TO THE STORE FOR FOOD HAS ALMOST BEEN IMPOSSIBLE. WE HAVE TO RELY ON OTHERS TO HELP US. I NEED MY CAR OUT THE SHOP. PLEASE HELP
Feb 08, 2017
MY 2008 CHYRSLER SEABRING ENGINE STOP ON HIGHWAY AND STEERING WHEEL LOCK. THE REASON WHY IS A CHYRSLER DEFECTED PART (TIPM) WHICH IS TOTAL INTERGRATED POWER MODULE. CHYRSLER HAVE A LAWSUIT ON THEM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. COST $1100.00 WHICH I HAVE TO PAY. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIX FOR FREE UNDER RECALL. ALSO HORN BLOWING, DOOR WINDOW MOVING , TRUNK OPENING,INTERIOR LIGHT NOT COMING ON. IT WOULD HELP I YOU COULD CONTACT THE DEALER CONCERNING MY ISSUE. CONTACT INFORMATION: GINN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE ,5190 US-278 ,COVINGTON GEORGIA 30014 ,770-786-2271 TIM DABNEY [email protected] (BUSINESS MANAGER) ZACK THACKSTON (SERVICE ADVISOR ).
Aug 13, 2015
BOUGHT CERTIFIED USED 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 7/11 WITH 18,000 MILES. FALL, 2011 RADIO STUCK ON ONE AM CHANNEL REGARDLESS OF SELECTING AM, FM, OR SIRIUS. DEALER OFFERED TO SELL ME NEW RADIO. AFTER RADIO NOT USED FOR A WEEK, STARTED TO FUNCTION OKAY AGAIN. JULY, 2012 HEADLIGHT ON MESSAGE AND ALARM UPON OPENING DOOR, DAYTIME, NO KEY IN IGNITION, NO HEADLIGHTS ON, INTERIOR DASH DISPLAY LIGHTS ON BUT DIM LIKE FOR NIGHTTIME. 12/12 INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUTOFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN I EXITED CAR, SWITCH NOT IN ON POSITION. ONGOING: AUTO BRIGHTNESS DISPLAY ON RADIO DOES NOT WORK. TOP DOWN ON KEY FOB DOES NOT WORK. WINTER, 2013 STALLED TWICE AT RED LIGHTS, ALSO HAD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. DEALER SAID STEERING RACK WAS WORN AND LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED (35,000 MILES) AND WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER ALSO CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE AND FUEL INJECTORS FOR STALLING PROBLEM. EVEN AFTER THIS SERVICE CAR CONTINUED TO STALL, SOMETIMES CATCHING ITSELF AND SPEEDING UP WHICH CAUSES CAR TO SURGE FORWARD. AS OF TODAY, 8/17/13 CAR HAS 40,050 MILES ON IT AND I WONDER WHAT'S NEXT. *TR
Aug 17, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
I HAVE A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE (CLOTHE TOP) IN 2009 THE LATCH AND STRYKER FOR THE REAR TRUNK HAD TO BE REPLACED. TRUNK WOULD NOT LOCK! THIS WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY... NOW IT IS 2011 AND ONCE AGAIN THE LATCH AND STRYKER HAVE BROKEN! THIS IS THE 3RD ONE IN 3 1/2 YEARS!!! NOW I HAVE NO WARRANTY AND ITS BEEN OVER 12 MONTHS SO THE PARTS HAVE NO WARRANTY! I PERSONALLY THINK THE TRUNK IS WAY TOO HEAVY WITH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP(LOCATED INSIDE UPPER DECK) IS CAUSING THE LATCH TO BREAK! *TR
Jun 07, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER USING HER KEYLESS ENTRY AND PULLING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE, THE ENTIRE HANDLE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000.
Feb 25, 2011
THE LATCH MECHANISM FOR THE TRUCK THAT CONTROLS THE TIP BACK AND LOCKING FAILS. IT FALLS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. MY HAS BEEN REPLACES THREE TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWN THIS CAR IN JULY 2007. *TR
Aug 30, 2010
AIR BAGS,SEATS
2 complaints
No incident as of yet my air bag light on a ND there is ticking from the passenger side of the compartment glove box and the drivers seat moves when coming to a stop
Jan 29, 2022
Ticking noise coming from passengers compartment glove box seat belt light on and seat moves when come to a stop and driver side door handle just came off on the passenger side can't open the door from outside of vehicle there should be recall for this
Jan 29, 2022
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
AIR BAG LIGHTS AND DOOR LOCKING MECHANIZISM FAILING
Mar 10, 2021
TAKATA RECALL. DURING THE COURSE OF A YEAR SINCE I'VE PURCHASED THIS CAR, I HAVE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE POWER STEERING. TWICE WHILE COMING TO A STOP (STOP SIGN OR LIGHT), MY STEERING WOULD LOCK ALONG WITH MY BRAKES. WHEN I TOOK IT TO A SHOP I WAS TOLD MY THERMOSTAT NEEDED REPLACED. I TOLD THEM TO FIX THE ISSUE. ON APRIL 17TH WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK A LITTLE AFTER MIDNIGHT THIS SAME ISSUE OCCURRED ONLY WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO FORCE MY WHEEL TO TURN ENOUGH TO DRIVE UP THE BEND I WAS DRIVING AROUND RATHER THAN THE SCHOOL IN FRONT OF ME. FINALLY I HIT A POLE AND MY CAR HAS BEEN RULED AS A TOTAL LOSS. I HAVE MANY CONCERNS IN REGARDS TO WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED AND WHY.
Apr 21, 2016
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WON'T SHIFT OUT OF PARK
Dec 09, 2020
CHRYSLERS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR TERRIBLE TRANSMISSIONS, BUT THIS IS OUR SECOND CHRYSLER SEBRING IN THIS YEAR RANGE (SAME ENGINE/TRANS MODELS), BOTH WITH THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN SHIFTING FROM OR THRU NEUTRAL, (EG. REVERSE TO DRIVE), THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SO HARD THAT IT CAN LIFT THE ENGINE AND SNAP A MOUNT. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO MAKE KNOCKING NOISES WHEN SHIFTING (ANY GEAR), AND CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH IN AND OUT OF GEAR, NEUTRAL, AND PARK.
Aug 16, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF WOULD OPEN WITH PAUSING. THE TRUNK WAS STUCK OPEN NOT CLOSING BUT YOU COULD HEAR MOTOR. NOW TRUNK CLOSED AND STAY CLOSED WITH NO MOTOR SOUND. CONVERTIBLE TOP ISN'T OPENING BUT WHEN CAR DRIVES AT 30MPH THE ROOF FLIES OPEN. THE DASHBOARD LIGHT WOULD GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING,CAUSING UNABLE TO SEE MPH OR ANYTHING. I CAN NOT DRIVE DUE TO FEAR OF BEING IN A ACCIDENT OR CAUSING ONE SINCE THE CAR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE ROOF WILL FALL OFF ON ROUTINE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH SPEED LIMITS THE CAR CAN'T EXCEED.
Aug 07, 2020
ALL WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE GOING OFF. HAPPENS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.
Dec 12, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
MY HUSBAND AND I ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS RECENTLY WITH THE CAR STAHLING OUT AND OR GETTING STUCK IN LOW GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY, IT WAS TERRIFYING! WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT AT HOME AND HAVE A 10 HOUR DRIVE BACK HOME WHILE DRIVING THIS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE CAR AND AM HONESTLY SCARED TO DEATH WE ARE GOING TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT! THIS IS THE 3RD BATTERY SWAP WE'VE DONE IN 3 MONTHS BUT ONLY HAVE LAST 2 RECEIPTS. WE HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THIS CAR HAS HAD ELECTRICAL RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM HOWEVER APPARENTLY OUR VIN DONT MATCH UP TO THE RECALL. I DONT UNDERSTAND IT, THIS IS EXTREMELY HORRIBLE BUSINESS FROM CHRYSLER AND AS SOON AS WE CAN GET HOME HOPEFULLY SAFELY.. WE WONT BUY ANOTHER. PLEASE HELP FAST!
Jul 29, 2020
JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE'S COMPLAINT ON THE 2008 SEBRING. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. THE CARS RPMS REV HIGH BUT THE CAR WON'T EVEN BE GOING FAST. THE CAR WILL SPEED UP ON ITS OWN AND JUMP WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. THEN ONCE THE LIGHT COMES ON AND YOU CUT THE CAR OFF IF YOU TRY TO CRANK IT BACK UP IT WENT CUT ON. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I'VE ALMOST WRECKED QUITE A FEW TIMES. NOBODY KNOWS WHAT'S WRONG AND WHEN YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY DON'T KNOW EITHER AND THEY ARE ALL RUDE. AND THEY CHARGE YOU 100$ TO DIAGNOSE IT. IF YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT VEHICLES YOU SHOULD DEF NOT WORK FOR CHRYSLER AND SHOULD NOT CHARGE PEOPLE FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC. *TR
Jul 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDE POWER SEAT INOPERABLE; CIG LIGHTER/ELECTRIC PORT INOPERABLE; RANDOM ALARM SOUNDING; POWER TOP SHOWS TOP WITH TRUNK INOPERABLE.
Dec 31, 2019
SEATBELT LIGHT ON DASH KEEPS CHIMING AS IF I DON'T HAVE MY SEAT BELT ON. THIS CHIMES AND LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY WHILE IN MOTION. OR PARKED.
Apr 17, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Nov 22, 2019
WITHOUT WARNING AT TIME MY CAR WILL STALL AT A STOP IE SIGN OR TRAFFIC SIGNAL OTHER TIME IT WILL BE STOPPED AT A LIGHT & WITHOUT WARNING THE RPM WILL SPIKE TO OVER 2K RPM & NEARY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIME. THERE IS NO KNOW REASON FOR THIS IN RELATION TO TEMP, HUMIDITY ETC OR HOW LONG ITS BEEN DRIVEN. CAN IT BE THAT THE FLEX FUEL SYSTEM IS GETTING CONFUSED BY THE ALCOHOL IN THE FUEL?? ALSO EXPERIENCE AT TIME WHEN FILLING GAS TANK IT SPITS BACK & CAUSES AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL ON SIDE OF CAR & GROUND??NO MATTER HOW SLOW OR FAST ITS PUT IN. ALL THIS HAS STARTED IN THE LAST 5K MILES PLEASE FIND A FIX BEFORE IT BECOMES A ACCIDENT. THANKS *TR
Feb 04, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
HORN STARED GOING OFF ON ITS OWN, WHILE DRIVING OR JUST SITTING, THEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED LAGGING, RPMS DROP WHILE I'M DRIVING AND AM UNABLE TO GET BACK UP TO SPEED FOR A MINUTE. I DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE DAILY FOR WORK AND BOTH OF THESE ARE A HUGE HAZARD FOR ME AND OTHER DRIVERS. I ASSUME THE PROBLEMS ARE RELATED BEING AS THEY BOTH WENT CRAZY AT THE SAME TIME. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO WORK MY CAR JUST SORT OF DIED WITHOUT DIEING THE RPMS DROPPED AND THE CAR TRIED TO DIE BUT DIIDNT. THE GAS PED STOPPED WORKING WHILE THIS WAS OCCURING AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET BACK UP TO SPEED. IT EVENTUALLY KICKED OUT OF IT BUT DID IT AGAIN THE FOLLOWING WEEK, DRIVING OUT OF MY PARKING LOT AT WORK RPMS DROPPED AND WAS UNABLE TO USE MY GAS PED. I GOTIT AGAIN TO GET OUT OF IT BUT ALL ITS GOING TO TAKE IS THIS HAPPENING AND A CAR BEHIND ME AND AND ACCIDENT WILL HAPPEN
Apr 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED SIDESWIPED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, FACING TWO SEMI-TRUCKS. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE GEARS WERE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVERSED DOWN A RAVINE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, BACK, AND KNEE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN THREE TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 12/11/17 *BF *JS
Jul 12, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED THEN WENT OUT, MY CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS A MALFUNCTION AND WILL NOT OPEN AND THE DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK ON THEIR OWN.
Mar 08, 2019
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. THE HARNESS FOR THE BULB CONNECTOR CARRIES A 12V CURRENT BUT STILL THE LOW BEAM DOES NOT WORK. EVERY ONLINE SEARCH POINTS TO A FAULTY TIPM(TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE). I CAN'T AFFORD A NEW ONE AT $595 AND THAT'S IF I REPLACE IT MYSELF. I'M UNABLE TO FIND A COMPATIBLE USED PART AT SALVAGE YARDS IN THE AREA AND CHRYSLER DEALER SAYS THERE IS CURRENTLY A MONTH LONG NATIONAL BACKORDER ON THE PART AND IS UNSURE IF I'LL HAVE A REPLACEMENT IN A MONTH. THIS ALONE SHOULD BE A RED FLAG THAT THERE IS AN UNDERLYING ISSUE AT CHRYSLER. IN THE MEAN TIME I CONTINUE TO SEARCH SALVAGE YARDS AND AM LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BYPASS THE TIPM TO GET THE HEADLAMP WORKING, WHICH IN ITSELF COULD STILL LEAVE ME OPEN TO OTHER FAILURES ON THE TIPM. ALL THIS SAID, I'M WONDERING IF OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WILL START TO GO SOON AS WELL. AS IT IS I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE HORN, WHICH I BELIEVE ALSO RUNS THROUGH THE TIPM.
Mar 18, 2017
SEATS
2 complaints
ELECTRIC SEAT POSITIONING GUIDE BAR SLIPS FORWARD WHEN BRAKING. THIS OCCURS FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Dec 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER ACTIVATED, THE SEAT SUDDENLY BECAME VERY HOT. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE SEAT HEATER AND THE SEAT COOLED DOWN. SEVERAL DAYS LATER THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HER COAT WAS BURNED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT AND DISCOVERED SEVERAL BURNT SPOTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WERE AN INSPECTOR FROM CHRYSLER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SEAT DAMAGE SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. UPDATED 04/12/17 LJ UPDATED 06/23/17*LJ ...UPDATED 07/20/17 *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A STATUS UPDATED FOR HER COMPLAINT. UPDATED 07/25/2017*JS UPDATED 08/08/2017*JS
Mar 20, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
BOUGHT BATTERY AND SOMETHG IS STILL DRAINING AND IT KEEPS HSPPENING
Nov 24, 2017
ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO MY TPMS SENSOR ON MY DRIVER SIDE STOP WORKING, NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER MY CAR STARTED STALLING. I WOULD BE AT A LIGHT, STOP SIGN, OR PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND IT WOULD JUST STALL. SO I HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED AT NOT EVEN 70,000 MILES WHICH SOLVED THE STALLING ISSUE. THEN ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO I NOTICED WHEN I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE DRIVING TO TAMPA FROM ORLANDO AND I PUT THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN ON I4 AND ALMOST GOT ME HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK BUT HE WAS THANKFULLY ABLE TO SWERVE INTO THE LANE BESIDE ME. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND TOLD THEM THE ISSUE AND THEY SAID WELL THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TPMS BUT YOUR VIN NUMBER DOESN'T MATCH AND TURNED ME AWAY. THEN A FEW WEEKS LATER I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR NOT LOCKING AND THE WINDOW GOING UP BEFORE THE DOOR WAS SHUT, AND WOULD HAVE TO MESS WITH IT TO GET THE DOOR TO ACTUALLY SHUT. THEN ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO MY RPMS WHERE JUMPING ERECTLY AND MY DAD WHO IS A MECHANIC CLEANED ALL THE CARBON OUT IN MY MOTOR AND I WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THEN TODAY MY CAR SHIFT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND MY DADS FRIEND NOTICED THE CABLE IN THE MOTOR WAS POPPED OUT AND POPPED IT BACK IN. SO I DRIVE TO CLASS AND WHEN I GET ON CAMPUS AND GO TO PARK MY CAR MY VAR GETS STUCK IN REVERSE AND I HAD TO SIT IN THERE FOR OVER AN HOUR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK BEFORE SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO HELP ME. THIS CAR NEEDS A SERIOUS INVESTIGATION AND CHRYSLER REFUSES TO HELP ME WHEN I HAVE LESS THAN 95,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND MY ISSUES MATCH THERE RECALL PERFECTLY. THESE ISSUES COULD LEAD ME OR SOMEONE ELSE TO GET KILLED OR SERIOUSLY HURT, BUT I GUESS THEY WONT DUE ANYTHING UNTIL ENOUGH PEOPLE GET KILLED OR INJURED TO REALIZE THERES A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.
May 24, 2017
WHEELS
2 complaints
VALVE STEM CAME OFF WHEEL. THESE ARE THE ONES THAT HAVE A SENSOR. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE IT HAPPEN WHILE I WAS NOT DRIVING. TIRE IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED. IT HAPPENED AT THE CAR WASH WHILE BEING DRIED WITH A TOWEL.
Mar 08, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL KNOTS BROKE AS A RESULT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Nov 30, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE PUT ON THE DASH BOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (THE THREE CIRCLES) DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. NO VISIBILITY OF INSTRUMENT PANEL. THIS HAPPENS ALL TIMES WHEN PUTTING HEADLIGHTS ON, NO MATTER IF STATIONARY OR MOVING.
Aug 09, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER THEN GO OUT UNABLE TO TURN BACK ON I AN UNABLE TO SEE SPEED, GAS GAUGE ENGINE TEMP A VERY HAZARDOUS CONDITION. *TR
Apr 18, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED IN AUGUST 2015, OWNER TOLD US THE WIPERS DID NOT WORK BUT HE HAD THE MOTOR AND WE INSTALLED THE WIPER MOTOR. THIS DID NOT WORK. SO WE RESEARCHED THIS VECHICLE FOR RECALLS AND WE FOUND THAT CHRYSLER HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS TIPM PART BUT WAS NOT BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR A RECALL. THIS PART COST US $650.00 AND THE WIPERS NOW DO WORK BUT THERE IS A NOISE THAT IS STILL THERE AND SOME OF THE CAUTION LIGHTS DO NOT GO OUT. THE CAR WORKS BUT DO NOT GO THAT FAR IN IT DUE TO THE REVIEWS WE HAD READ ABOUT THIS TIPM PART AND THE ENGINE MAY STOP WORKING.
Sep 19, 2015
MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST DECIDE WHEN THEY WANT TO STOP LEAVING ME WITH ZERO VISIBILITY DURING A RAINY COMMUTE. *TR
Dec 04, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
RPMS SHOT TO 4K AND 5K THEN SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED PCM AND ALTERNATOR. AFTERWHICH, INTAKE MANIFOLD DOOR POSITION SENSOR SETS A CODE - FOR SENSOR (NO RESPONSE) INTERNAL TO INTAKE MANIFOLD. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. *TR
Jan 09, 2015
WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HEADED EAST FROM HICKORY FLAT MS TO MYRTLE MS. THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, ALL POWER SHUT DOWN QUICK, CAR WOULD NOT START, WAITED 45 MINUTES BEFORE IT STARTED . MOTORIST STOP TO HELP ME PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE HWY. *TR
Jun 03, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
2 complaints
WHEN I AM DRIVING AND IT IS RAINING OR HAS RAINED OR IF THE CAR IS WET THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR SKIPPING/ STALLING OUT WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS WET. IT HAS CUT COMPLETELY OFF AT AN INTERSECTIONS BEFORE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WITH SPEEDS LESS THAN 40 MPH OR YOU CAN HEAR AND FEEL IT PULLING/ WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE SPARK PLUGS GOING BAD AND HAD THEM REPLACED THAT THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN IT WILL STALL OUT/SKIP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. OR STATE NO PROBLEM FOUND. THIS HAS GONE ONE FOR TWO YEARS. *TR
Oct 12, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STALLED AND SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING CUT OFF! NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER AND WAS CHARGED OVER $500 FOR TUNE-UP, OIL CHANGE, AND DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON WITHIN ONE WEEK. I CANNOT AFFORD THE COSTLY REPAIRS WHEN MECHANICS CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, MORE IMPORTANTLY, I CANNOT AFFORD TO BE HURT IN A CAR ACCIDENT. BACK TO THE MECHANICS SPENDING $146.00 FOR OXYGEN SENSOR ~ ENGINE LIGHT BACK ON WITHIN ONE WEEK! CAR STALLING AND IDOL IS EXTREMELY HIGH ~ CAR CUTOFFS CONTINUES....EMISSIONS TEST TIME ~ FAILED! NOW TOLD NEED NEW POWER CONTROL MONITOR. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC " CODES ARE BEING SHOWN FOR NO REASON". *TR
Jun 25, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT IS CONTINUOUSLY COMING ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS. THE CAR WILL RIDE FIND AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING OTHER THAN THE LIGHT APPEARING. ALSO IT STALLS AND YOU CAN BE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHICH IS DEFINITELY SAFETY HAZARDOUS. I'VE NOTICE THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TO THOUSAND AND TO MY SURPRISE NO RECALL. *TR
Jun 25, 2013
I WAS DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND STARTED SPEEDING UP DUE TO LESS TRAFFIC. I WAS GOING 60 MPH WHEN MY CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AND STARTED MAKING THIS WEIRD REVVING NOISE (THE KIND WHEN YOU ARE PARKED OR IN NEUTRAL), MY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. I THEN PULLED OVER BECAUSE IT WAS NOT GOING ANY FASTER THAN 35 MPH. JUST LETTING IT SIT IT WAS MAKING THOSE SAME NOISES. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE LIGHT WHEN AWAY AND IT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. IT HAD A LITTLE ISSUE GETTING BACK UP TO SPEED BUT OVERALL IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL. *TR
Apr 17, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. PULL INTO AREA TO PARK AND CHECKED UNDER HOOD TO FIND THAT RADIATOR FAN WAS NOT WORKING AND A FUSE WAS BLOWN. REPLACED THE FUSE. DROVE HOME AND THE FOLLOWING WEEK, CAR BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AGAIN. REPLACED FUSE AND TOOK IT TO MECHANIC WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE FAN MOTOR WIRING WAS FRIED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. *TR
Nov 15, 2012
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT HE NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD REV UNEXPECTEDLY AND THAT IT WOULD ALSO STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE BATTERY HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BATTERY, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE STALLING OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. TB
Feb 28, 2011
SUSPENSION
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HER AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,507.
Feb 27, 2012
CHRYSLER SEBRING 2002, 4-DOOR SEDAN, V6. BOTH UPPER REAR STRUT MOUNTS HAVE FAILED DURING DRIVING AND THE CAR IS NOW UNDRIVABLE. LOCAL DEALERSHIPS HAVE WAITING LIST FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. DEALERSHIP WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED CANNOT GET PART FROM CHRYSLER NOR IS THERE AN AFTERMARKET PART AVAILABLE. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT OFFER RENTAL CAR OR REMEDY SINCE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE ISSUING A RECALL BASED ON THE NUMBER OF DEALER VEHICLES WAITING FOR REPAIR!!! *TR UPDATED 02/19/10. *LJ UPDATED 07/19/10*JB
Jul 16, 2008
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
JUST IMAGINE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30MPH AND YOUR HOOD FLIES UP AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD. FORTUNATELY FOR ME THE PERSON BEHIND BE WAS ALERT AND DID NOT PLOW INTO THE REAR OF ME. I PHONED THE INSURANCE COMPANY IMMEDIATELY, AND I WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE CAR TO A RECOMMENDED COLLISION CENTER WHICH REPAIRED MY CAR PRETTY QUICKLY....TOO QUICKLY I SUPPOSE BECAUSE WHEN I CALLED THE CHRYSLER, LLC OFFICE THEY SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR SAID IN ERROR THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE EVIDENCE WAS DESTROYED. HE ESSENTIALLY SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THAT CHRYSLER COULD DO. THEY DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED BUT IT SEEMED AS IF THE LATCH WAS WORKING PERFECTLY NOW. WELL I NOW HAVE A NEW HOOD BUT THE SAME OLD LATCH. MY MAJOR CONCERN IS THAT IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED TO BEGIN WITH HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT IT IS FIXED. SUPPOSE THAT IT IS NOT THE LATCHES AT ALL BUT SOMETHING CONNECTED TO THE LATCHES THAT MADE THEM BOTH FAIL. NO ONE IS LISTENING TO ME. I AM NOW VERY FEARFUL OF DRIVING MY CAR WHICH I MENTIONED TO THE CHRYSLER SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR AND HIS RECOMMENDATION TO ME WAS "IF YOU ARE THAT AFRAID YOU OUGHT TO JUST TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE" HE SAID THAT THEY HAVE DONE ALL AND EVERYTHING THAT THEY INTEND TO DO AND HE HUNG UP THE PHONE WITH ME STILL TALKING. I JUST WANT THIS TO GO ON RECORD AS A PRETTY SERIOUS PROBLEM; BUT KNOW ONE IS LISTENING! *TR
Jun 23, 2011
MY 2008 CHRYSLER CONVERTIBLE CLOTH TOP HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR 3 WEEKS AS OF TODAY. THE TRUNK LID WON'T GO DOWN. THE TOWING COMPANY WOULD NOT EVEN TOW IT BECAUSE IT WOULD DAMAGE THE CAR FURTHER. CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND THAT THEY WERE "TOOLING" THE TOP. *TR
Sep 15, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
CAR WOULD NOT START. NO CRANK NO NOTHING. ONLINE IT STATES PART RECALLED, BUT CHRYSLER SAID RECALL DOESN'T AFFECT MY CAR... EVEN THOUGH I DRIVE A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING RECALL DOESN'T AFFECT ME???? DOESN'T AFFECT ME BUT PART DOESN'T WORK ON MY CAR. *TR
Feb 05, 2011
MY 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A WEEK TO HAVE MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS 1/4 TANK OFF AND THE CAR RUN OUT OF GAS TWICE IN THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE IT IS STILL SHOWING A 1/4 TANK LEFT .THE LAST INCIDENT HAPPEN YESTERDAY 3/21/09 . THE CAR JUST STOP WHILE CRUISING AND THE FUEL GAGE STILL SHOW A 1/4 TANK LEFT. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND LUCKILY II DIDN'T GET INTO AN ACCIDENT AND LOOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR WHEN IT RUN OUT ODF GAS. *TR
Mar 22, 2009
POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I WENT TO LEAVE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED. THEY STATED THAT A PART HAD BROKEN. I COULD NOT EVEN USE THE MANUAL RELEASE TO GET IT INTO DRIVE. *TR
Aug 30, 2010
2008 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE SHIFTER IS STUCK IN PARK; THE CAR CANNOT BE MOVED. DEALER SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK BREAKING. THE ENTIRE SHIFTER UNIT MUST BE REPLACED; COST $150-$200 SINCE THE SEBRING IS 3 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY SAID THE PART BREAKS ON SEVERAL CURRENT CHRYSLER MODELS ALL THE TIME; A WEB SEARCH CONFIRMS IT. A BRIGHT PINK PLASTIC PIECE BREAKS WHERE A SPRING ATTACHES TO IT, THAT ALLOWS THE INTERLOCK TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. WHAT IF THIS COMMON PROBLEM HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE IN A REMOTE LOCATION WITH NO CELL PHONE SERVICE? WHAT IF YOU NEEDED YOUR CAR FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY? *TR
Aug 14, 2010
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I have a 2008 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. The radiator is leaking fluid that splashes all over the wires causing a burning smell. I later found out that this is caused by an electrical issue with the sensors. Similarly my tire pressure sensors are fried. These issues have eroded wires causing my A/C and Cruise Control systems to malfunction. My power windows have issues sometimes I can't get them to roll up or down. My internal lights in my car flickering on and off. The mess from the radiator is also causing my engine to overheat. I am now having issues with oil pan leaks as a result of too much pressure from the engine. I see that only certain VINS were added to the recall list. I strongly suggest that NHTSA add other VINS to the recall list, especially mine, since I'm having those exact same issues. I see that there are complaints about this year make and model as recent as last year. Why hasn't the recall list been updated? Please update the recall list. Please and thank you!!
Sep 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
The car loss compression in the middle of driving. Try to crank it but it drains the battery. Also, I bought the car a year the buy here pay here company ripped out the lemon law page for Tennessee but kept the other pages in.
Jul 24, 2025
STRUCTURE,POWER TRAIN,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
See attached document for complaint.
Aug 21, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
Engine frequently stalls while driving. I've had my car shut off while I'm driving many times, the steering wheel and brakes lock up and it makes it hard to get off the street to safety. This happens a LOT. It is very dangerous and scary. I get anxiety everytime I drive because I'm scared of it happening again. My car once turned off in the middle of a busy intersection while trying to turn. It came on after about 45 seconds but it was terrifying. Battery often dies (just replaced it). Horn would go off randomly without stopping for a long time. I had to disconnect the horn (on both sides) because it would keep randomly going off with no way to stop it. Cruise control stopped working one day. Sometimes it comes up when I press cruise control but it turns off when I try setting a speed. Drivers window broke inside, I think something snapped inside the door. I've had it replaced 3 times but it keeps breaking. A/C makes an awful grinding noise sometimes, but it goes away if I turn the A/C off then back on. Also with the A/C, a door or something inside the dash will get stuck every so often and it makes a LOUD clicking like noise but it goes away after about 20 seconds (something to do with the actuator?). Brake light will come on sometimes when I stop. It goes away shortly after I start driving again. ABS light has been on my dash for a few months now. Most of these issues have been happening for over a year now. Most of this shows up under a recall from 2008, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING. It doesn't show up under my VIN number but I'm having the same exact problems.
May 16, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
I was on my way to work. All the warning light appeared on my dash. Then all the warning light, radio, speedometer gage and all head light and tail lights went out. I was driving in the dark. My engine bogged down no power. I was barley moving. I replaced the battery no difference. I replaced the alternator worked for 3 minutes and then the car was back to the same as before. I contacted a nearby mechanic facility they told me that it was most definitely the fuse panel under the hood. That's its not a recall but a lawsuit replacement. I notified the manufacturer and they told me my Vin number was not under recall. I'm confused on what to do not. I'm in no way able to purchase a new vehicle at this time. Nor spend hundreds or thousands in repairs. Please help.
Jan 06, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT LOSS OF POWER WILL OCCUR AND MOTOR WILL SHUT OFF. ANYTIME ON THE FREEWAY OR PARKED. OCCASIONALLY AT RANDOM INTERVALS CAR WILL CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER UNTIL AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO START IT WILL TURN OVER APPROPRIATELY.
Mar 29, 2021
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS-MEMBER-SUB FRAME TOTALLY RUSTED OUT, CAR HAS 86,000 MILES ON IT, WAS GARAGE KEPT A LOT, CAR IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND SUB FRAME IS ONLY THING RUSTED OUT, PARTS AROUND IT LOOKS NEW, LOOK AT PICTURE, THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OR CHRYSLER SHOULD PAY FOR IT,NEVER SEEN ANYTHING RUST LIKE THIS,VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING LIKE THIS
Sep 25, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I TOOK THE VEHICLE AFTER PURCHASE TO THE SHOP TO LOOK OVER AND SELLER AGREED THAT HE WOULD COVER THE COST FOR "SENSOR" ISSUE AS HE STATED! THE CAR NEEDS A CAMSHAFT AND DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE THE MECHANIC STATED IF THAT PART IS REPLACED IT WILL POSSIBLY NEED A TRANSMISSION AS WELL AS A NEW ENGINE. THEREFORE THE REPAIRS WOULD EXCEED THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE OR NOT WORK AT ALL AND WASTE ALL THAT MONEY. CAR HAD ISSUES STARTING FROM DAY 1 TOO.
Aug 19, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
3 SEPERATE BUT RELATED EVENTS. MY HORN BEGAN HONKING AT RANDOM TIMES, EVENTUALLY I COULD NOT TURN IT OFF WHILE IN MY PARKING GARAGE AT WORK. ENDED UP REMOVING BATTERY CONNECTION TO STOP THE HONKING. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I DISCONNECTED THE HORNS. MY WIPERS RANDOMLY DO NOT WORK. I'VE HAD TO RELY ON RAINX. SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND OTHER TIMES I CANT TURN THEM OFF. THEY SOMETIMES STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW. LAST ISSUE WAS COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. STRANGE THING WAS IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. BUT 10 MILES LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED. BASED ON THESE 3 THINGS HAPPENING WITHIN THE LAST MONTH I THINK IT IS PART OF THE TIPM MODULE. MANY COMPLAINTS AND THIS ITEM IS PART OF A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR OTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE IN THE SAME YEAR RANGE AS MY VEHICLE.
Dec 12, 2019
STEERING,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES REALLY BAD UNTIL I BRING THE STEERING BACK INTO REGULAR POSITION. THE SEAT BELT SIGN GOES OFF CONTINUALLY AFTER I'M BUCKLED UP, CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE CAR IS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, CAR JUMPS WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT.
Oct 25, 2019
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVERS SEAT MOVES WHEN COMING TO STOP, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND WILL STAY ON AT TIMES SEAT BELT DONT RETRACT
Oct 04, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH PANEL STARTING FLASHING ON AND OFF. I WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. I STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE TO SEE WHEN I RESTARTED IF IT WOULD STOP BUT IT DID NOT. STILL FLASHING EVER FEW SECONDS AND THEN GOES OFF. NOT SURE THE REASON OR IT THEIR HAS BEEN A RECALL I WAS UNAWARE OF.
Aug 21, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING - ELECTRICAL ISSUES. FUEL GAGE DOES NOT WORK. DASHBOARD DISPLAY LIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY, POWER WINDOW ISSUES, TIRE PRESSURE (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON,
Feb 27, 2019
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AS I WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WASN'T WORKING, I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEELS AT ALL. THE BREAKS WOULD NOT WORK EITHER, NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED ON THE BREAKS THE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE. LUCKILY I WASN'T GOING FAST OR DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE THAT WOULD HAVE KILLED ME.
Jan 04, 2019
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, AS I WAS CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF, I HEARD A POPPING SOUND TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. ONCE I MADE SURE THE WINDOWS AND ROOF CLOSED I LOOKED TO SEE THE BACK SEAT ARM REST PANELS HAD BLOWN AWAY FROM THE FRAME OF THE CAR. I HAVE IT AT A DEALERSHIP NOW WAITING TO HEAR THERE EXPLANATION THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN.
Jul 13, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AS IS IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP GETS STUCK IN THE UP POSITION AND DOESN'T GO BACK DOWN. I CANNOT SEE OTU OF THE REAR VIEW AND OBVIOUSLY CANNOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER AND BOTH TOLD ME THE RECALL HAD BEEN ADDRESSED IN 2008 (THEY LLOOKED IT UP BY VIN). HOWEVER, IT OBVIOUSLY WASN'T SINCE THE TOP IS STILL STICKING. THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME TOO BAD. HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO TELL ME WHICH DEALERSHIP HAD MARKED IT AS A COMPLETED AND REPAIRED RECALL WHICH IS STRANGE. I WOULD LIKE IT FIXED ASAP SINCE I CANNOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT THE REAR WINDSHIELD! IT WAS IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
Apr 30, 2018
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
JUN'17 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING QUIT OPERATION OR INTERMITTENT. VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. NEED FLASHLIGHT TO SEE DASH. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ON SAME VEHICLES.
Dec 29, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ON MAY 20, 2017 DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 70-80 MPH; RED LIGHTNING BOLT DASH WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR SEEMED TO PULL BACK AND HESITATE. IT WAS DRIVING AS IF IT MAY CUT OFF. I DROVE INTO RIGHT LANE AND DROPPED SPEED TO ABOUT 55 MPH. I DID NOT STOP BECAUSE IT WAS NIGHT AND I AM A SENIOR WOMAN DRIVING ALONE ON A ROUTE I'D NEVER DRIVEN. THE CAR WOULD PULSATE AND RUN UNSTEADY WHEN IDLING A STOPS. I MADE IT HOME, TURNED CAR BACK ON AND LIGHT WENT OFF. I WENT ONLINE AND LOOKED UP THE RED LIGHT ICON AND IT SAID "ETC ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR; ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAYS AND INTERSTATES. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION ON A HIGHWAY DOING 60 MPH OR SO; CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW UP UNTIL IT DECIDED TO. I HAD NO CONTROL ABOUT 30- 40 SECONDS. THANK GOD I DID NOT PANIC AND DID NOT CRASH. I REPORTED TO MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED CAR. THEY SAID THEY HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT HAPPENED UNLESS I HAPPENED AGAIN. ALSO, IN MARCH I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE SHOP BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START. THEY HAD TO CORRECT WIRING PROBLEM. ANOTHER PROBLEM, THEIR IS A TICKING SOUND. MECHANIC SAYS ITS SOME KIND OF FAN THAT COOLS THE AIR COMING INTO THE CAR. IT MAKES THAT TICKING SOUND EVEN IF MY CAR IS PARKED AND ENGINE TURNED OFF.
May 22, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FRONT END KNOCK FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL AFTER CAR WARMS UP FOR 15 MINUTES. CAR IN MOTION OR IF YOU ROCK STEERING BACK AND FORTH.
Mar 19, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. THERE WAS CORROSION IN THE TRUNK AND AROUND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED AND THE REAR BRAKES NEEDED ADJUSTMENT. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ISSUE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED AND THE BRAKES ADJUSTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE THROTTLE ISSUE HAS PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Feb 01, 2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Dec 05, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED, THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO DRAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Jul 15, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
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
May 05, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED, VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHEN CLIMBING AN INCLIINE OR WHEN I ACCELERATE, THIS IS NOT A STEADY HAPPENING.I HAVE TAKEN IT TO TWO DIFFERENT CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE IT COMPUTER CHECKED BUT NOTHING SHOWS UP. A YOUNGER MECHANIC AT THE SECOND DEALERSHIP STATED IT SOUNDED TO HIM LIKE POSSIBLY THE CLUTCHES WERE SLIPPING AND CAUSING THE PROBLEM. SINCE IT DOESN'T SHOW UP ON THE COMPUTER HE SUGGESTED THAT I JUST CONTINUE DRIVING UNTIL SUCH TIME AS IT MAY STOP MOVING COMPLETELY AND THEN THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE ABLE TO BE FOUND.
Apr 30, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 THAT WOULD NOT CLEAR. I REPLACED THE FAULTY TIPM AT MY OWN EXPENSE AND IT RESOLVED ALL THESE PROBLEMS. CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED RECALLS FOR TIPMS, BUT THEY HAVE NEVER RECALLED THE 2008 SEBRING. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL, FAULTY TIPM OUT OF THE CHRYSLER THAT I CAN SEND FOR TESTING AND VERIFICATION.
Mar 16, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
PROBLEM: 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING ENGINE, TRANSMISSION & ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I BEGAN FINANCING IN NOV 2013 FROM TOYOTA OF RIVERSIDE, 1YR AND 3 MONTHS LATER ON FEB 17, 2015 WHILE I WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN, I HAD NO BRAKES, I WAS FEARFUL AND HELD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL COASTED NEAR AN ARCO STATION. I WAS THANKFUL I DID NOT HIT ANYONE OR HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I CALLED AAA WHO TOWED ME TO TOYOTA OF RIVERSIDE. [XXX] THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TIMING BELT AND THE ENGINE FOR $1500. IT TOOK ABOUT 3 WEEKS FOR THE ENGINE TO BE REPAIRED, MY CAR WAS RETURNED ON MARCH 12, 2015. HOWEVER, I NOTICED WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR BACK THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER NEAR THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HANGING LOOSELY AND WAS NOT ATTACHED. WEEKS, LATER THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL LIGHT AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH PROBLEMS SHIFTING. I SENT PICTURES OF MY ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON FROM MY PHONE TO [XXX] AND [XXX] AND WENT TO SEE [XXX] WHO TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION NEED REPAIR AND IT WOULD COST $3000 TO $4000." I WENT TO MOSS BROTHERS RIVERSIDE, [XXX] ON 09/17/15 DID A DIAGNOSTIC. HE TOLD ME THERE IS AN AUTO TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER RECALL AND A SPRING HOOK RETAINER HE CAN REPLACE FOR FREE. HE ALSO REPLACED A STOP LAMP SWITCH BINDS AND REPROGRAMMED THE PCM FOR $290. I PICKED UP MY CAR ON 9/22/15 IT CONTINUED TO STALL, RETURNED IT TO MOSS BROTHERS [XXX] SAID IT MAY BE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BEFORE WE CAN BEGIN WE WILL NEED $1690 UP TO $4480 TO REPAIR IT. IHAD MY CAR TOWED TO MANUEL AUTO CENTER, HE REPLACED MY LEFT TIE RODS FOR $275 IN THE PAST. HE COMPLETED A DIAGNOSTIC, REPLACED SOLENOID PACKAGE FOR $800. HOWEVER, MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND NEGLIGENCE AT HIS SHOP. HE WAS WILLING TO PAY $275 TO REPAIR. MY CAR IS UNSAFE. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Dec 07, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME AND THE CAR BEGIN TO LOSS POWER AND HESITATE. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND IT BEGAN TO STALL AND JUMP. THE CAR WAS LOSING POWER AND I COULD NOT GO PAST 45 MPH. ANOTHER PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WENT OFF AND I CANNOT SEE THE GAS GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, ETC. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT UNTIL I CAN GET IT TOWED TO BE CHECKED AND/OR FIXED. IT CURRENTLY RUNS, BUT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.
Oct 18, 2015
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AT 35MPH USING NO THROTTLE, THE CAR STALLED. NO LIGHTS, NO ALARMS. REALIZED IT STALLED WHEN I HAD NO POWER STEERING FOR CORNER. NO POWER STEERING. NO POWER BRAKES. MUSCLED CAR TO STOP SAFELY, BUT IF MY 16YO DAUGHTER HAD BEEN DRIVING.... VERY SCARY. CAR HAS STALLED ONCE WHILE IDLING AT A STOP AND STUTTERED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL AT A RED LIGHT TWICE SINCE THE INITIAL STALLING INCIDENT.
Oct 16, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AFTER A FEW DAYS OF THE WINDOWS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND THE CAR HESITATING AT TIMES DURING ACCELERATION, IT WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED FOR AN HOUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TIPM WAS NOT WORKING AND THAT IT HAD BEEN SUPPLYING CONTINUOUS POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP AND THE WIRES WERE BURNED! THIS CERTAINLY SOUNDS LIKE A FIRE HAZARD. THIS REPAIR COST OVER $1000 WITH $677.50 BEING FOR PARTS. I SEE THAT JEEPS HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND THERE ARE OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TIPM FOR VEHICLES. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL ITEM?
Sep 07, 2015
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,291.
Aug 19, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MONTHLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Jun 09, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT HIGH-SPEED, ALL THE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS BEGAN FLASHING ON/OFF. THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND A CHIME COULD BE HEARD. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY (3-5 TIMES PER YEAR) AND CHRYSLER CANNOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN MOST FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE RAINING WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH. ON ONE OCCASION WHILE TRAVELLING THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA ON THE TURNPIKE AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN THE ENTIRE CAR WENT DARK FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. IT APPEARED THAT THE SYSTEM REBOOTED. ORIGINAL OWNER.
Jun 07, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT HIGH-SPEED, ALL THE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS BEGAN FLASHING ON/OFF. THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND A CHIME COULD BE HEARD. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY (3-5 TIMES PER YEAR) AND CHRYSLER CANNOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WITH THIS LATEST INCIDENT, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $800 FOR A NEW POWER CONTROL MODULE. I RESEARCHED ONLINE ONLY TO LEARN THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THEIR CHRYSLER VEHICLES, WHILE NHTSA REFUSES TO ORDER A RECALL. I REFUSE TO ALLOW CHRYSLER TO PERFORM WORK ON THIS VEHICLE UNLESS THEY CAN GUARANTEE THE REPAIR AND CAP THE COST. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND CHRYSLER FAILED TO DISCLOSE TWO AUTO BODY REPAIRS PERFORMED PRIOR TO SALE - I DISCOVERED THIS ON THE CHRYSLER WEBSITE AND SINCE SPENT OVER $1,500 TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE CHRYSLER REFUSED TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY AFTER THE LEMON LAWS EXPIRED. *TR
Mar 19, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 THIS PROBLEM. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT ON. I MENTIONED TO CHRYSLER THAT I AM AFRAID THAT MY CAR IS GOING TO ONE DAY REV WHILE I AM DRIVING AND I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL IT. I AM AFRAID THAT I AM GOING TO EITHER INJURE MYSELF, PASSENGERS, OTHER MOTORIST AND/OR PEDESTRIANS. I HAVE BEEN AT MANY STOP LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS WHERE IT HAS REVVED AND MOVED FORWARD EVEN WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. I WANT TO REPORT THIS IN CASE SOMETHING HAPPENS, I DO NOT WANT TO BE LIABLE FOR THE CARS ACTIONS SINCE CHRYSLER DOES NOT SEEM TO WANT TO TAKE MY ISSUE SERIOUSLY. *TR
Mar 15, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I STARTED THE CAR AND GOT A COUPLE MILES UP THE ROAD AND THIS LIGHTNING BOLT CAME ON SO I LOOKED IT UP AND IT SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL I HAVE NOTICED THE CAR ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND IT SEEMS TO LOSE POWER WHILE I'M DRIVING IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE I JUST LOOKED AT ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING AND THE FIX IS COSTLY BUT IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT IT AND IGNORES IT. *TR
Nov 28, 2014
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ENTERING A HIGHWAY FROM A DRIVEWAY. I HIT THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR TOOK OFF UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY, ACROSS LANES OF TRAFFIC, WENT UP AN EMBANKMENT AND THEN BACK DOWN WHERE THE CAR SHUT OFF. I HAD NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE THE ACCIDENT, BUT WHEN I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF HAD BEEN WORKED ON, I NOTICED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE INDICATOR LIGHT WAS "ON". THIS MAY THE REASON IT ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. *TR
Oct 22, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK BOLT, LUG NUTS, SPRINGS AND THE METAL AREA AROUND THE TRUNK WERE ABNORMALLY CORRODED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE REAR WINDOWS AND THE SUB ROOF FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,489. DJR
Sep 05, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* 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 BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Aug 28, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED STUTTERING THEN STOPPED COMPLETELY. WHEN I MOVE THE CONTROL ARM THEY WILL MOVE A LITTLE AT A TIME, THEN START TO GO REALLY FAST. I HAD TO LEAVE THEM ON THE FAST MODE OR ELSE I WOULD NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT WAS POURING OUT. THANKFULLY I GOT TO WORK WITH NO ISSUES. I HAVE REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR AND THE CONTROL ARM TO NO AVAIL, THE DEALER PUT IN A NEW WIPER KIT TO NO AVAIL. NOW I NEED A NEW TIPM MODULE.! *TR
Aug 18, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS,WHEELS
1 complaint
I REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2011 AFTER I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. ON SEPTEMBER 03, 2011, I WAS DRIVING ON SOUTH I-43 FREEWAY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE, MY CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO STEERING FAILURE. I COULD NOT STEER MY CAR, MY STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE AND THERE WAS NO CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE ITSELF. I WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT HIT MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE BY THE REAR LOWER SIDE PANEL. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED. MY CAR SLAMMED UP AGAINST THE CONCRETE WALL BARRIER ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE OF MY CAR. I HAVE SIDE AIRBAGS, AIRBAGS IN MY SEATS, UNDERNEATH MY DASH, IN MY STEERING WHEEL, ONE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ABOVE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT, AND IN ALL FOUR WINDOW SEALS OF MY CAR AND NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I HAVE ADR SYSTEM IN MY CAR THAT SUPPOSEDLY CAN RECORD SECONDS OF ACTIVITY AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT INFORMATION? I AM STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY CARE THAT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE SUCH AS; CONTINUING REPLACING TIE ROD AND THE STABILIZER BAR LOOSE. THIS PROBLEM STARTED FIRST HAVING PROBLEMS TRYING TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CRANK THE CAR AND AT TIMES FEARING THAT I MIGHT BREAK THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HAVING TO REALLY WIGGLE THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET THE SWITCH TO TURN OVER. PICTURES THAT WERE TAKEN BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY REVEALED A LOT OF RUSTY OLD LOOKING PARTS UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHEN IN FACT THE MOTOR OF THE CAR STILL LOOKS NEW. MY CAR WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD WITH A LITTLE OVER 17,000 MILES AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IN OCTOBER 2010. WHEN I REPORTED THESE ALL OF THESE THINGS IN SEPTEMBER 2011, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON MY CAR AND I DOUBT IF THIS CAR HAS ANY AIRBAGS IN IT. I LEARNED AFTER, I HAD THE ACCIDENT IN MY CAR, THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND HAD POSSIBLE FRAME DAMAGE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. *TR
May 13, 2014
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS--BECOMING MORE FREQUENT AND LASTING LONGER DURATION EACH TIME. WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS (CAN AND HAS HAPPENED ANYWHERE FROM 5MPH-60MPH) IF ANY PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO ACCELERATOR AFTER BREAKING NO MATTER THE SPEED ALL POWER IS LOST TO THE CAR A RED LIGHTING BOLT LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH AND THE RPM'S WILL STAY BETWEEN 4,000-5,000. EACH TIME HAVING TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPT FOR IT TO RESTART (DEPENDS ON IF IT WILL OR NOT--USUALLY TAKES IT A WHILE). WILL GET UP TO SPEED AGAIN AND IF I HAVE TO BRAKE FOR ANY REASON OR EVEN SLOW DOWN JUST A LITTLE WITHOUT APPLY THE BRAKES IT CAN COMPLETELY LOOSE POWER. ALSO DO NOT HAVE ANY DASH LIGHTS WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THEY APPEAR IN THE CENTER CONSOLE BUT WENT OUT IN 2009 JUST AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND AFTER SEVERAL ESTIMATES IN THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IT REMAINS WITH NO LIGHTS (SO IN NO WAY CAN YOU SEE THE SPEED OR ANYTHING ELSE ON THE DASH AFTER DARK.) *TR
Mar 25, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STALL WHILE TAKING LEFT- HAND TURN ON INTERSECTION @ ~15MPH. IT NOW SHOWS THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE ENGINE RANDOMLY AND STALLS SOMEWHAT FREQUENTLY AT LOW SPEEDS. LASTLY, THE TRANS IS SLIPPING RIGOROUSLY. *TR
Feb 16, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
RECALL #H07 ON 12/30/2013 I WENT TO HURLEY CHRYSLER DODGE DELAND, FLORIDA. THE SERVICE ADVISOR [XXX] REQUEST A FEE OF $115.00 DOLLAR FOR THE ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSIS ON THIS RECALL. [XXX] STATED IT WAS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE OTHER TECHNICAL ISSUES ON THE CAR THAT WAS NOT NECESSARY THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. DELAND AAMCO SERVE AND REPAIR THE CAR ON 12/26/2013 FOR A COST OF 1185.77, HOWEVER THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STILL ON. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE CAR (ENGINE)SUDDENLY STOP. THIS SITUATION HAD HAPPENED THREE TIMES. ALSO SOMETIME THE CAR SMELL LIKE BURN WIRE. I JUST REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR NATIONAL PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE ANY MAYOR ACCIDENT CAN HAPPENED TO ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 06, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
FIRSTLY FOUND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BEEPS WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SEAT BELT ON; ONE WEEK AGO, STOPPED BY THE POLICE AT NIGHT, SAYING ALL THE REAR LIGHTS DIDN'T FUNCTION, INCLUDING THE STOP LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS; A SELF CHECKING FOUND ALL THE LIGHT BULBS ARE GOOD, BUT THE FRONT LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOESN'T WORK, BOTH FRONT LEFT AND REAR RIGHT LIGHTS ARE ON FOR A LONG TIME AFTER SHUTTING OFF ENGINE AND LIGHT SWITCH. YESTERDAY I TOOK IT TO OLATHE CHRYSLER SHOP/DEALER TO CHECK UP MY CAR. THEY FOUND BOTH THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH AND THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE SHOULD BE REPLACED. OTHERWISE THE CAR MAY CATCH A FIRE OR LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. THIS IS 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. AS FAR AS I KNOW NO ACCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TO IT. I AM SURE THIS MODEL HAS HIDDEN SAFETY ISSUES. BECAUSE IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM LIKE THE NEWER MODELS OF CHRYSLER SEBRING, DODGE, ETC. WHICH HAVE RECALLS. I DON'T HOPE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN TO ME OR OTHERS. *TR
Nov 19, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
SO FAR MY 2008 SEBRING HAS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING TWICE. I WAS SLOWING DOWN FROM 30MPH FOR A STOP LIGHT AND IT TURNED OFF AND WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO UTILIZE THE BRAKES IF NOT I WOULD HAVE REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, BUT AS FOR THE STEERING, IT WAS UNRESPONSIVE. HOWEVER, I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON AS IF NOTHING HAPPEN UNTIL THE SECOND TIME IT STALLED WHILE TURNING INTO MY STREET. SAME ISSUE OCCURRED (NO STEERING, BUT BRAKES WERE OK.)CAR STALLS ONCE AGAIN GOOD THING MY CAR TURNS BACK ON IMMEDIATELY. ITS WAS DANGEROUS ONLY FOR THE FACT THAT ONCOMING TRAFFIC WOULD BE UNABLE TO SEE ME STALLED THERE BECAUSE ROAD FORMS A HILL OVER THE CANAL, SINCE SOON AFTER I WENT PASSED OVER THE CANAL MY STREET ENTRANCE IS MORE OR LESS 20FT FROM THE CANAL, IT COULD BE A BLIND SPOT. *TR
Jun 26, 2013
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL FUEL WILL OVERFLOW FROM THE TANK. FUEL PUMP WILL NOT SHUT OFF ALLOWING FOR LARGE SPILLS UNLESS MANUALLY STOPPED. MULTIPLE STATIONS OF USE WITH ALL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE, REMOVING NOZZLES FROM PROBLEM. *TR
May 08, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 03, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
FRONT DRIVER SEAT STARTED FEELING LOOSE, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, LOW TIRE LIGHT CAME ON AND CHECK OIL LIGHT WOULD COME ON EVERY TIME CAR IS STARTED. A FEW DAYS LATER THE CAR DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT AND STARTED MAKING A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE, TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT THAT TENSIONER BELT BECAME LOOSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAR. I HAD TO GET A NEW ALTERNATOR, TENSIONER & PULL, AND TRANSMISSION FLUSHED/SERVICED AS WELL AS THE POWER STEERING. NOT VERY HAPPY WITH THIS 2008 SEBRING!!!!! *TR
Mar 16, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
NOTICED AROUND THIS DATE WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS GOING DOWN HILL IN THE PARKING GARAGE THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS MAKING A GROANING SOUND. TOOK VEHICLE TO SEVERAL MECHANICS THAT FOUND NOTHING WRONG UNDER INSPECTION. FINALLY TOOK TO NEW MECHANIC AND FOUND RACK AND PINION WITH FRONT LEFT SIDE. *TR
Nov 15, 2012
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 MPH. MY CAR NORMALLY RUNS @ 2500RPM OR LESS UP TO 60MPH. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DEO TO HAVE THIS ISSUE RESOLVED. THIS IS MY SECOND TIME EXPERIENCING THIS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I ALSO HAVE A 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER AND OWNED A 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING AND NEVER HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. *TR
Aug 12, 2012
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING VALVE BROKE OFF WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE VALVE CAP TO ADD AIR. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AS I BARELY TOUCHED THE VALVE CAP. THIS IS THE FOURTH ONE THAT HAS FAILED IN THIS MANNER. THE ALUMINUM VALVE STEMS BECOME BRITTLE AND FAIL EASILY. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART WAS ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. *TR
Jul 27, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STALLED. WHEN TESTED THE ENGINE CODE CAME BACK AS ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BUT CLEARED THE ENGINE CODE. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, AND COMING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE CAR. AFTER GOING THRU A RED LIGHT ANOTHER CAR BROADSIDED MY CAR. *TR
May 26, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE MOTOR SURGES WHEN IN PARK & WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, AND I HAVE ALMOST SLAMMED INTO A PEDESTRIAN BECAUSE IT CATCHES ME BY SURPRISE. I REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT TO ENSURE THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM (IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE), AND THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED (LAST WEEK) THE CAR WAS IN PARK, AND THE ENGINE ROARED AS IF I WAS FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR, ON IT'S OWN. *KB
Mar 20, 2012
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE, CRASHING INTO THE MEDIAN STRIP. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE INJURED AS A RESULT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Jan 30, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL 08V152000 NHTSA: ACTION NUMBER: N/A SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 08V152000 REPORT DATE: APR 02, 2008COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPOTENTIAL UNITS AFFECTED: 180963MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER LLC 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. CONSEQUENCE: ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. NOTE: MYN CAR HAS THE SAME SYMPTONS HAS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. ESPECIALLY THE STALLING AT LIGHTS ON FIRST ACCELERATION. THEN YO HAVE TO STOP THE CAR PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART AND GO. TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I HAVE THESE INTERMITNENT PROBLEMS. A ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND GET REAR-ENDED. UNFORTUNATELY MY CAR VIN DOES NOT FALL IN THIS RECALL FOR SOME UNEXPLANABLE REASON. CAN IT BE EXTENDED TO COVER MY CAR. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!!!!! *TT
Jan 20, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
A THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH OFF AND ON AT INTERMITTENT TIMES THE CAR LOSES POWER AND DIES WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS DIED ON THE HIGHWAY SEVERAL TIMES SO FAR, BUT WILL RESTART AFTER A FEW MINUTES. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE FUEL IS LESS THAN HALF WAY FULL MORE THAN ANY OTHER TIME AND/OR WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL. RPM DIAL ON THE CAR JUMPS ERRATICALLY JUST BEFORE THE THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT APPEARS. PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 45 MPH. AFRAID THAT THE PROBLEM WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, IF IT HAPPENS WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE IS TRAVELING BEHIND ME. *TR
Jan 05, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY INSTRUMENTAL CLUSTER LIGHTS WENT OUT SO I CAN NOT SEE ANYTHING AT NIGHT. MY SPEED CONTROL/CRUISE CONTROL IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. *TR
Nov 11, 2011
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, I PURCHASED A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING FROM A DEALERSHIP IN PLYMOUTH, WI. THE CAR HAD 19,204 MILES ON IT. THE CAR ALSO HAD BRIDGESTONE TURANZA TIRES. I TOOK MY CAR INTO TIRES PLUS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AT 22,700 MILES ON THE DASH. I WAS TOLD BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT I NEEDED NEW TIRES, BECAUSE MY TIRES HAD 3/32 OF TREAD ON THEM. ON JANUARY 28, 2011, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CAR SO GANDRUD INSTALLED A AUTO TRANS SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK SPRING.THEY ALSO CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE AND SET TIRE PRESSURE. A ABOUT A MONTH LATER, I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH GETTING MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAVING TO WIGGLE THE STEERING COLUMN TO GET IT OUT. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO GANDRUD TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. ON MAY 11, 2011, I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR ANOTHER OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. GANDRUD TOLD ME I HAD 4/32 TREAD ON THE TIRES AT 30,026 MILES. ON JUNE 24, 2011, I TOOK IT BACK TO GANDRUD FOR ANOTHER OIL CHANGE AT 33,572 MILES ON THE DASH AND WAS TOLD I HAD 4/32 OF TIRE TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. IT WAS NOT TWO MONTHS LATER, I MOVED TO MILWAUKEE, WI. ON AUGUST 18, 2011, AMATO HYUNDAI WAS RUNNING A SPECIAL FOR $12.00 AN OIL CHANGE. I WENT GOT AN OIL CHANGE AND THE TECHNICIAN THERE TOLD ME I NEEDED TO GET NEW TIRES FOR THE CAR. HE STATED AT THIS TIME I HAD LESS THAN 2/32 OF TREAD ON MY TIRE. I GOT A QUOTE FROM THE SERVICE GUY, DECIDED I CAN BEAT THAT PRICE.SET-UP AN APPOINTMENT WITH TIRES PLUS FOR FOUR TIRES AN ALIGNMENT. UNFORTUNATELY, I DID NOT MAKE IT TO GET MY NEW TIRES ON THE CAR. ON SEPTEMBER 03, 2011, I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS TRAVELING IN FAR LEFT LANE, MANEUVERING TO THE MIDDLE LANE WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL AND MY TIRES WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING TOGETHER. I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE THAT DAY, BUT GOD SO FIT FOR ME TO LIVE TO TELL ABOUT IT. IT WAS THE MOST SHOCKING DAY OF MY LIFE. I THANK GOD I AM HERE TO MAKE A COMPLAINT. THESE DEALERSHIPS CAN'T CONTINUE TO SCAM US THIS WAY. IT'S NOT WORTH OUR LIFE. *TR
Oct 19, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
IN AUGUST 2010, I BOUGHT A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES. NOW WITH ONLY 32,000 MILES - THE THROTTLE PART HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF STALLING AND ALSO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE READ THE COMPLAINTS THAT THE THROTTLE CAN MALFUNCTION AND SPEED UP THE VEHICLE! AND I HAVE READ THE COMPLAINTS THAT THE THROTTLE CAN STALL OUT THE VEHICLE. WHY HASN'T THE THROTTLE PART (CODE P2107) BEEN RECALLED? I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE PART IS ONLY GUARANTEED FOR 1 YEAR. THIS SHOULD BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND CHRYSLER IS PUTTING DEFECTIVE THROTTLES ON THIS MODEL OF SEBRING AND NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DEFECT. HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM? WHY DOESN'T CHRYSLER HAVE A WARRANTY IN EFFECT FOR THIS PROBLEM BEFORE MORE DRIVERS GET KILLED OR INJURED? PLEASE RESPOND. *TR
Jun 23, 2011
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AT 4055 MILES CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP FOR ROTOR ISSUES, THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, MORE THAN 15 TIMES, FOR BRAKE LIGHT, WINDOW SEAL, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION, STALLING, FUEL GAUGE,TOP ISSUES,FOR MAINLY VIBRATION ISSUES AT LEAST 10 TIMES, THE CAR HAS APPROX. 26K MILES AND IS ON ITS THIRD SET OF TIRES, THE DEALERSHIPS REFUSES TO GO BEYOND ALIGNMENT, BRAKES, ROTORS, RIMS AND TIRES, THIS TIME STRUTS. THIS LAST TIME IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR MORE THAN A MONTH,THEY HAVE REPLACED ALL DESCRIBED AND IT STILL HAS AN ISSUE AND THEY REFUSE TO GO BEYOND THAT AND LOOK INTO THE TIE RODS OR BUSHINGS. *TR
Apr 06, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH IN THE RAIN WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE SITTING WITH THE ENGINE IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,373.
Feb 25, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I WAS TRAVELING BACK TO LOS ANGELES,CA FROM SEDONA, AZ. IT HAD BEEN RAINING OFF/ON ALL DAY. SOMETIMES LIGHTLY AND OFTEN TIMES VERY HEAVY WITH WAKE WATER COMING OFF OF OTHER CARS AND TRUCKS ON A VERY BUSY CA HIGHWAY. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING DURING HEAVY DOWNPOUR TWICE. HAD TO CRAWL OFF THE FREEWAY WHILE UNABLE TO SEE BECAUSE OF NO WIPERS. HAD TO WAIT AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THEY WOULD WORK AGAIN AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL USING THE DELAYED INTERMITTENT SEQUENCE UNTIL RAIN GOT TOO HEAVY. WHEN SWITCHED TO FASTER WIPING AFTER TEN MINUTES WIPERS STOPPED AGAIN. LUCKILY AGAIN I WAS ABLE TO CRAWL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND I WAITED FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. I HAVE NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE AND I HAVE DRIVEN LONG AND SHORT DISTANCES IN THE RAIN. ANOTHER ISSUE IS I HAVE HAD ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST YEAR AND 1/2, THE CAR SHUT OFF/STALL WHILE WAITING AT RED LIGHTS, AND ONCE WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING IT STARTED TO STALL. AT NO TIME DID THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT,OR ELECTRICAL LIGHT COME ON OR STAY ON. I WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER TECHNICIANS/MECHANICS THAT UNLESS THE LIGHT STAYS ON THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. OTHERWISE THE FAILURE HAD TO BE DUPLICATED, I.E, HAVE TO OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF THE TECHNICIANS. WELL YOU KNOW HOW THAT GOES. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY CAR WAS NOT PART THE 08V152000 RECALL, BUT THIS SITUATION IS DANGEROUS. PLEASE HELP.
Feb 20, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2008 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE.. WHILE DRIVING.. THE CAR'S ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND STARTS TO LOSE POWER AND WILL ALMOST SHUT DOWN.. I AM HEARING ABOUT OTHERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS.. PG 181 ON OWNERS' MANUAL.. THIS MAKES IT FOR A REAL DANGEROUS SITUATION IF THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN.. I LOSE ALL STEERING AND BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS.. ESPECIALLY ON CURVY ROADS.. *TR
Oct 04, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
HELLO I HAVE A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING AND IT CONSTANTLY HAS BRAKE PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP IN DEC OF 2009. I HAVE HAD TO PUT BRAKES ON 3 TIMES SINCE THEN AND I DON'T GO LONG DISTANCE OR DRIVE LONG. I HAVE HAD FACTORY BRAKES PUT ON FROM THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. THE BRAKES ALWAYS MAKE SQUEAKING NOISE ALL THE TIME. I HAVE TALKED TO ALOT OF OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE CHRYSLERS AND THEY ALL SAID THE THEY HAVE BRAKE PROBLEMS. I THINK THE CAR NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR RECALLED. *TR
Jun 21, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES
1 complaint
CAB WIRES TO BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE WITH FAMILY RIDING IN VEHICLE PART WAS ORDER AND REPLACE TWO MONTHS LATER CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR GOING OUT TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CUTS OFF AND ON AND ENGINE LIGHT CUTS OFF AND ON DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY TOOK IT TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER TOLD THEM ABOUT THE FOUR RECALLS I FOUND ON THE CAR AND THE DEALER IS SAYING THE VIN NUMBER DOESN'T MATCH BUT MY CAR IS HAVE ALL THE DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL FOUR RECALLS. *TR
Mar 25, 2010
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE WINDOWS WILL ROLL DOWN AFTER SITTING ABOUT 4 HOURS THE KEYS WERE IN MY LOCKER AT WORK, I DIDN'T USE THE WINDOWS GOING TO WORK WHEN I LEFT THE CAR AND WENT INTO WORK THEY WERE UP WHEN I CAME OUT TO GO TO LUNCH THEY WERE DOWN WOULD BE GOOD IF IT WAS RAINING. *TR
Jan 18, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I HAVE TWO COMPLAINTS. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY PROCEEDING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MIPH AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. NO WARNING, JUST DEAD. SECOND COMPLAINT: I FILLED UP WITH GAS. I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE STATION WHICH INVOLVED EXITING AND TURNING ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY. I TRIED TO STOP AT THE TOP OF THE EXIT DRIVEWAY AND I HAD NO POWER BRAKES. I PUSHED HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR STOPPED. *TR
Nov 18, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND DOOR LOCKS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THIS MATTER AND THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO SATISFIED ME REGARDING MY CAR. *TR
Jun 25, 2009
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING IN AUGUST 2007, FROM DARCARS BRAND NEW, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE CHRYSLER WAS AWARE OF THE RECALL 6MONTHS PRIOR AND MADE NO ATTEMPT TO INFORM ME. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING SERVICED. I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE SUDDENLY THE CAR BEGIN TO MAKE A HORRIBLE NOISE, THAT I DESCRIBED TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AS A NOISY FAN BELT, THAT WHINNIED WHILE DRIVING, BUT NOISIEST WHILE IN PARK, ODILIMG AT THE STOP LIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY PRETENDED NOT TO HAVE A CLUE, AND BEGIN TO INQUIRE ABOUT OIL CHANGES AND OTHER SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE, I SHOWED THE WRITER AND MECHANIC MY MOST CURRENT MAINTENANCE RECEIPT PRINTOUT ALONG WITH THE PREVIOUS DATES, SO THEY BACKED AWAY FROM THE INDIRECT ACCUSATIONS THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY MY FAULT. THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DEFECTED, THE PULLEY FROZE, AND THE ALTERNATOR. THE CAR HAS ONLY BEEN USED TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND SOCIAL EVENTS, AND MY TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK, GROCERY STORES AND THINGS OF THAT NATURE. MY MILEAGE IS 31,418. THEY ARE BEHAVING AS IF THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE, BUT AFTER LOOKING INTO SEVERAL RECALL LINKS, I AM APPALLED THAT THEY KNOWINGLY SOLD ME A LEMON AT REGULAR PRICE, WITH NO DISCOUNT. I HAVE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. I ONLY RECEIVED ON RECALL NOTICE, BUT BEING THE DRIVER AND EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEMS, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLS FOR RECALL ID 07V473000, AND RECALL DATED FOR APRIL 2, 2008 SEBRING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM;WIRING RECALL ID 35950. ALSO THE RECALL TITLED ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING;COOLING SYSTEM RADIATOR ID#55084. THE ALTERNATOR IS AN ELECTRICAL OPERATING PIECE, IT ALSO TIE INTO THE RECALL TITLED "TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR, BECAUSE ONE OF THE CONSEQUENCES INCLUDE STALLING, AND BATTERY CORROSION, AND STOPPING WITHOUT NOTICE, WHICH IS ALSO CAUSED BY A DEFECTED ALTERNATOR. I DRIVE TWO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, TWO GRANDCHILDREN, 1MONTH, AND 13MONTHS OLD. CHRYSLER PUT US ALL IN DANGER KNOWINGLY. BUT STILL TO DATE ACTS AS IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A CLUE. *TR
Mar 20, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
LTR RE REPAIRING DEFECTIVE PARTS IN THEIR VEHICLE, UNABLE TO GET ANY COOPERATION FROM DEALERSHIP; SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE AROUND WITH RECALLED PARTS ON HER VEHICLE AND THERE WAS ALSO AN ODOR WHICH SMELLED LIKE FIRE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *JB
Jan 08, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring have?
The 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring currently has 351 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring?
The most common problems reported for the 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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