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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C3LC55R48N••••••2008 Chrysler SEBRING CONV
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2008 Chrysler SEBRING CONV build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
97on the model
31builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 2Electrical System 1Engine 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2014
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…
StructurecrashSep 2014
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…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2022
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…
Interior LightingJun 2017
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
Electrical SystemOct 2012
The electro-luminesnce lighting for the instrument cluster goes out randomly after starting the car after say fueling, or going to a store. There appears to be some correlation with engine temperature; I.e., it happens more frequently when the engine is still warm. The condition…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C3LC55R48N639607 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.