2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring Conv years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv. That is the most of any Sebring Conv model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (33 complaints, 29%), typically at around 65,371 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 114owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 29% | 65,371 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 15% | 42,125 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 13% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 13% | 27,780 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 11% | 66,740 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 7% | 20,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 7% | 48,074 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 6% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 6% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 4% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 35,519 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 57,507 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 35,700 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 45,556 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 45,556 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Other Chrysler Sebring Conv years
← 2007 Sebring Conv · 2009 Sebring Conv →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring Conv | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 Sebring Conv | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 114 | 0 |
| 2007 Sebring Conv | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Sebring Conv | 59 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Conv model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.