2007 Chrysler Sebring Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 74,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “instrument panel” (11% of reports).
- 119electrical system complaints
- 74,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Instrument panel: mentioned in 13 of 119 complaints (11%)
- Electronic throttle control: mentioned in 9 of 119 complaints (8%)
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 7 of 119 complaints (6%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 7 of 119 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 119 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Sebring electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 17 | 20% | 83,000 |
| 2009 Sebring | 9 | 21% | 65,000 |
| 2008 Sebring | 88 | 37% | 74,000 |
| 2007 Sebring | 119 | 35% | 74,000 |
| 2006 Sebring | 58 | 48% | 67,000 |
| 2005 Sebring | 21 | 28% | 80,600 |
| 2004 Sebring | 23 | 10% | 23,120 |
| 2003 Sebring | 3 | 7% | 124,000 |
| 2002 Sebring | 15 | 7% | 64,000 |
| 2001 Sebring | 23 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2000 Sebring | 9 | 10% | 50,000 |
| 1999 Sebring | 14 | 8% | 130,603 |
| 1998 Sebring | 16 | 6% | 52,010 |
| 1997 Sebring | 18 | 9% | — |
| 1996 Sebring | 37 | 11% | 99,500 |
| 1995 Sebring | 8 | 6% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will seal the wires for the tpms free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I've had to replace the battery in this 3 times. Alternator 1. And Throttle Body Position Sensor twice. And now it's all starting to act up again. Car stalls, no reason, all dashboard warning lights flash and it stalls. No dashboard lights at night. Occasionally they flicker. Windshield wipers…
New battery, plugs and wires, new alternator. It will run for 5 seconds after jumping, then lights pop on and it dies. When jumping the negative also throws a spark while trying to start.
There were 7 recalls on my make, year, model vehicle. Three of which were Brakes, Air Bags, and the TPMS tire monitoring system. Other body parts, doors and hood releases had recalls along with hvac/air conditioning systems. Radiator/fan motor failures. Doors flying open during transit. The ABS…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chrysler Sebrings have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring (35% of the 337 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chrysler Sebring electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 74,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “instrument panel”, in 13 of 119 complaints, followed by “electronic throttle control” (9).
Other 2007 Chrysler Sebring problems
- Air Bags problems (72)
See all 2007 Chrysler Sebring problems or electrical system problems across all Sebring years.