2008 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 5th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (88 complaints, 37%), typically at around 74,000 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 6 fires, 20 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 238owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chrysler Sebring 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 problems | 88 | 37% | 74,000 | “included electrical” (7%) | — |
| Power Train | 48 | 20% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 42 | 18% | 78,906 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 34 | 14% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 26 | 11% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 24 | 10% | 105,503 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 6% | 42,157 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 5% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 5% | 74,518 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 4% | 102,002 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 4% | 30,373 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 4% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 3% | 37,269 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2% | 66,694 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | 30,330 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 115,060 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chrysler Sebring recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Risk: This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.
Risk: Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
Risk: This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit (AQ10001) — opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On December 15, 2025, while driving my 2008 Chrysler Sebring in Indianapolis, Indiana, I noticed smoke coming from the driverâs side near the battery. Shortly afterward, the car completely stopped responding â the brakes and steering were unresponsive â and the vehicle caught fire in that…
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…
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 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.
See attached document for complaint.
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 2007 Sebring · 2009 Sebring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 | 238 | 4 |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 |
| 2006 Sebring | 120 | 0 |
| 2005 Sebring | 75 | 3 |
| 2004 Sebring | 220 | 4 |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 Sebring | 210 | 2 |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Sebring | 172 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 88 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Chrysler Sebring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring model years, the 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.