2008 Chrysler Sebring Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 37% 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: “included electrical” (7% of reports).
- 88electrical system complaints
- 74,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 53%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.
- Included electrical: mentioned in 6 of 88 complaints (7%)
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 5 of 88 complaints (6%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 5 of 88 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 88 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 2 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.
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…
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.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chrysler Sebrings have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring (37% of the 238 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 2008 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 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “included electrical”, in 6 of 88 complaints, followed by “tire pressure” (5).
See all 2008 Chrysler Sebring problems or electrical system problems across all Sebring years.