Chrysler Sebring Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 478 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Chrysler Sebring across 16 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (119). The words owners use most often: “goes off” (6% of reports).
- 478electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 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.
- Goes off: mentioned in 29 of 478 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Chrysler Sebring at $1,200, and half of them between $860 and $1,300.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 308 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 478 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 29 a fire, 9 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 (2)
Air bags; electrical system
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2007, 2008
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.
tHE HORN IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, DIAGNOSED AS BROKEN CLOCKSPRING.
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.
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…
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 Chrysler Sebrings have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 478 owner complaints about electrical system for the Chrysler Sebring. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler Sebring electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Chrysler Sebring?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $860 and $1,300), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “goes off”, in 29 of 478 complaints.
Other Chrysler Sebring problems
- Air Bags problems (381)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (377)
- Power Train problems (340)
- Suspension problems (338)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (250)
- Structure problems (244)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (212)
- Steering problems (169)
See all Chrysler Sebring problems.