2008 Chrysler Sebring problems
Owners have filed 388 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 22.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 12.6%.
Complaints388
Crashes30
Fires16
Injuries29
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 22.7% · 88
Power train 12.6% · 49
Engine 10.8% · 42
Vehicle speed control 8.8% · 34
Air bags 7.0% · 27
Unknown or other 6.2% · 24
Steering 3.9% · 15
Structure 3.4% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 30 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire and 29 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler Sebring in this data, 2008 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2007 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 22 in the last three years against 46 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 73,259 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the dash cover became detached near the driver and passenger side air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) however, the vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown. Electrical system
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the tpm warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Electrical system · reported at 80,000 miles
Had my car going on a year and I have made my trips to ny in august of 2014 a week after I purchased the car and going to mi may of this year and once I turn my headlights off I lose all dash lights when I turn them back on. Had to use my phone for light just to see my speed. Doesn't happen all the time just the 2 times so far when I took my trips from nc n back Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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