Chrysler / Sebring Conv / 2008
2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv problems
Owners have filed 172 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 19.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 9.9%.
Complaints172
Crashes3
Fires1
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 19.8% · 34
Power train 9.9% · 17
Engine 8.7% · 15
Structure 8.7% · 15
Engine and engine cooling 8.7% · 15
Vehicle speed control 7.6% · 13
Latches/locks/linkages 4.7% · 8
Unknown or other 4.7% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 16 in the last three years against 43 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 54,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I have a 2008 sebring convertible.. While driving.. The car's electronic throttle control light comes on and starts to lose power and will almost shut down.. I am hearing about others with similar problems.. Pg 181 on owners' manual.. This makes it for a real dangerous situation if the engine shuts down.. I lose all steering and braking while driving at high speeds.. Especially on curvy roads.. Electrical system · reported at 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler sebring convertible. When the seat belt was buckled, the warning light remained illuminated and the engine failed while driving 10 mph. The vehicle was taken in for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the vehicle could not be diagnosed because the battery continued to drain. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Electrical system · reported at 97,000 miles
Sitting in traffic and engine began to overheat. Pull into area to park and checked under hood to find that radiator fan was not working and a fuse was blown. Replaced the fuse. Drove home and the following week, car began to overheat again. Replaced fuse and took it to mechanic where they determined that the fan motor wiring was fried and need to be replaced. No further problems. Electrical system · reported at 34,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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