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2008 Chrysler Sebring recalls and problems

4 recalls and 238 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring.

4
recalls
238
owner complaints
19
complaints mentioning a crash
6
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Chrysler Sebring recalls

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 08V152000 · reported April 2, 2008 · CHRYSLER LLC · 180,963 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 07V473000 · reported October 10, 2007 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 102,042 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
The risk
This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 07V414000 · reported September 12, 2007 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 72,333 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 07V240000 · reported June 13, 2007 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 798 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
The risk
This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 22, 2025 · Electrical system · fire reported

On December 15, 2025, while driving my 2008 Chrysler Sebring in Indianapolis, Indiana, I noticed smoke coming from the driver’s side near the battery. Shortly afterward, the car completely stopped responding — the brakes and steering were unresponsive — and the vehicle caught fire in that area. I exited the car…

Sep 12, 2025 · Vehicle speed control

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 and Cruise Control…

Sep 2, 2025 · Power train · 90,000 miles

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 contact…

Jul 24, 2025 · Engine

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.

Aug 21, 2024 · Power train

See attached document for complaint.

Sebring model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2005 375103
2006 0120100
2007 73371821
2008 4238196
2009 24331
2010 38675
2011 1300

Across all years, the 2007 Sebring has the most complaints (337). All Chrysler Sebring years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, the most recent reported on April 2, 2008 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (88 complaints), followed by power train (48).
How many 2008 Chrysler Sebring complaints mention a crash or fire?
19 of 238 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 22, 2025.