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2008 Chrysler Sebring ConvProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 114 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints1146 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 18, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv has problems

114 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system330
Power train170
Engine and engine cooling151
Engine150
Structure152
Vehicle speed control131
Latches/locks/linkages80
Air bags71
Steering70
13 other systems330

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

65kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 32 electrical system complaints. 69% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
3under 30k miles22under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Sebring Conv year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sebring Conv median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sebring Conv owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED THEN WENT OUT, MY CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS A MALFUNCTION AND WILL NOT OPEN AND THE DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK ON THEIR OWN.
Complaint 11185465 · Mar 8, 2019 · 15 miles
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE HORN BEGAN CHIRPING RANDOMLY OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT 30 MINUTES. AFTER 30 MINUTES OF RANDOM "CHIRPS" THE HORN ENGAGED AND DID NOT STOP. THIS WAS WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE HORN STILL BLEW. I OPENED…
Complaint 11123173 · Aug 29, 2018 · 135,000 miles
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AS IS IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP GETS STUCK IN THE UP POSITION AND DOESN'T GO BACK DOWN. I CANNOT SEE OTU OF THE REAR VIEW AND OBVIOUSLY CANNOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER AND BOTH TOLD ME THE RECALL HAD BEEN ADDRESSED…
Complaint 11091062 · Apr 30, 2018 · 106,000 miles

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