2007 Chrysler SebringProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 337 owner complaints about the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

2007 Chrysler Sebring

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Chrysler Sebring has problems

337 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 system1199
Air bags7212
Engine422
Power train401
Vehicle speed control402
Engine and engine cooling379
Exterior lighting200
Fuel/propulsion system202
Service brakes, hydraulic192
17 other systems10112

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

7 recalls

2007 Chrysler Sebring recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Cooling system: radiator assembly

Recall 07V-473 · Oct 10, 2007 · 102,042 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 07V-414 · Sep 12, 2007 · 72,333 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 07V-240 · Jun 13, 2007 · 798 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall 06V-494 · Dec 29, 2006 · 6,086 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 06V-493 · Dec 29, 2006 · 50,665 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

74kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 95 electrical system complaints. 72% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
13under 30k miles68under 100k miles27100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Sebring 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 median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Chrysler Sebring safety ratings

2007 Chrysler Sebring 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Chrysler Sebring frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Chrysler Sebring side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · closed Dec 28, 2015
    No recall
In owners' words

What Sebring owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11658731 · May 4, 2025
New battery, plugs and wires, new alternator. It will run for 5 seconds after jumping, then lights pop on and it dies. When jumping the negative also throws a spark while trying to start.
Complaint 11522581 · May 18, 2023
There were 7 recalls on my make, year, model vehicle. Three of which were Brakes, Air Bags, and the TPMS tire monitoring system. Other body parts, doors and hood releases had recalls along with hvac/air conditioning systems. Radiator/fan motor failures. Doors flying open during transit. The ABS…
Complaint 11486518 · Sep 26, 2022

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