no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
2008 Chrysler SebringProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 238 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 22, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Chrysler Sebring has problems
238 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
88Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
48Power train3 crash/fire/injury
42Engine2 crash/fire/injury
34Vehicle speed control6 crash/fire/injury
26Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
15Steering
13Structure
11Exterior lighting
10Electronic stability control (ESC)
7215 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 88 | 7 |
| Power train | 48 | 3 |
| Engine | 42 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 34 | 6 |
| Air bags | 26 | 7 |
| Steering | 15 | 4 |
| Structure | 13 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 72 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2008 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
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
no report yet
Doors: latch
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…
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
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 66 electrical system complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles48under 100k miles18100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 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
2008 Chrysler Sebring safety ratings
2008 Chrysler Sebring 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
In owners' words
What Sebring owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
Engine frequently stalls while driving. I've had my car shut off while I'm driving many times, the steering wheel and brakes lock up and it makes it hard to get off the street to safety. This happens a LOT. It is very dangerous and scary. I get anxiety everytime I drive because I'm scared of it…
Own a 2008 Sebring?
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