NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring AWD; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — wiring. Owners filed 352 complaints, most often about electrical system.
Electrical system — WiringCampaign 08V152000 · 02 Apr 2008
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.
Risk: Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: 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 — Radiator assemblyCampaign 07V473000 · 10 Oct 2007
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Risk: This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: 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.
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.
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.
Remedy: 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 — FrontalCampaign 07V240000 · 13 Jun 2007
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
Risk: This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Remedy: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 39 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system15 · 38%
Engine15 · 38%
Unknown or other11 · 28%
Power train6 · 15%
Vehicle speed control6 · 15%
Air bags5 · 13%
Seat belts3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Electrical problems include power seat inoperable; cig lighter/electric port inoperable; random alarm sounding; power top shows top with trunk inoperable.
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…
3 seperate but related events. My horn began honking at random times, eventually i could not turn it off while in my parking garage at work. Ended up removing battery connection to stop the honking. When i arrived home i disconnected the horns. My wipers randomly do not work. I've had to rely on rainx. Sometimes they…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. Also, while making a turn, the vehicle stalled and the engine and electronic throttle control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.