2007 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical11923.5%
- Engine7915.6%
- Airbags7214.2%
- Driver assistance458.9%
- Brakes356.9%
- Fuel system346.7%
- Powertrain (other)275.3%
- Exterior lighting204.0%
- Transmission132.6%
- Steering122.4%
- Visibility112.2%
- Body & structure91.8%
- Suspension71.4%
- Interior & seats71.4%
- Seat belts51.0%
- Tires & wheels51.0%
- Other / unspecified51.0%
- Heating & air conditioning10.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 either won't work or won't shut off. Front windows are unusable, the track broke and back windows don't have power to make them work. Airbag and abs lights always flashing on dash and warning bell goes off all the time. Now my High beam wires have completely crumbled and radio takes 5-10 minutes to come on. Obviously a major electrical issue. I've lost my job thanks to the "reliability" of this money pit. Owned 3 years, problems began then. Today all lights are flashing, the air starts blowing high, wipers go on. I stop at light and it shuts off. Had to push off busy road. Waited half hour and it started, but now check engine, air bag, throttle body and seat belt lights all on. Very slowly, with many breaks, drive home & car smells like burning rubber. Visually can't find source. All fuses are good, and brand new battery last week.
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.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
ECM FAILURE, ELECTRONIC THROTTLE FAILURE AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAVING ISSUSES.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 control module could cause the brakes to lock-up during braking. Shorts from unused connectors for the computer/TPMS system/brakes and air bags have been causing many unpredictable breakdowns. Some predictable, from past records, state recorded Instances from 180,963 vehicles that just failure of the TPMS monitor system has already caused engine no start, dead battery, Inoperable cruise control, remote start system, engine stalling which could cause a "crash without warning". This was what i read on the www.autoblog site concerning this vehicle. I contacted the Chrysler Recall Center and the site says the dealer's techs would seal the wiring "free of charge", and to replace the front seat track position sensors "free of charge". The recall center said they wouldn't do any repairs at their "free of charge" policy for ME. They said that I would have to pay out-of-pocket, when the site says they already serviced 180,963 vehicles "free of charge". I'm broke and on fixed income. Why are they being so unfair. From what I heard, and I could be wrong, but I was made to believe that there is no expiration date for recalls. If they already state online, some of the recalls could cause a "crash without warning", why would they refuse me? This happened yesterday to me. The Check TPMS System warning notice appeared, along with the Air Bag Red warning light at the top of the speedometer, while I was driving. The tire pressure screen appeared showing the tire pressure of the four tires. They are all fully Inflated. The Air Bag red light came on/off a few times, while driving home and the tire pressure screen remains on all the time. I don't want an accident.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Due to the failure, the horn and cruise control functions were inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who determined that the clockspring was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 either won't work or won't shut off. Front windows are unusable, the track broke and back windows don't have power to make them work. Airbag and abs lights always flashing on dash and warning bell goes off all the time. Now my High beam wires have completely crumbled and radio takes 5-10 minutes to come on. Obviously a major electrical issue. I've lost my job thanks to the "reliability" of this money pit. Owned 3 years, problems began then. Today all lights are flashing, the air starts blowing high, wipers go on. I stop at light and it shuts off. Had to push off busy road. Waited half hour and it started, but now check engine, air bag, throttle body and seat belt lights all on. Very slowly, with many breaks, drive home & car smells like burning rubber. Visually can't find source. All fuses are good, and brand new battery last week.
I WAS RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY DAUGHTER IN PASSENGER SEAT WHEN SUDDENLY MY ENGINE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THE RPM'S SHOT UP TO ABOUT 7,000 AND CONTINUED IF ACCELERATOR WAS PRESS. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. CALL AAA TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO MY DESTINATION. THE CAR WAS NOW IN WHAT IS CALLED LIMP MODE AND HAS BEEN FOR 2 MONTHS NOW.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN WET AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WOULD SUDDENLY REDUCE TO APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WOULD ERRONEOUSLY REV VERY HIGH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD LOSE TENSION AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALERS, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. FURTHERMORE, WHEN REFUELING IN COLDER WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FUEL WOULD SPRAY OUT OF THE FILLER HOLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
THE BRAKES LOCK UP ON ME WHILE IN DRIVING IF I HAVE TO STOP SUDDENLY THE BRAKES LOCK UP WHICH CAUSED MY HUSBAND TO GET INTO A CAR ACCIDENT I'VE HAD THEM CHANGE ALMOST 45 TIMES WITHIN A YEAR PERIOD AND I KNOW BRAKES SHOULDN'T WARE THAT FAST,
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN TRYING TO DEFROST THEWINDOWS YOU ARE JOT ABLE TO SEE. ALSO WHEN ACCERLARATE THE UP UNDER HOOD (ENHINE) JUMPS CONSTANTLY ON HIGHWAY .
MY FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING THEN MY SENSOR FOR FUEL MONITORING CAME UP ON OBD2 READER SO I DROPPED FUEL TANK AND PULLED PUMP AND ONE OF THE DIODES FOR THE WIRING HARNESS HAD BURN UP IN THE FUEL TANK LUCKILY IT DID NOT IGNITE SO I HAVE MY WIFE AND CAR STILL
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift out of 1st gear. In addition, the contact lives in a hot climate, and the A/C was not functioning as needed. The contact stated that the hatchback occasionally failed to open unless force was used. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was scanned with an OBD2 scanner and DTC Codes: P23, 06033, 2100707, and 0803806 were retrieved. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
UNKNOWN Put car into park and went into store came out and could not get car to shift out of park
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
INSTRUMENTAL CLUSTER DASH LIGHTS IS DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
I OWN A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING SEDAN. SOMETIMES WHEN BREAKING OR ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLES ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR LIGHT WILL ENGAGE, AND THE CAR MAY FAIL TO BREAK OR ACCELERATE, OR EVEN COMPLETELY TURN OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY, AS WELL AS CITY STREETS. THIS HAS BECOME A MORE FREQUENT ISSUE OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE ALSO SOMETIMES JERKS OR TRANSMISSION WILL SKIP WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE NOTICED THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND RADIO TURN OFF WITH NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AS OF THIS MOMENT, AND AM STILL HAVING THESE SAME, DANGEROUS PROBLEMS. *TR
2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING: COULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE ETC. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES. IT IS CURRENTLY AT A REPAIR SHOP. *TR
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
AIRBAG LIGHT ON, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, FOUND OUT ITS THE CLOCK SPRING, HAD TROUBLE STEERING THE CAR AT ONE POINT, FOUND THAT A PART BROKE THE CLOCK SPRING AND GOT LODGED IN THE STEERING COMPONENTS, HAPPENED DURING A TURN ONTO A STREET
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN WET AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WOULD SUDDENLY REDUCE TO APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WOULD ERRONEOUSLY REV VERY HIGH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD LOSE TENSION AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALERS, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. FURTHERMORE, WHEN REFUELING IN COLDER WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FUEL WOULD SPRAY OUT OF THE FILLER HOLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 either won't work or won't shut off. Front windows are unusable, the track broke and back windows don't have power to make them work. Airbag and abs lights always flashing on dash and warning bell goes off all the time. Now my High beam wires have completely crumbled and radio takes 5-10 minutes to come on. Obviously a major electrical issue. I've lost my job thanks to the "reliability" of this money pit. Owned 3 years, problems began then. Today all lights are flashing, the air starts blowing high, wipers go on. I stop at light and it shuts off. Had to push off busy road. Waited half hour and it started, but now check engine, air bag, throttle body and seat belt lights all on. Very slowly, with many breaks, drive home & car smells like burning rubber. Visually can't find source. All fuses are good, and brand new battery last week.
WHEN TRYING TO DEFROST THEWINDOWS YOU ARE JOT ABLE TO SEE. ALSO WHEN ACCERLARATE THE UP UNDER HOOD (ENHINE) JUMPS CONSTANTLY ON HIGHWAY .
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 control module could cause the brakes to lock-up during braking. Shorts from unused connectors for the computer/TPMS system/brakes and air bags have been causing many unpredictable breakdowns. Some predictable, from past records, state recorded Instances from 180,963 vehicles that just failure of the TPMS monitor system has already caused engine no start, dead battery, Inoperable cruise control, remote start system, engine stalling which could cause a "crash without warning". This was what i read on the www.autoblog site concerning this vehicle. I contacted the Chrysler Recall Center and the site says the dealer's techs would seal the wiring "free of charge", and to replace the front seat track position sensors "free of charge". The recall center said they wouldn't do any repairs at their "free of charge" policy for ME. They said that I would have to pay out-of-pocket, when the site says they already serviced 180,963 vehicles "free of charge". I'm broke and on fixed income. Why are they being so unfair. From what I heard, and I could be wrong, but I was made to believe that there is no expiration date for recalls. If they already state online, some of the recalls could cause a "crash without warning", why would they refuse me? This happened yesterday to me. The Check TPMS System warning notice appeared, along with the Air Bag Red warning light at the top of the speedometer, while I was driving. The tire pressure screen appeared showing the tire pressure of the four tires. They are all fully Inflated. The Air Bag red light came on/off a few times, while driving home and the tire pressure screen remains on all the time. I don't want an accident.
I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY HOOD POP RIGHT UP AND IT HAS BEEN THE SECOND TIME. ALSO MY CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK AND SOME LIGHT INSIDE DON'T TURN ON OR MY MIRRORS. *TR
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
ECM FAILURE, ELECTRONIC THROTTLE FAILURE AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAVING ISSUSES.
THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN IN FOR A LONG TIME. I KNOW SOMEONE THAT HAS THE SAME CAR AND THEIR CAR HAS THE SAME ISSUE. ALSO THE TRUE GAGE READER IS MALFUNCTIONING. NOW I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STALLING ON THE ROADWAY. I CALLED CHRYSLER ABOUT THE RECALLS AND THE SAID EVERYTHING HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. THEY COULDN'T TELL ME WHO BROUGHT THE CAR IN FIR REPAIRS. I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR 8 YEARS. I DONT THINK THE ISSUES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. THEY SHOULD AT LEAST BE ABLE TO SEE WHO BROUGHT THE CAR IN FIR THE REPAIRS. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES GO OFF WHEN GOING AROUND TURNS. I MET THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND HE TOLD ME THAT THESE ISSUES ARE WHY HE GOT RID OF THE CAR. PLEASE HELP ME GET THE RECALLS FIXED SO SOMETHING BAD DOESN'T HAPPEN TO US IN THIS CAR.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE AIR BAG LIGHT FOR PASSAGE SEAT DO NOT GO OFF WHEN STARTING VEHICLE.
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS GETTING VERY HOT. FOUND A BURN HOLE IN BACK OF SEAT ABOUT 3/8TH OF AN INCH. I WAS USING THE HEATED SEATS AT THE TIME. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELTS RELEASES WHEN ANY PRESSURE, EVEN VERY LITTLE AT ALL, IS PUT ON IT AND HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY. IT WON'T STAY LATCHED EVEN WITH MINOR MOVEMENTS OF PASSENGER. HAPPENS WHETHER CAR IS RUNNING AND DRIVING OR SITTING STATIONARY AT HOME.
2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING DEFECT SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD ME NOR DID MY AIR BAG DEPLOY. I AM STILL SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE A HIGH SPEEDING DRUNK TRUCK DRIVER HIT MY CAR. I BEEN RECEIVING TREATMENTS FOR MY INJURIES AND STILL IS. I CANNOT WORK BECAUSE OF THIS. IT IS TIME FOR THE MAKER WHICH IS CHRYSLER TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPENSATION FOR ME BECAUSE I AM STILL RECEIVING TREATMENT TODAY AND HAD SURGERY SINCE THE BAD CAR WRECK I WAS IN 2012. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
LOVE MY CHRYSLER CARS, YES, I HAVE TWO. THE STEM VALVES/SENSORS HAVE BEEN BREAKING OFF OF OUR 2007 MODEL SEBRING. JUST WANTED TO NOTE THIS IN THE DATABASE. HAD SECOND STEM VALVE/SENSOR BREAK THIS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9TH, 2014 AND WHILE IT WAS GETTING FIXED, I HAD THE CAR REPAIR SHOP CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ON THE OTHER TIRES AND ANOTHER STEM VALVE/SENSOR SNAPPED OFF. THESE ARE NOT CHEAP TO FIX. THAT'S THREE SO FAR, TWO WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. I PLAN ON GETTING THE LAST STEM VALVE/SENSOR REPLACED SOON AS WHEN THIS HAPPENS, YOU HAVE ONLY FEET BEFORE YOUR TIRE IS COMPLETELY OUT OF AIR. HOPING CHRYSLER WILL POSSIBLY REPAIR WITH BETTER PARTS OR CHANGE IN HOW THEY'RE MADE. I BELIEVE THIS HAS ALREADY HAPPENED BUT JUST RECENTLY. WOULD LOVE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THESE PARTS BUT I'M NOT HOLDING MY BREATH. THANK YOU. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
Tire sensor key coming on after refill tire and goes on and off and this are short and I seen it in the recall that you were replaced it free of charge. I need to set up appointment to have it done.
TAKATA RECALL I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 4/1/2019. ON 4/11/2019 MY CAR COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN ON THE FREEWAY. THERE WAS A MESSAGING SAYING HOT OIL. THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING AND IT SAID PROBLEMS WITH TPM SYSTEM. I HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED TO THE CAR MECHANIC BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T START AT ALL.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER OVERHEATED AND CAUSED HOLE TO BURN THROUGH THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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