2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (13) · Electrical System (9) · Structure (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
107 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (52)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 52 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-02-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 106,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring convertible. the contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the contact called the local dealer and was referred to another dealer for assistance. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. t…”
2019-07-19 · Power Train · 165,000 mi“transmission does not shift from 3rd to 4th gear. supposely dealership drove it over 25 miles never had the problem. i pick it up and drove it less then 5 miles and it does not shift.…”
2019-03-08 · Unknown Or Other · 15 mi“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.…”
2019-01-04 · Steering · 130,000 mi“my car shut down completely as i was driving, the steering wasn't working, i couldn't turn the wheels at all. the breaks would not work either, no matter how hard i pressed on the breaks the pedal would not move. luckily i wasn't going fast or driving on the highway cause that would have killed me.…”
2018-08-29 · Electrical System · 135,000 mi“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 up the engine compartment and tapped the fuse…”
2018-07-09 · Engine · 82,000 mi“when making a left hand turn car quit running and turned off…”
2018-06-07 · Seat Belts · 75,000 mi“drivers tensioner doesnt latch, warning signal wont stop.…”
2018-04-30 · Visibility/Wiper · 106,000 mi“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 in 2008 (they llooked it up by vin). however, it…”
2018-01-21 · Electrical System · 110,000 mi“the car will rev at a stop light and occasionally shut down. periodically, the vehicle will not start after a few hours of driving requiring a jump start we have replaced the brake switch several times and the cruise control will not work…”
2017-12-29 · Interior Lighting · 110,000 mi“jun'17 instrument panel lighting quit operation or intermittent. very difficult to drive at night. need flashlight to see dash. took to mechanic and he is aware of this issue on instrument panel printed circuit board on same vehicles.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.