2007 Chrysler Sebring: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Chrysler Sebring has 339 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag severe engine problems (2.7l v6) — notorious for oil sludge, internal failure, and being a "disaster." frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

339
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
18
Crash reports
21
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Chrysler Sebring vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
121
air bags
72
engine
42
power train
40
vehicle speed control
40

Recalls affecting the 2007 Sebring

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 08V152000

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…

engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly

Campaign 07V473000

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.

latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Campaign 07V414000

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 INOPERAT…

structure:body:hood

Campaign 06V431000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly negative sentiment across the community. The Sebring is consistently described as one of the worst, most unreliable vehicles ever produced, with frequent mentions of it being a "pile of shit," a "dumpster fire," and the "reigning POS" in the Chr

  • Severe engine problems (2.7L V6) — notorious for oil sludge, internal failure, and being a "disaster." Frequency: very frequent.
  • General unreliability — described as having constant mechanical issues, leaving owners stranded, and being a "reliability disaster." Frequency: very frequent.
  • Transmission failures — automatic transmissions noted for common problems and complete failure. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical system failures — including issues with the Body Control Module (BCM), SKIM immobilizer, and general gremlins. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Suspension component failures — control arms and wheel bearings wear out frequently. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Sebring.

Typical used price

Used Sebring listings typically run $4,487–$7,750 across 1997 to 2010 model years.

Other Sebring model years

2006 Sebring2005 Sebring2001 Sebring2000 Sebring1996 Sebring
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