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2008 Chrysler Sebring: common problems and reliability
· 2006-2010One of the weaker Sebring years.
352 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 Sebring?The 2008 Chrysler Sebring has 352 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag engine sludge and failure, especially with the 2.7l v6.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Chrysler Sebring vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sebring years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the Sebring?
Across the 15 Sebring model years we track, complaint volume runs from 45 (2009) to 483 (1996). With 352 complaints, the 2008 Sebring sits above the model's median of 277.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 Sebring
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 08V152000CHRYSLER 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.
engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Campaign 07V473000ON 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 07V414000ON 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.
air bags:frontal
Campaign 07V240000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
What owners report on the 2006-2010 Sebring
Owner sentiment for the 2006-2010 Sebring is overwhelmingly negative, with the car frequently described as unreliable, poorly built, and a money pit.
- Very frequentEngine sludge and failure, especially with the 2.7L V6
- Very frequentElectrical problems, including dash light failure, failed grounds, and wiring harness damage
- RecurrentTransmission shifting issues and complete transmission failure
- RecurrentHeater core clogging, often from mixing incompatible antifreeze
- RecurrentAir conditioning condenser failure
Owner insights for the 2006-2010 Sebring. Read the full 2006-2010 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Sebring listings typically run $4,542–$7,345 across 1997 to 2010 model years.
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