Model year
2008 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 238 complaints for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 114 complaints under SEBRING CONV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (84), ENGINE (42), POWER TRAIN (34). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 93 complaints
- 2001 242 complaints
- 2002 210 complaints
- 2003 42 complaints
- 2004 220 complaints
- 2005 75 complaints
- 2006 120 complaints
- 2007 337 complaints
- 2008 238 complaints
- 2009 43 complaints
- 2010 86 complaints
Recalls
08V152000 · Apr 2, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
07V473000 · Oct 10, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
07V414000 · Sep 12, 2007
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
07V240000 · Jun 13, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Complaints
238 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 19, fire flag on 6, injury field 20, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SEBRING CONV | 0 | 114 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ10001 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit · UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nov 18, 2010 | Dec 28, 2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring Convertible · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Sebring Convertible · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Sebring Convertible · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sebring · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Sebring · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sebring AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Sebring · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Sebring · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Sebring Convertible · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Chrysler Sebring at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.