2007 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Engine
  7
• Cooling system
  4
• Cooling system › Fan
  2
• Cooling system › Radiator assembly
  1
• Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1015%
• 25k–50k
  1929%
• 50k–75k
  1218%
• 75k–100k
  1218%
• 100k–150k
  914%
• 150k+
  35%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chrysler Sebring owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the engine coolant temperature warning indicator illuminated and black smoke emitted from under the hood. The failure recurred on other occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While driving on June 21, 2008 there was smoke present under the hood. After approaching a traffic light the vehicle shut off and a large amount of smoke was coming from the engine. She observed that the engine compartment and the under side of the vehicle was on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire after three attempts. The vehicle was towed. The dealer confirmed with the contact that there were no recalls related to her VIN. The dealer instructed the tow truck company to bring the vehicle to them; however, the dealer later advised them to take the vehicle away since the damage was so massive. The dealer also stated that the contact would have to wait until Monday to obtain a rental car. The dealer later informed the contact that they would not provide her with a rental car until an investigator inspected the vehicle. …

Dashboard was dim with airbag indicator light always on when purchased. The problems started with dashboard lights going in and out and the wipers not working properly around November of last year. Was told fuses needed to be changed, so they were. Same issue. Then 3 months ago taillight bulb went out, changed it and the taillights have not worked since. Was told it has to be taken to dealer authorized shop for electrical box repair after taking car to three different shops who all said they could not find the issue. Today battery looking light came on and before I could turn around to go back home the car immediately shut off and would not start without a jump. The lightning bolt in parentheses came up and car accelerated without my foot being on gas but would not go above 30 MPH once I made it home it turned off and refuses to start 6 hrs later. …

I had the 2007 Chrysler Sebring for seven months,and on 6/26/2008 the car caught on fire. Then I received a recall the following week on a Tuesday but that was to late. Now the car was a total loss and I am out of a car. I just want someone to replace the car and let me cont to pay on it, so I will have a way to work and doctor appointments. Instead I still have the car on my credit and can not get another one. This was not my fault be they are treating me like I set the car on fire but it was due to the recall. My 6 year old son and I was in the car at the time but luckily we got out and was not hurt.

Tl contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 45 MPH she smelled rubber burning and thought that it was coming from a truck stop. The contact continued to drive and noticed smoke. The vehicle was inspected to determine where the smoke was coming from when she reached her destination. She left her vehicle at a friends home and later received a call from a police officer stating that the vehicle was on fire. The police report indicated that the fire started in the engine. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire department report was filed. The approximate failure and current mileages were 57,000.

Tl contact owned a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. When the contact stopped at the traffic light, the vehicle shut down. A few minutes later, the vehicle began to smoke under the hood and burn. The manufacturer took a report. They sent an investigator to the tow yard, but the contact has not yet received a response from the manufacturer concerning the outcome of the investigation. Chrysler recently mailed her a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07V473000 (engine and engine cooling system: radiator assembly). The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated several times. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times where unknown repairs were performed. The failure recurred. The contact also stated that the key would not turn over to start the engine, which was a recurring failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer several times where unknown repairs were made but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 03/10/15 the consumer stated the vehicle sped up after a stop and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle became difficult to control when it revved. The failure occurrs in rainy weather. Updated 10/8/2015

While going 65 MPH, the electronic throttle control sensor light came on and the vehicle began to lose power. It felt as though the gas pedal was not working and the speed dropped to about 30mph. After restarting the veh. The problem would correct itself for awhile. But eventually that no longer worked, and I had a mechanic replace the gas pedal. This too did not correct the problem. So when we drive it, at any time, the power deaccelerates and the vehicle slows way down. It also seems like it is not shifting into overdrive and revs at a high RPM.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk. As a result, the rear passenger who was eating began to choke. No medical attention was required. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Related recalls

Engine complaints in other Sebring years