Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
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 Sebring. While operating the vehicle in wet and humid conditions, the electronic throttle indicator would illuminate and the vehicle's speed would suddenly reduce to approximately 20 MPH. In addition, the brakes and power steering malfunctioned. In addition, the engine would erroneously rev very high and the accelerator pedal would lose tension and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to several unknown local dealers, but the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. Furthermore, when refueling in colder weather conditions, the fuel would spray out of the filler hole. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Fuse box completely shorted out and there was a burning smell. Car stalls without warning in traffic and on the highway and will not start. The car will crank but won't start leaving the vehicle disabled in the middle of traffic. The vehicle also can be parked and not start. Cranks but won't start. It has happened on more than 4 occasions 1 of the times my children were in the car and we were on the freeway. Another time I was alone on the freeway and another time I was stopped at a stoplight and it died and would not start leaving me stranded in the middle of the road in rush hour traffic. All other times have been when the car was parked. The date below is the most recent incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that there was a burning odor coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the battery, wires, fuel filter, spark plugs and the ignition switch were replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wires caught on fire and the fuel pump was damaged. As a result, the fuel pump was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,919.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump wire had melted onto the fuel pump. As a result, the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 97,770 and the current mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic noticed a faulty fuel pump connector that had melted from the sending unit. The mechanic replaced both the fuel pump and sending unit. The contact called the manufacturer but the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 78,229. Updated 09/15/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel pump and wiring harness were replaced. The technician detected that the wiring harness was melted. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was not a recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While driving approximately 30 MPH the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted and the failure occurred continually while driving. The contact stated the fuel pump electrical connector and the fuel pump body melted. The diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, who discovered that the wires that were connected to the fuel pump were burned. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000.
I was told it's electrical problem and the car doesn't go over 20 miles and it says that it's the intake also says it's the muffler and sensors and other things which I have had check and it neither.and sometimes it pushes back or is stalls and just turns off in the middle of the intersection.
Takata recall I bought this car on 4/1/2019. On 4/11/2019 my car completely broke down on the freeway. There was a messaging saying hot oil. The engine stopped working and it said problems with tpm system. I had to get my car towed to the car mechanic because it wouldn't start at all.
Fuel System complaints in other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, 10% of the model year's 337 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chrysler Sebring fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chrysler Sebring fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 92,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 6 fires and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.