Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Chrysler Sebring owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Ticking noise coming from passengers compartment glove box seat belt light on and seat moves when come to a stop and driver side door handle just came off on the passenger side can't open the door from outside of vehicle there should be recall for this
Takata recall. During the course of a year since I've purchased this car, I have experienced issues with what I believe to be power steering. Twice while coming to a stop (stop sign or light), my steering would lock along with my brakes. When I took it to a shop I was told my thermostat needed replaced. I told them to fix the issue. On April 17th while driving home from work a little after midnight this same issue occurred only while I was still driving. I was able to force my wheel to turn enough to drive up the bend I was driving around rather than the school in front of me. Finally I hit a pole and my car has been ruled as a total loss. I have many concerns in regards to what actually happened and why.
I was in a car accident on June 19 2015 the front end of my car total loss my car air bags didn't deploy. I was injured in this accident I would like information on what can be done...updated 03/08/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 80 MPH, another vehicle driving at a high rate of speed sideswiped the contact's vehicle. The impact caused the contact's vehicle to spin around in the opposite direction, facing two semi-trucks. The contact's vehicle stalled without warning. The contact made numerous attempts to restart the vehicle, but the gears were extremely difficult to shift and the vehicle suddenly reversed down a ravine. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and was inspected by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head, neck, back, and knee injuries that required medical treatment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times, but they could not repair the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. ..updated 12/11/17
Horn stared going off on its own, while driving or just sitting, then the transmission started lagging, rpms drop while I'm driving and am unable to get back up to speed for a minute. I drive on the interstate daily for work and both of these are a huge hazard for me and other drivers. I assume the problems are related being as they both went crazy at the same time. While driving on the interstate to work my car just sort of died without dieing the rpms dropped and the car tried to die but diidnt. The gas ped stopped working while this was occuring and I was unable to get back up to speed. It eventually kicked out of it but did it again the following week, driving out of my parking lot at work rpms dropped and was unable to use my gas ped. I gotit again to get out of it but all its going to take is this happening and a car behind me and and accident will happen
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the driver side door was jammed and required excessive force in order to open it. The contact stated that there was a gap in between the front fender and door. In addition, the air bag warning indicator had illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer regarding the door failure. However, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the air bag warning indicator and was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign numbers: 07V414000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 07V240000 (air bags) but the VIN was not included in both. The failure mileage was 121,056.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed on and off. The vehicle was serviced by the dealer (darcars Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of marlow heights, 5060 auth way, suitland, md 20746, [phone]) for the air bag warning indicator illuminating two years ago. The failure was recurring and the owner was afraid that the air bags could deploy independently. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,590.
While I was sitting in my car at the traffic light which was red at the time. A dwi truck driver speeding and hit a moving car and push the car into my car and the drunk truck driver hit my car next at the same time cause another ca my car and the speeding dwi driver in the truck hit my car and my car was total out and I receive serious life time injury from the wreck .the dwi driver was given a traffic ticket and was taken to jail,however my air bags did not go off.I wastold by the doctor if my bag would have deployed I wouldn't have been injured so bad.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 45 MPH, the contact attempted to decelerate and applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. The failure caused the steering wheel to seize and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle, crashing into the median strip. The vehicle was destroyed and the air bags did not deploy. The contact and a passenger were injured as a result. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. Once the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred two times afterwards. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 04/19/16; updated 4/30/18
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system May not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on June 18, 2007. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Airbag complaints in other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 11% of the model year's 238 complaints. The component named most often is side/window (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 07V-240 (frontal, Jun 13, 2007). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 11 injuries to air bags 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.