Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 | 20% | 83,000 miles |
| 2009 | 9 | 21% | 65,000 miles |
| 2008 | 88 | 37% | 76,000 miles |
| 2007 | 119 | 35% | 74,000 miles |
| 2006 | 72 | 52% | 70,000 miles |
| 2005 | 43 | 33% | 80,000 miles |
| 2004 | 27 | 9% | 23,000 miles |
| 2003 | 7 | 9% | 93,000 miles |
| 2002 | 26 | 7% | 75,000 miles |
| 2001 | 33 | 9% | 65,000 miles |
| 2000 | 17 | 10% | 60,000 miles |
| 1999 | 26 | 10% | 73,000 miles |
| 1998 | 22 | 7% | 54,000 miles |
| 1997 | 37 | 13% | 50,000 miles |
| 1996 | 51 | 12% | 85,000 miles |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Whitish/grayish smoke was billowing out of front end of car. Patrons driving alerted us & we exited vehicle. As we vacated vehicle we realized purse was still in vehicle, we ran to retrieve it & as we retrieved belongings, fire engulfed front end of vehicle & shot through front of vehicle & engulfed the entire front portion of vehicle & inside of vehicle. Power steering fluid dripped on engine which ignited the fire. As fire firefighters extinguished the first fire & as the first fire died down the vehicle erupted in flames once again which was ignited by fuel. Power steering fluid and battery acid causing the flames to shoot through the front end of the car (inside) to the back of the vehicle towards fuel tank. The vehicle was a potential fire ball. Vehicle is a charred totaled shell of a car. …
Takata recall-my electronic throttle and throttle petal is not working. It stopped working on Monday as I was driving home. As I was driving home coming down glenwood avenue in raleigh. All of a sudden, I was not able to give gas to the car and the car slowed down almost causing an accident since we were driving at a certain speed. I had to get in the right lane and coast to the light and turned the corner to park the car to find out what was going on. I had to get my brother to drive behind me as I coast home not able to give the car gas because it was not working. My car is currently at the mechanic around the corner from my home and a diagnostic has been done on the car and I was told that I needed an electronic throttle and a throttle petal replaced. I keep everything on my car care up to date. …
Tl contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, there was smoke coming from the interior lights. A police/fire report was not filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 15 MPH, the driver side window became inoperable and fell inside the driver side door without warning. The window failed to roll back up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately six weeks later, the passenger side window became inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,900. Updated 05/26/16 the consumer stated the 1st repair was made by midas on 02/17/16 and 2nd window was repaired by power up auto on 3/22/16.
On December 15, 2025, while driving my 2008 Chrysler Sebring in Indianapolis, Indiana, I noticed smoke coming from the driver's side near the battery. Shortly afterward, the car completely stopped responding - the brakes and steering were unresponsive - and the vehicle caught fire in that area. I exited the car safely, and the fire department responded and extinguished the fire. The exact cause of the fire is unknown, but I suspect a battery or electrical component failure. No warning lights appeared prior to the incident, except for the smoke I noticed. The incident has not yet been inspected by a dealer, manufacturer, or insurance representative. If inspection is needed, the affected parts can be examined in the tow lot, but much of the vehicle has been destroyed, and there is very little left of the car due to the fire. …
Engine frequently stalls while driving. I've had my car shut off while I'm driving many times, the steering wheel and brakes lock up and it makes it hard to get off the street to safety. This happens a LOT. It is very dangerous and scary. I get anxiety everytime I drive because I'm scared of it happening again. My car once turned off in the middle of a busy intersection while trying to turn. It came on after about 45 seconds but it was terrifying. Battery often dies (just replaced it). Horn would go off randomly without stopping for a long time. I had to disconnect the horn (on both sides) because it would keep randomly going off with no way to stop it. Cruise control stopped working one day. Sometimes it comes up when I press cruise control but it turns off when I try setting a speed. Drivers window broke inside, I think something snapped inside the door. …
I've had to replace the battery in this 3 times. Alternator 1. And Throttle Body Position Sensor twice. And now it's all starting to act up again. Car stalls, no reason, all dashboard warning lights flash and it stalls. No dashboard lights at night. Occasionally they flicker. Windshield wipers either won't work or won't shut off. Front windows are unusable, the track broke and back windows don't have power to make them work. Airbag and abs lights always flashing on dash and warning bell goes off all the time. Now my High beam wires have completely crumbled and radio takes 5-10 minutes to come on. Obviously a major electrical issue. I've lost my job thanks to the "reliability" of this money pit. Owned 3 years, problems began then. Today all lights are flashing, the air starts blowing high, wipers go on. I stop at light and it shuts off. Had to push off busy road. …
There were 7 recalls on my make, year, model vehicle. Three of which were Brakes, Air Bags, and the TPMS tire monitoring system. Other body parts, doors and hood releases had recalls along with hvac/air conditioning systems. Radiator/fan motor failures. Doors flying open during transit. The ABS control module could cause the brakes to lock-up during braking. Shorts from unused connectors for the computer/TPMS system/brakes and air bags have been causing many unpredictable breakdowns. Some predictable, from past records, state recorded Instances from 180,963 vehicles that just failure of the TPMS monitor system has already caused engine no start, dead battery, Inoperable cruise control, remote start system, engine stalling which could cause a "crash without warning". This was what i read on the www.autoblog site concerning this vehicle. …
Related recalls (1)
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 including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative…
Remedy: Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Sebring years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (119), 2008 (88), 2006 (72), 1996 (51) and 2005 (43) model years. Electrical complaints make up 35% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Sebring electrical problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 08V-152 (wiring, Apr 2, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Sebring electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles; 30% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the horn (60 mentions), followed by the ignition (27).
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.