2007 Chrysler Sebring electrical problems

Engine stalls at traffic lights, during acceleration, on highways, or when braking. Occurs unpredictably and intermittently; owners often able to restart after stalling. Some units stall multiple times per trip.

When: Varies; some at low mileage (under 20k), some at 40k-100k+ miles. Worsens in rain or high humidity for several owners. One owner reported issue from purchase (30k miles).

Symptoms owners cite: Engine cuts off without warning while driving; Loss of power while accelerating or at highway speeds; Engine stalls at traffic lights or during stops; Vehicle can be restarted but stalls recur; More frequent in damp/humid conditions; Sometimes accompanied by rough idle or hiccup before stall

Codes mentioned: No codes present (dealers unable to locate fault via diagnostic), NHTSA 08V152000 referenced

Repairs/costs cited: Owners report dealers unable to fix despite multiple visits. Some have replaced spark plugs, coils, fuel systems with no resolution. One owner replaced alternator and crankshaft sensor without success. No effective repair identified in narratives.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 08V152000 (Electrical System: Wiring) cited by owners; Chrysler frequently denied repairs claiming owners' VINs not included in recall despite matching symptoms. Multiple owners cite same symptoms as described in recall letter but told not eligible.

Airbag warning light on dash comes on and stays on for days or weeks, then goes off, or flickers on and off repeatedly. Light may activate when driver moves seat forward/backward.

When: Occurs early in ownership (under 20k miles) and at higher mileage (100k+). One owner reported from day of purchase.

Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminates on dash; Light blinks or flashes intermittently; Light activates when electronically controlled seat is moved; Light remains on for extended periods; Unrelated to actual sensor issues per owners

Codes mentioned: Airbag light illumination only—no codes retrieved

Repairs/costs cited: Wiring under driver seat identified as issue (recall mentioned sealing wiring and replacing front seat track position sensors free of charge). Dealers replaced multifunction switches and wireless modules; failures recurred. One owner reports recall 07V240000 mentions front seat track position sensor but claims VIN not included.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recalls 07V240000 (Air Bags/Front Seat Track Position Sensor) and connector sealing program mentioned. Owners report free repairs offered but some denied; others had repairs completed only to see light return.

Instrument panel lights dim sporadically, flicker on and off, or fail to illuminate entirely. Speedometer and gauges become unreadable at night. Instrument cluster may go dim suddenly and fail to display speed/fuel/temperature.

When: Early in ownership (18k miles) through higher mileage (100k+). One owner noted problem from day of purchase.

Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard lights dim or flicker intermittently; Lights turn off completely while driving; Speedometer and gauges unlit at night; Failures occur while driving, stopped, turning, on highway or city streets; Lights may suddenly brighten or dim; Failure occurs regardless of road surface or weather

Codes mentioned: No fault codes found

Repairs/costs cited: One owner quoted $350–$375 for instrument cluster replacement/repair involving removal of dashboard and work inside instrument cluster box. Independent mechanics and dealerships unable to locate cause on first attempt; multiple shops consulted. One owner had multifunction switch replaced multiple times without correction.

Check TPMS warning light comes on repeatedly despite tires being fully inflated and in proper condition. Light may remain on constantly or cycle on and off with no apparent trigger.

When: Reported at various mileages including under 20k and 75k–108k miles.

Symptoms owners cite: TPMS warning light illuminates on dash; Tire pressure screen shows all four tires properly inflated; Light remains on indefinitely; Light cycles on and off without pattern; No actual tire pressure issue present

Codes mentioned: NHTSA 08V152000 referenced (Electrical System: Wiring)

Repairs/costs cited: Owner #1 reported Chrysler recall center offered to seal wiring connectors free of charge but refused to perform on their vehicle despite repair being offered 'free' to 180,963 vehicles. One owner identified corroded electrical wires connected to TPMS causing electrical short; repaired. Another found melted wiring at TPMS.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 08V152000 cited; free sealing of unused TPMS system connectors mentioned. Owners report Chrysler recall center denied free repair despite recall notices claiming 'crash without warning' possible.

Engine loses all power while vehicle is in motion on highway or residential streets. Power returns after shutdown and restart, or vehicle continues but with reduced speed capability. Vehicle may crank but not start afterward.

When: Reported at highway speeds (60–75 mph) and low speeds. One owner with only 30k miles; others at 75k–150k miles.

Symptoms owners cite: Complete loss of engine power while driving; Vehicle unable to accelerate, slows to 5–10 mph or stops; Check engine light or electronic throttle control light illuminates; Vehicle shakes or chugs before losing power; Power restored after shutdown and restart; Issue recurs intermittently; No safe way to control vehicle on highway

Codes mentioned: Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light illumination, Check Engine light, No diagnostic codes found in several cases

Repairs/costs cited: Fuel system cleaning performed with temporary resolution (one week). No permanent fix identified in narratives. One owner cited TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) as cause after contacting Chrysler, reported as 'very common issue' in 2007–2014 Chrysler vehicles by dealer mechanic.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 08V152000 referenced; manufacturers denied VINs were included in recall despite owners experiencing identical symptoms.

ETC warning light illuminates on dash and vehicle suddenly loses acceleration, unable to exceed 10–20 mph or slows significantly on grades. Vehicle may cough/hesitate before losing power. Off-and-restart cycle temporarily resolves issue.

When: Reported at 45 mph and during highway driving. One owner experienced 30+ incidents since initial occurrence.

Symptoms owners cite: Electronic Throttle Control light comes on or blinks; Vehicle hesitates to accelerate from stops; Unable to exceed 10–20 mph or maintain speed on grades; Rough idle (1500–2000 rpm idle); Vehicle chugs or surges before deceleration; Brake light flickers on and off; Restart temporarily resolves issue

Codes mentioned: ETC light illumination, Check Engine light (intermittent)

Repairs/costs cited: Fuel system cleaning attempted. Dealer unable to identify problem. No permanent repair documented.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer states 'do not know what the problem is' and refuses to address recurring issue.

Heated seat element overheats or burns through fabric while in use, creating charring/burn spots. Owner reports concern that seat could have ignited while driving.

When: Reported on vehicle with unspecified mileage; observed after car sat for 48 hours.

Symptoms owners cite: Heated seats feel warmer than normal on short trips; Delayed heat when vehicle sits for longer periods; Burn spots visible on seat fabric; Heat element appears to malfunction

Repairs/costs cited: Owner planned to contact dealership for repair; no repair documentation provided.

Wiring connected to fuel pump becomes corroded or damaged, creating short-circuit hazard. Vehicle intermittently fails to start (cranks but no start) over several months. One mechanic warned of fire risk.

When: Problem began 6–7 months after purchase; owner parked vehicle after multiple no-start events.

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle cranks but will not start; Intermittent no-start condition recurring over months; No fault codes discovered by mechanics; Burned smell from fuel system area noted by independent mechanic

Repairs/costs cited: Independent mechanic identified corroded fuel pump wiring connection posing fire hazard. Owner repaired at $765 including fuel pump, wiring connectors, and labor. Chrysler dealership refused to investigate without vehicle in their shop.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler dealership declined to assist without vehicle in their shop.

Windshield wipers stop working entirely or remain on continuously even when switched off. Issue recurs after repair. One owner reports wipers won't shut off in 'off' position.

When: Reported early in ownership (under 20k miles) and recurring later at 36k+ miles after warranty expired.

Symptoms owners cite: Wipers go off sporadically even in 'off' position; Wipers stuck on and unable to turn off; Wipers fail to operate at all; Issue recurs after dealership repair

Repairs/costs cited: Dealership contacted Chrysler to replace component; Chrysler refused replacement after initial fix under warranty. Multiple owners report recurring issue despite repair.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler refused to replace wipers again after first warranty repair, citing no coverage for recurrence despite same fault.

Power windows stop functioning on one or more doors. Driver-side windows specifically mentioned as not working at all. Window tracks may break.

When: Reported at 36k+ miles and higher mileages.

Symptoms owners cite: Windows won't operate (no power response); Driver-side windows specifically mentioned as unusable; Front window track broke; Rear windows have no power

Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented in narratives.

Battery becomes repeatedly discharged for no apparent reason or drains while vehicle is parked. Vehicle cranks but will not start. Battery replaced multiple times without resolving underlying issue.

When: Reported at various mileages from early ownership through 150k+ miles.

Symptoms owners cite: Dead battery despite no known drain; Vehicle cranks but won't start; Repeated battery failures (3+ replacements noted); No-start condition intermittent or recurring

Codes mentioned: Battery warning light (lightning bolt symbol), Check Engine light (sometimes concurrent)

Repairs/costs cited: Multiple battery replacements performed; underlying electrical issue not resolved. TIPM replacement identified as solution by one mechanic after Chrysler consultation.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler identified TIPM as cause in one case; described as 'very common issue' in 2007–2014 vehicles.

Alternator fails to function properly, contributing to electrical system instability and battery drain. Replacement does not always resolve underlying power loss issues.

When: Reported in ownership; one owner at unknown mileage.

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle loses power while driving; Battery drain despite new/charged battery; Alternator replacement does not resolve power loss (in one case)

Codes mentioned: Battery light illumination

Repairs/costs cited: One owner replaced alternator; power loss issues persisted, suggesting TIPM or other root cause.

TIPM module shorts or fails, causing multiple electrical system malfunctions including loss of power while driving, inability to start, battery drain, and failure of unrelated warning lights and systems.

When: Reported at various mileages; one owner had vehicle in shop for TIPM replacement. Chrysler confirmed it is 'very common' in 2007–2014 models.

Symptoms owners cite: Complete power loss while driving; Vehicle unable to start (cranks but no start); Battery drains for no reason; Multiple unrelated warning lights illuminate and stay on; Seat belt indicator light dinging continuously; Tire pressure light illuminating; Brake lights inoperative

Repairs/costs cited: TIPM replacement performed; one owner paid $750 for part alone, $995 total for replacement. Another owner quoted $750 for part due to back order.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler acknowledged TIPM as 'very common issue' in 2007–2014 vehicles but has not issued recall despite known safety risk of power loss while driving.

Brake lights fail to illuminate or illuminate intermittently without brake application. Emergency brake light comes on while driving with brake off. Brake light cycles on and off unpredictably.

When: Reported at various mileages; one owner had brakes replaced but light persisted.

Symptoms owners cite: No brake lights despite braking; Brake light illuminates when emergency brake is off; Brake light flickers on and off; Emergency brake light comes on during driving; New brakes installed but warning light remains

Codes mentioned: Brake warning light illumination

Repairs/costs cited: New brakes installed; issue persisted. One owner identified TIPM as root cause.

Door locks and unlocks automatically without driver input. Auto-unlock feature in park refuses to activate. Key fob first-unlock feature fails to work; doors remain locked.

When: Reported within one month of dealer purchase; another reported late in ownership.

Symptoms owners cite: Doors lock and unlock on their own; Auto-unlock feature will not engage when vehicle put in park; Key fob first-unlock feature inoperative; Doors remain locked despite key fob commands

Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented in narratives.

Key fails to turn over to start engine. Ignition sensor malfunction causes dash to display key-in-ignition warning even after key removed and door closed.

When: Reported as recurring issue at 49k miles and early ownership (29k miles).

Symptoms owners cite: Key will not turn to start position; Dash indicates key is in ignition when it is not; Key fobs do not work while dash shows key still in; Recurring failure despite dealer repairs

Repairs/costs cited: Dealer made unknown repairs multiple times; failures recurred after each repair.

Vehicle gets stuck in park or reverse; unable to shift gears normally. Gear shifter cable becomes broken or jammed, locking transmission in park. Front wheels lock when stuck.

When: Reported during driving (shifting from drive to reverse); one owner notes car locked in park.

Symptoms owners cite: Hard time shifting from reverse to park; Vehicle stuck in park unable to shift; Transmission selector cable broken; Front wheels locked when transmission stuck; Vehicle required pushing to move

Repairs/costs cited: One mechanic identified broken gear shifter cable; no repair cost documented but owner concerns regarding durability of cable.

Remote start feature acts erratically—vehicle starts via key fob but then shuts off at random intervals. Vehicles started remotely shut off after 1–several minutes. Remote start feature sometimes fails to start vehicle at all.

When: Reported early in ownership (30k miles) and at unknown mileage.

Symptoms owners cite: Remote start initiates but engine shuts off within minutes; Remote start feature shuts engine off at random intervals; Remote start feature fails to start vehicle; Shutoff timing unpredictable

Repairs/costs cited: Spark plugs and coils checked/replaced; issue persists (owner notes vehicle uses coil-on-plug, no spark plug wires).

Trunk release button and keyless trunk release both fail to open trunk. Vehicle then begins to move unattended, resulting in door being dragged and vehicle crashing into residential property.

When: Reported at 28k miles.

Symptoms owners cite: Trunk release button inoperative; Keyless trunk release fails; Vehicle begins moving unattended; Driver-side door dragged 10–15 feet; Vehicle drifts and crashes into property

Repairs/costs cited: Police report filed; cause not determined per narrative.

Fuse box completely shorts out internally, creating burning smell and potential fire risk. Unused electrical connectors (TPMS, computer, brakes, airbags) develop shorts from moisture or corrosion, causing unpredictable system failures and vehicle stalling.

When: Reported at various mileages; one owner describes 'recorded instances from 180,963 vehicles.'

Symptoms owners cite: Burning smell from electrical system; Fuse box shorted out; Multiple unrelated system failures; Unpredictable stalling and power loss; Engine no-start; Dead battery; Inoperative cruise control; Remote start failure; Engine stalling (cited as 'crash without warning' hazard)

Repairs/costs cited: One owner reports Chrysler recall center offered free sealing of wiring and replacement of front seat track position sensors to 180,963 vehicles; owner denied service despite qualifying.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall involving wiring sealing at no charge; one owner reports Chrysler recall center refused to perform despite online notice claiming 180,963 vehicles serviced free.

Radiator fan motor fails; wiring harness fuses together from heat, creating arcing and fire hazard. Vehicle runs hot with no apparent warning. Original recall repair (fan motor overlay harness) did not resolve underlying wiring issue.

When: Reported 7 years after original 2007 recall repair (November 2007 recall G39 performed; issue recurred ~2014).

Symptoms owners cite: Fan does not operate; Wiring harness fused together; Arcing wires indicate fire hazard; Vehicle running hot; No warning lights or indicators of problem

Repairs/costs cited: Original recall (G39) installed fan motor overlay harness but did not cure underlying problem. Follow-up repair at dealer replaced jumper, motor, and shroud free of charge under subsequent recall.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Original Recall G39 (fan motor overlay harness) performed but defective. Follow-up recall repair performed free of charge including parts: Jumper RA 08015002, Motor RAD 08034280, Shroud 07008002.

Check gas cap warning light comes on repeatedly despite gas cap being properly installed and fuel tank intact. Light remains on for days before clearing for no apparent reason, then recurs.

When: Reported early in ownership (under 20k miles); one owner at 91k miles.

Symptoms owners cite: Gas cap warning light comes on; Light stays on for 2–3 days then goes off; Pattern repeats without any change to gas cap; Fuel tank cap properly installed

Codes mentioned: Gas cap/fuel system warning light

Repairs/costs cited: Light reset multiple times at local mechanic with no permanent resolution.

Instrument panel cluster fails or shorts out; front passenger door switch and passenger rear door panel switches malfunction or short out. Multiple electrical components fail simultaneously or in sequence.

When: Reported at 114k+ miles.

Symptoms owners cite: Instrument panel lights and gauges fail to work; Instrument panel cluster shorts out; Door switches malfunction; Rear door panel failure; Multiple failures occurring together

Repairs/costs cited: Dealer diagnosed need for instrument panel cluster, front passenger door switch, and passenger side rear door panel replacement; vehicle not repaired per narrative.

Tail light housings on trunk flood with water during rain. Water pours out when trunk is opened, dumping on occupants. All three brake light seals required replacement.

When: Reported at purchase (vehicle had all recalls completed before sale); issue present immediately.

Symptoms owners cite: Water collects in tail light housings during rain; Water pours out when trunk opened; Brake light seals failing

Repairs/costs cited: All three brake light seals replaced. Plugs removed for better drainage. Issue resolved after repair.

Automatic headlights fail to shut off after vehicle turned off; daytime running lights remain on 2+ hours after engine shut down. Automatic control feature fails; no manual on/off option in base model. Auto-off feature now fails to come on at all after shutoff cycling.

When: Reported at purchase within one month.

Symptoms owners cite: Automatic headlights do not shut off; Daytime running lights stay on 2+ hours; Cannot manually control lights in base model; Auto-off feature eventually fails to work; Lights fail to come on at all after cycling

Repairs/costs cited: Cycling engine shuts lights off temporarily; issue unresolved.

Engine idles roughly and threatens to stall during deceleration or when coasting to stops. Driver must continuously apply gas to prevent stalling. Condition worsens in humid or rainy weather.

When: Reported during ownership; persists even after recall service for engine stalling.

Symptoms owners cite: Rough idle quality; Engine threatens to stall during deceleration; Requires constant throttle input to prevent stall; Condition worsens in humidity/damp weather; Persists despite recall repairs

Repairs/costs cited: Recall service performed but problem not resolved. No permanent fix documented.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall service for engine stalling performed but inadequate to address root cause.

Engine revs and accelerates while vehicle is in park or when driver's foot is on brake. Vehicle jerks forward or rev surges without throttle input. One incident involved vehicle continuing to rev after braking, requiring emergency brake and engine shut-down to stop.

When: Reported during driving and while parked.

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle revs while in park; Engine accelerates without foot on gas; Car jerks and surges unexpectedly; Vehicle continues to rev while braking; Cannot stop vehicle by braking alone

Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented; emergency brake and engine shutdown required to stop vehicle in one incident.

Radio repeatedly blows internal or external fuses, requiring replacement many times. New fuse failure occurs within days of replacement.

When: Reported at 91k miles.

Symptoms owners cite: Radio stops functioning; Fuse blown repeatedly; New fuse fails within days

Repairs/costs cited: Fuse replaced at least 7 times; underlying short or overload not identified.

High beam wiring harness deteriorates completely; wires crumble or corrode. Electrical system shows signs of burn damage (burning rubber smell; visual inspection inconclusive).

When: Reported during ownership; issue manifested after extended use.

Symptoms owners cite: High beam wiring deteriorated/crumbled; Burning rubber smell from electrical system; Unable to visually locate source of burn; Entire electrical system affected

Codes mentioned: Check Engine light (on simultaneously)

Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented.

Throttle body position sensor fails or malfunctions, requiring replacement multiple times. Engine stalls or loses power with sensor failure. Replacement does not prevent recurrence.

When: Reported in ownership; replaced twice per one owner.

Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls; Loss of power; Sensor failure causes warning lights

Codes mentioned: Throttle body/ETC related warnings

Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body position sensor replaced twice; issue recurred.