ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDE POWER SEAT INOPERABLE; CIG LIGHTER/ELECTRIC PORT INOPERABLE; RANDOM ALARM SOUNDING; POWER TOP SHOWS TOP WITH TRUNK INOPERABLE.
2008 chrysler Sebring electrical problems
moderate 98 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
98
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TPM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V152000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD REV WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE BEHAVED AS IF IT WOULD ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THEY COULD NEVER DUPLICATE THE FAILURE…
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 o…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMAT…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED THE BUTTON TO PULL BACK THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF AND THE ROOF BEGAN TO OPEN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,000.
3 SEPERATE BUT RELATED EVENTS. MY HORN BEGAN HONKING AT RANDOM TIMES, EVENTUALLY I COULD NOT TURN IT OFF WHILE IN MY PARKING GARAGE AT WORK. ENDED UP REMOVING BATTERY CONNECTION TO STOP THE HONKING. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I DISCONNECTED THE HORNS. MY WIPERS RANDOMLY DO NOT WORK. I'VE HAD TO RELY ON RAINX. SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND OTHER TIMES I CANT TURN THEM OFF. THEY SOMETIMES STOP IN THE MIDD…
ALL WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE GOING OFF. HAPPENS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 chrysler Sebring?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 98 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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