We have classified the 72 complaints from 2008 Chrysler Sebring about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
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 middle of the window. last issue was complete loss of power while driving at 70mph. luckily i was able to pull over. strange thing was it started right back up. but 10 miles later the same thing happened. based on these 3 things happening within the last month i think it is part of the tipm module. many complaints and this item is part of a class action law suit and a voluntary recall for other chrysler vehicle in the same year range as my vehicle.
My 2008 chrysler sebring has been in the shop since november 9, 2019. defective tipm. the starter has caught fire 3 times. vehicle stalls out and leaves you in the middle of the road. battery has been replaced. ignition switch is getting hot when keys are in and the key gets stuck in ignition. tipm was replaced. car is still not running due to dealership not knowing what new parts to try. have also had several problems with cooling systems/fan not working properly.
Airbag light on dash panel starting flashing on and off. i was driving at the time. i stopped and turned off the engine to see when i restarted if it would stop but it did not. still flashing ever few seconds and then goes off. not sure the reason or it their has been a recall i was unaware of.
The battery is in the driver's side front wheel well and the tire must be taken off to get to the battery. cannot even get a jump to get the car started. have to have a tow. battery ran down alternator. now have to replace both battery and alternator.
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
Seatbelt light on dash keeps chiming as if i don't have my seat belt on. this chimes and light comes on randomly while in motion. or parked.
While driving - electrical issues. fuel gage does not work. dashboard display lights go out intermittently, power window issues, tire pressure (tpms) light comes on,
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and the tpms warning indicator remained illuminated. an independent mechanic replaced the battery, starter, and alternator; however, the failure continued. in addition, while driving over 60 mph, the vehicle would decelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. steve white motors (3470 us hwy 70 se, newton, nc 28658, (888) 827-3721) was notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
I purchased this vehicle used last november from a private seller. since then i have had to replace the airbag clock spring, battery cables, and now i am experiencing problems with my windows and coolant temperature sensor. my passenger side window has fallen into the door several times do to a faulty track. my driver side window has completely stopped working do to a faulty button. and lastly, my coolant temperature sensor failed on me 2 months ago. i cannot drive any further than a mile without my car redlining. i checked for a leak in my hoses and seals and have found nothing. my antifreeze reservoir burns so hot it actually evaporates the antifreeze. i have gone through 6 full size bottles of antifreeze in a 2 months period. i have a noticeably high idle whenever the car starts to get the below the full line and now i have an engine ping. the overheat issue occurs whenever it decides it wants to. my dashboard display goes in and out intermittently and my windshield wipers turn on at random whenever i use my signal to make a left turn. this vehicle is full of electrical problems that i cannot ...
Backing out of my driveway the engines suddenly shut down but restarted without an issue. later that day the red warning light came on and the engine started to have no power and then staled i was able to move to the side of the road and saw the throttle position sensor light was on (witch i looked up in owner manual. was able to get it started again and drove it to my mechanic who tested it and said i needed a throttle body.t hat was replaced now 4 days later i was on a hov lane doing 65 light came on engine sputtered but didn't stall arrived at destination when i got back in car light was out and car started. driving home i had to pull over several times when light was illuminated . my concern is driving at highway speeds especially where i live there are long tunnels i travel through hopefully it doesn't do this to anyone driving through them and anywhere that would definitely cause a serious accident , the initial repair to replace throttle body was $271 and an additional $88 for same issue now throttle ...
Bought battery and somethg is still draining and it keeps hsppening
Key switch sticks on start , moves to acc ,on ,freely. cannot believe chrysler isn't replacing the switch as it is doing the same thing that i read the 700,000 they recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced overheating while being operated at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring was defective and they would not be able to repair the vehicle. tyson motor corporation (1 sw frontage rd shorwood, il) was also contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v473000 (engine and engine cooling) and 08v152000 (electrical system) as possible solutions to the failure. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to schumacher chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram of delray (2102 s federal highway, ste a delray beach, fl 33483), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to schedule an appointment with the dealer. the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system) in 2007. no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 59,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. while driving approximately 35 mph, the horn sounded on its own, the tpms indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited ten minutes, and restarted the vehicle. the horn sounded again after a few minutes. the vehicle was driven to the contact's house and was kept in the garage for a couple of months. the vehicle was driven to the dealer (landers chrysler/dodge in south haven, mississippi) where it was diagnosed that the tpms failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000.