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337 reports50,000 miles · Sep 22, 2011
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 07V240000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL) WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #10426806
67,500 miles · Sep 14, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE WOULD PERFORM AS NORMAL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE WOULD PERFORM AS NORMAL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,500.
NHTSA ODI #10425434
46,250 miles · Sep 10, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
MY SEBRING STALLS WHEN I COME TO A STOP OR AM TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE CAR HAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND IS OBVIOUSLY VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THE CAR ADDITIONALLY LUNGES AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN I ACCELERATE. THE SEATBELT LIGHT ON THE DASH GOES ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. I HAVE DETERMINED THROUGH PERSONAL INVEST…
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MY SEBRING STALLS WHEN I COME TO A STOP OR AM TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE CAR HAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND IS OBVIOUSLY VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THE CAR ADDITIONALLY LUNGES AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN I ACCELERATE. THE SEATBELT LIGHT ON THE DASH GOES ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. I HAVE DETERMINED THROUGH PERSONAL INVESTIGATION THE WIRE CONNECTION FOR THE SEATBELT LIGHT IS UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT AND IT DOESN'T ALWAYS MAKE A GOOD CONNECTION. WHEN THE CONNECTOR IS TOUCHED THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF AND ON SO THAT TELLS ME THAT THE CONNECTOR HAS A SHORT AND IS FAULTY. A PLASTIC PART IN THE GEAR SHIFT HAS BROKEN AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT WITHOUT MANIPULATION WITH A SCREW DRIVER, AND THERE IS A LOUD CLICKING SOUND THAT COMES OUT OF THE AIR CONDITION VENT/DUCT WHEN THE AC IS TURNED ON. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES THROUGH THE YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST CAR THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THAT I AM ACTUALLY SCARED FOR MY FAMILY AND I TO DRIVE ANYWHERE. I WILL NEVER AGAIN PURCHASE A CHRYSLER, BUT NOT JUST BECAUSE OF THE ABOVE BUT BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT GAINED MY TRUST. THIS COMPANY SHOULD TRY A NEW CAMPAIGN OF TRYING TO GAIN THE TRUST OF THE CONSUMER, AND THEY COULD START BY ACCEPTING THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE MANY FAULTY VEHICLES THAT NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPAIRED, THIS IS NOT ONLY GOOD SOUND ADVICE THIS WOULD BE GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10424623
78,229 miles · Sep 1, 2011
Fuel System, GasolineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC NOTICED A FAULTY FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR THAT HAD MELTED FROM THE SENDING UNIT. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT. THE CONTACT CALLED T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC NOTICED A FAULTY FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR THAT HAD MELTED FROM THE SENDING UNIT. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,229. UPDATED 09/15/11*LJ
NHTSA ODI #10422925
40,000 miles · Jul 29, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED EVERY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN BACK TO THE REPAIR S…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED EVERY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS WOULD BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #10415596
45,000 miles · Jul 22, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS TO THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA ODI #10414738
76,000 miles · Jul 14, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
SINCE WE'VE OWNED THE CAR ITS STALLS OUT A FEW TIMES A WEEK AND MORE LIKELY WHEN ITS RAINING, WHENEVER U GO TO STOP OR SIT IT STALLS OUT, THE WORST WAS WE WERE AT A YELLOW LIGHT AND THE CAR STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION,I'VE BEEN READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO C…
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SINCE WE'VE OWNED THE CAR ITS STALLS OUT A FEW TIMES A WEEK AND MORE LIKELY WHEN ITS RAINING, WHENEVER U GO TO STOP OR SIT IT STALLS OUT, THE WORST WAS WE WERE AT A YELLOW LIGHT AND THE CAR STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION,I'VE BEEN READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO CLUE HOW TO FIX THE ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10412364
102 miles · Jun 16, 2011
Unknown Or Other
THE 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING CAR WAS LISTED IN THE CONSUMER MAGAZINES AS HAVING A STEERING AND DRIVING FEEL ISSUE. IT TENDS TO MAKE YOU OVER CORRECT LEFT AND RIGHT. IT IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE AND IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON SLIPPERY, RAIN, WET, LIGHT SNOW SURFACES. ON DRY SURFACES THERE IS ALREADY THE ISSUE OF TRYING TO GO S…
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THE 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING CAR WAS LISTED IN THE CONSUMER MAGAZINES AS HAVING A STEERING AND DRIVING FEEL ISSUE. IT TENDS TO MAKE YOU OVER CORRECT LEFT AND RIGHT. IT IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE AND IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON SLIPPERY, RAIN, WET, LIGHT SNOW SURFACES. ON DRY SURFACES THERE IS ALREADY THE ISSUE OF TRYING TO GO STRAIGHT WITHOUT OVERCORRECTING . THERE A LACK OF ROAD FEEL AND PLENTY OF BODY ROLL LIKE A 1970 OR 1980 MERCEDES . I OWN A 2007 2.7 TOURING 6 CYLINDER CHRYSLER SEBRING NOW FOR 4 YEARS AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES FROM THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT IT NEW. THE DEALERS SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. WHY IN 2007 THE CONSUMER MAGAZINE WHO TESTED THE CARS WROTE IT UP AS HAVING A BAD STEERING FEEL THAT THEY WERE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH, AND THEY WERE EXPERT DRIVERS. YOU CAN NOT CONTROL THIS CAR UNDER SAFELY UNDER NORMAL TO LIGHT RAIN AND LIGHT SNOW DRIVING CONDITIONS. YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN UNDER THE HIGHWAY DRIVING SPEED OF 45MPH,WHICH CAN GET YOU A TICKET, ON INTERSECTION SPEED OF 55-60 MPH. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 40 YEARS WITH A VERY GOOD DRIVING RECORD. I AM SURPRISED THAT A CAR LIKE THIS WOULD BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC USING OLD OR OUTDATED TECHNOLOGY JUST FOR A PROFIT NO MATTER WHO GETS HURT. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK I WAS SENT A RECALL FROM CHRYSLER AND THEY FIXED NO FEE. I HAVE HAD WIRING ISSUES BULBS BLOWING AND SPEEDOMETER LIGHTS OUT SO YOU CAN NOT SEE AT NIGHT. TROUBLE WITH FUSES AND MODULES TO BE REPLACED. I HAD TO AT LEAST NOTIFY SOMEONE ON THIS WEBSITE . I WASN'T AWARE OF THIS SITE AND I AM GLAD THAT YOU GUYS DO THE GOOD WORK THAT YOU ARE DOING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10407166
148,643 miles · Jun 13, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, FROM ONE QUARTER OF A TANK. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V047000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM); AND STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AS HAVING T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, FROM ONE QUARTER OF A TANK. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V047000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM); AND STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AS HAVING THE SAME FAILURES, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,643.
NHTSA ODI #10406145
40,000 miles · Jun 2, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
CHRYSLER 2007 SEBRING 2.4 LITER OVERHEATING DUE TO THE COOLING RECALL HAD TO GET FIXED BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO REIMBURSE ME BECAUSE MY VIN WASN'T ON THE LIST. HOWEVER ITS A LITTLE ODD TO ME THAT MY CAR HAS THE ISSUE THEY HAD THE RECALL ON...AWFUL COMPANY I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10404139
Official recalls
7Apr 2, 2008
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 CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Oct 10, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 13, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
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.
Dec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) ONLY, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 15, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE HOOD OPENS WHILE DRIVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH STRIKERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.