Complaints
388
Crashes
30
Fires
16
Injuries
29
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#184 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:84,492 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:4
#242 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:90,028 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#334 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:99,720 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 84 | 2 | 4 | 84,492 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 42 | 1 | 1 | 90,028 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 34 | 2 | 1 | 99,720 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 33 | 5 | — | 92,826 mi | |
| Airbags | 25 | 6 | — | 95,790 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 4 | — | 57,781 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 46,834 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | — | 93,999 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | — | 1 | 102,060 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 1 | — | 69,542 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 86,852 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 46,160 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | 49,869 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 3 | — | 35,134 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 59,407 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 64,167 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 5 | — | 1 | 53,420 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
84
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Avg Miles
84,492
Engine Problems
42
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,028
Transmission / Drivetrain
34
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,720
Unintended Acceleration
33
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,826
Airbags
25
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,790
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,781
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,834
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,999
Electronic Stability Control
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,060
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,542
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,852
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,160
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,869
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,134
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,407
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,167
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,420
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Chrysler Sebring has 388 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 84 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (84 complaints, avg 84,492 mi); Engine Problems (42 complaints, avg 90,028 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (34 complaints, avg 99,720 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,525 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring include 30 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 29 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Sebring reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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