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2007 Chrysler Sebring engine problems

The 2007 Chrysler Sebring has 79 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

79

Engine complaints

15%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Related recalls

07V473000EngineOctober 10, 2007 · 102,042 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.

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.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND BLACK SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON OTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 8, 2015 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA has 79 complaints about the 2007 Chrysler Sebring engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 07V473000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.