The 2008 Chrysler Sebring has 53 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
53
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
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.
“BRAND NEW (2 MONTHS OLD) CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET. I HAVE NOW DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED OCTOBER 2007 FOR THIS BUT I WAS SOLD THE VEHICLE IN MAY 2008 AND NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY RECALL. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.…”
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring engine — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 07V473000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.