2007 Chrysler Sebring Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Chrysler Sebring ranks worst of 9 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100, 337 complaints, 7 recalls, and 21 fires. Electrical system and engine problems, many tied to underhood fires, dominate owner reports, earning it an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 9 Sebring years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 337
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 18
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 21
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
Top 2007 Chrysler Sebring problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System129 (38%)
- Engine107 (32%)
- Airbags72 (21%)
- Brakes43 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain40 (12%)
- Fuel System34 (10%)
- Other22 (7%)
- Structure & Body15 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (4%)
- Steering12 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine compartment fills with smoke and catches fire while driving or idling at a stoplight, sometimes destroying the vehicle.
- Airbags fail to deploy in frontal or side-impact crashes, including deer strikes at highway speed.
- Radiator cooling fan connector corrosion leads to under-hood fires, often before the owner receives recall notice.
- Trunk release and keyless entry mechanisms malfunction, and the trunk was reported moving on its own with no occupants.
- Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor with poor braking response alongside unrelated electrical warning lights.
2007 Chrysler Sebring recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V152000Apr 2, 2008Electrical System180,963 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 07V473000Oct 10, 2007Engine102,042 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 07V414000Sep 12, 2007Structure & Body72,333 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 Chrysler Sebring fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
- Among the 9 Sebring model years with data, 2007 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst overall, with 337 complaints and 21 reported fires, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What problems does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring have?
- Owners most often reported electrical system issues (129 complaints, 38% share) and engine problems (107 complaints, 32% share), many involving under-hood fires and airbags that failed to deploy in crashes.
- Does the 2007 Sebring have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2007 Sebring, covering the tire pressure monitoring system wiring, engine cooling fan connectors, door latch cables, airbag seat sensors, ABS software, HVAC software, and hood latch strikers.
- How does 2007 compare to other Sebring years?
- 2007 has the highest complaint index (100) of all years listed, worse than 2008 (88, also Avoid) and far above 2005 (38, Good) and 2006 (63, Caution).
- At what mileage do 2007 Sebring problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 65,000 miles overall, with electrical failures around 75,000 miles and brake complaints around 45,000 miles.