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2008 Chrysler Sebring Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 90 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 38% of all 238 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 9 Sebring model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 73,259 miles.

Electrical System complaints
90
38% of 238 complaints
All complaints this year
238
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
73,259 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Chrysler Sebring electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2008, latest Dec 22, 2025.

2008 Chrysler Sebring electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter42008 Q42012 Q12013 Q42015 Q22017 Q12019 Q12020 Q32024 Q2
90 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2011 Q1 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring

  1. 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.

Electrical System complaints by Sebring model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200521 (28%)
  2. 200660 (50%)
  3. 2007129 (38%)
  4. 200890 (38%)
  5. 200910 (23%)
  6. 201018 (21%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler Sebring have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 90 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 38% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,259 miles.
Which Chrysler Sebring year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2007 Chrysler Sebring has the most electrical complaints (129), compared with 90 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring concerns the electrical: 08V152000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.