Does the 2008 Chrysler Sebring have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.

Which Chrysler Sebring year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2008 Chrysler Sebring has the most transmission complaints (48), compared with 48 for the 2008.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Chrysler Sebring Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 20% of all 238 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 9 Sebring model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 48; 20% of 238 complaints
All complaints this year: 238
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Chrysler Sebring transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 4, 2010, latest Sep 12, 2025.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Sep 2025; peak Aug 2010 (7).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sebring model year

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

20058 (11%)
20065 (4%)
200740 (12%)
200848 (20%)
20098 (19%)
20109 (10%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler Sebring have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Chrysler Sebring year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2008 Chrysler Sebring has the most transmission complaints (48), compared with 48 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.