Throttle Control Warning Light On problems of the 2007 Chrysler Sebring

Most recently the electronic throttle control light came on, the owners manual indicates that the vehicle may loose control of speed and cause an accident. Further research indicated that this was a common problem and that people have lost control of there vehicles and or been in accidents as they were unable to slow down or stop do to this issue. Many of the complainants on line were individuals with young children as I am and have serious concerns for injury or death. Local dealers had issues resolving the problem. My second issue which is also a common issue for Chrysler owners is that the instrument cluster lights go out and cease to work and you will not be able to see any of your instruments at night such as your speed, tachometer, gas gauge,engine temperature ect. This is a big safety concern as you can not see your speed at night or early in the morning when kids are going to school and reduced speeds are in affect, as well as being able to know if your running out of gas or car is overheating causing further damage. I did although find a recall for different models with gas gauge issues as a safety concern for running out of gas. This instrument cluster issue has to be far worse than the gas gauge recall as it causes the same concerns plus several more in just one problem. When I called the recall line they said that its not on the recall list but was able to confirm the gas gauge issue I attached below. Fuel gauge may overstate fuel level models : Chrysler Sebring, Dodge avenger engine, March 16, 2009 the began March, 2009. The Chrysler recall number is j02. I will be forwarding this complaint and posting to the executives of Chrysler as well as my local media, and insurance company for validity of my complaint. I hope to be contacted for this issue to be resolved.

While going 65 mph, the electronic throttle control sensor light came on and the vehicle began to lose power. It felt as though the gas pedal was not working and the speed dropped to about 30mph. After restarting the veh. The problem would correct itself for awhile. But eventually that no longer worked, and I had a mechanic replace the gas pedal. This too did not correct the problem. So when we drive it, at any time, the power deaccelerates and the vehicle slows way down. It also seems like it is not shifting into overdrive and revs at a high rpm.

I was going about 55 mph when the electronic throttle control light came on. It was flashing with made it impossible to reach speeds over 40 mph. I was a danger on the highway because I was unable to maintain speed as well as the vehicle hesitating. It took me 1hour and a half to travel 35 miles. The next day started it and the light went out, I have been afraid to drive it. No one seems to have an easy answer.

I came up to the stop sign and the electronic throttle control light came on. I turned and tried to get to speed but could only get to 35mph. I turned around and went back home. Went to a private repair shop on Monday, but he said if it is running ok, not to do anything. Again it happened on 3/16/14 as I was going about 60mph. The light came on and I could not generate any more speed. I pulled into a store and turned off the car. I waited about 5 minutes and it started and no light. Been driving fine again. But what happens when I pull out to pass someone and the light comes on and I have no power to pass that car.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control and malfunction indicator warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer performed unknown repairs. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

The electric throttle light came on. Car loses power and then will only go 5miles p/hr. . Very dangerous situation when you are on the freeway in busy traffic.

While traveling in virginia on int. 64 the electronic throttle control warning light came on and the car lost power. I turned the car off waited a minute and the car was fine. This has happened three times in the past. Dealer claimed it was fixed and it keeps happening periodically. Normally on trips.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact started the ignition and the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel permanently until the engine was turned off. Also, whenever driving the vehicle would not accelerate over 25 mph. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed at an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and they informed there was not a recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

While driving down the highway I lost power to my car. It wouldn't go faster than 25-30 mph even when I floored it. The electronic throttle control light starts blinking on the dash. Happened a couple times, about 5-6 months apart, and I found out that if I turned my car off and restarted it it would run just fine again. Recently began happening whenever I drive for more than about an hour, really dangerous when it happens on the interstate. Took it to a mechanic when it first happened and they said that the computer never registered anything and they can't tell what is wrong with it unless it is happening when I bring it in. Never happens when I'm near a repair shop though. Looked it up online and apparently plenty of other people are having the same problem. Fed up with it.

When my car is cruising less than 20 miles per hour the electronic throttle control light flashes on and off and it's hard for the car to pick up speed. I have to pull over cut the car off and cut it back on.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically with the illumination of the electronic throttle control warning light. The dealer performed a diagnostic on the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 50,200.

I bought my 2007 Chrysler Sebring back in October 2007 and have had it ever since. However, after the first year , I started having problem with the electronic throttle control light which will come on sometime and never go off unless you stop the car and restart. The electronic throttle control light always come on when I am in heavy highway traffic of when I am driving in the city . When electronic throttle control light is on you cannot break to stop the car, or speed up. It make you loose control of the whole car increasing the potentiality of accident if you was driving at any speed above 25 mph. Therefore when I drive I always make sure I am close to the curb. I went to Chrysler dealerships, but they do not know what is going on with the car or could cause that failure, `and have no idea how to fix it. I do not know if this problem is related to the power train. Many other owners of 2007 Chrysler Sebring have had the same problem. This problem happened to me already more than 30 times, luckily I am a good driver, and with luck I was able to handle the car. I went to pennsylvania this weekend and almost did not make it home. Also last night it happened to me twice at 12 am right at the exit of 295 while there was cars behind me and I almost got into an accidents.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the electronic throttle control warning indicator. The vehicle restarted and resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two times and they were unable to locate the problem. The identical failure recurred nine times. In addition, the alternator was replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

2007 Chrysler Sebring electronic throttle control light comes on and car cannot accelerate stalls almost to almost to a complete stop. . . Only turning off the car resets this light for who knows how long it just happens and is very dangerous. . . This problem needs to be addressed before somebody gets seriously hurt. . .

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in wet and humid conditions the electronic throttle sensor light would illuminate and the vehicles speed would suddenly reduce to approximately 20 mph and the brakes and power steering would malfunction. In addition the engine would erroneously rev very high and the accelerator pedal would loose tension and could be pushed to the floor. The vehicle was taken to several local dealers(unknown) who were unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition when refueling in colder weather conditions the fuel would spray out of the filler hole. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 10,000. Jft.