Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
My husband and I are experiencing problems recently with the car stahling out and or getting stuck in low gear while driving on the hwy, it was terrifying! we are currently not at home and have a 10 hour drive back home while driving this extremely unstable car and am honestly scared to death we are going to get in an accident! this is the 3rd battery swap we've done in 3 months but only have last 2 receipts. We have done research and this car has had electrical recall for this problem however apparently our VIN dont match up to the recall. I dont understand it, this is extremely horrible business from Chrysler and as soon as we can get home hopefully safely. . We wont buy another. Please help fast!.
The convertible roof would open with pausing. The trunk was stuck open not closing but you could hear motor. Now trunk closed and stay closed with no motor sound. Convertible top isn't opening but when car drives at 30mph the roof flies open. The dashboard light would go off and on while driving,causing unable to see mph or anything. I can not drive due to fear of being in a accident or causing one since the car is malfunctioning and the roof will fall off on routine driving on highway with speed limits the car can't exceed.
Bought battery and somethg is still draining and it keeps hsppening.
About 2 years ago my tpms sensor on my driver side stop working, not even a month later my car started stalling. I would be at a light, stop sign, or pulling out into traffic and it would just stall. So I had the alternator replaced at not even 70,000 miles which solved the stalling issue. Then about a year and a half ago I noticed when I was on the interstate driving to tampa from orlando and I put the cruise control on and my car started slowing down on i4 and almost got me hit by a semi truck but he was thankfully able to swerve into the lane beside me. I called Chrysler and told them the issue and they said well there is a recall on the tpms but your VIN number doesn't match and turned me away. Then a few weeks later I started having problems with my passenger side door not locking and the window going up before the door was shut, and would have to mess with it to get the door to actually shut. Then about 8 months ago my rpms where jumping erectly and my dad who is a mechanic cleaned all the carbon out in my motor and I was still having the same problem. Then today my car shift would not shift out of park and my dads friend noticed the cable in the motor was popped out and popped it back in. So I drive to class and when I get on campus and go to park my car my var gets stuck in reverse and I had to sit in there for over an hour with my foot on the break before someone was able to help me. This car needs a serious investigation and Chrysler refuses to help me when I have less than 95,000 miles on the car and my issues match there recall perfectly. These issues could lead me or someone else to get killed or seriously hurt, but I guess they wont due anything until enough people get killed or injured to realize theres a major problem with this vehicle.
On may 20, 2017 driving on interstate 70-80 mph; red lightning bolt dash warning light came on. My car seemed to pull back and hesitate. It was driving as if it may cut off. I drove into right lane and dropped speed to about 55 mph. I did not stop because it was night and I am a senior woman driving alone on a route I'd never driven. The car would pulsate and run unsteady when idling a stops. I made it home, turned car back on and light went off. I went online and looked up the red light icon and it said "etc electronic throttle control. This is a serious problem. Now I'm afraid to drive the car; especially on the highways and interstates. On previous occasion on a highway doing 60 mph or so; car accelerated and would not slow up until it decided to. I had no control about 30- 40 seconds. Thank god I did not panic and did not crash. I reported to mechanic at dealership where I purchased car. They said they have no way of knowing what happened unless I happened again. Also, in March I had my car towed to the shop because it would not start. They had to correct wiring problem. Another problem, their is a ticking sound. Mechanic says its some kind of fan that cools the air coming into the car. It makes that ticking sound even if my car is parked and engine turned off.
All warning lights are on. The head lights are going off. Happens in motion and stationary.
I bought the car 1/02/2016 2 weeks later I am in motion I put my foot on the brake at a red light it takes off on its own,cuts off when I make a stop.
As I was driving 70 mph on the highway, the throttle control warning light came and the car begin to loss power and hesitate. I pulled off the road and it began to stall and jump. The car was losing power and I could not go past 45 mph. Another problem I am having is the instrument panel light went off and I cannot see the gas gauge, speedometer, etc. The vehicle is currently sitting in the parking lot until I can get it towed to be checked and/or fixed. It currently runs, but I am afraid to drive it.
Problem: 2008 Chrysler Sebring engine, transmission & electrical problems. I began financing in Nov 2013 from Toyota of riverside, 1yr and 3 months later on Feb 17, 2015 while I was exiting the freeway, my engine light came on, my car completely shutdown, I had no brakes, I was fearful and held onto the steering wheel coasted near an arco station. I was thankful I did not hit anyone or have an accident. I called aaa who towed me to Toyota of riverside. Joe agassi the service manager told me I needed to replace the timing belt and the engine for $1500. It took about 3 weeks for the engine to be repaired, my car was returned on March 12, 2015. However, I noticed when I received my car back the cruise control lever near the steering wheel was hanging loosely and was not attached. Weeks, later the electronic speed control light and the engine light came on along with problems shifting. I sent pictures of my engine light being on from my phone to joe agassi and leo varela and went to see joe agassi who told me the transmission need repair and it would cost $3000 to $4000. " I went to moss brothers riverside, oscar talamantes on 09/17/15 did a diagnostic. He told me there is an auto transmission shift lever recall and a spring hook retainer he can replace for free. He also replaced a stop lamp switch binds and and reprogrammed the pcm for $290. I picked up my car on 9/22/15 it continued to stall, returned it to moss brothers oscar said it may be a transmission problem before we can begin we will need $1690 up to $4480 to repair it. Ihad my car towed to manuel auto center, he replaced my left tie rods for $275 in the past. He completed a diagnostic, replaced solenoid package for $800. However, my driver side window would not roll down, electrical problems and negligence at his shop. He was willing to pay $275 to repair. My car is unsafe. Thank you ms melinda ancrum.
I started the car and got a couple miles up the road and this lightning bolt came on so I looked it up and it said it was the electronic throttle control I have noticed the car accelerates and decelerates at different times and it seems to lose power while I'm driving is there a recall on this issue I just looked at all the complaints about this problem and it seems to me that there are way too many complaints about the same thing and the fix is costly but it sounds to me like Chrysler knows about it and ignores it.
Just like everyone else's complaint on the 2008 Sebring. The electronic throttle control light comes on. The cars rpms rev high but the car won't even be going fast. The car will speed up on its own and jump while sitting at a red light. Then once the light comes on and you cut the car off if you try to crank it back up it went cut on. This is ridiculous. I've almost wrecked quite a few times. Nobody knows whats wrong amd when you take it to the dealership they don't know either and they are all rude. And they charge you 100$ to diagnose it. If you don't know anything about vehicles you should def not work for Chrysler and should not charge people for the diagnostic.
While driving my car stalled and suddenly, without warning cut off! needless to say, this is very dangerous. I immediately took my car to dealer and was charged over $500 for tune-up, oil change, and diagnostic check. Engine light came back on within one week. I cannot afford the costly repairs when mechanics cannot diagnose the issue. However, more importantly, I cannot afford to be hurt in a car accident. Back to the mechanics spending $146. 00 for oxygen sensor ~ engine light back on within one week! car stalling and idol is extremely high ~ car cutoffs continues. . . . Emissions test time ~ failed! now told need new power control monitor. According to the mechanic " codes are being shown for no reason".
Firstly found the driver's seat belt beeps while driving with the seat belt on; one week ago, stopped by the police at night, saying all the rear lights didn't function, including the stop lights, turn signals; a self checking found all the light bulbs are good, but the front left turn signal doesn't work, both front left and rear right lights are on for a long time after shutting off engine and light switch. Yesterday I took it to olathe Chrysler shop/dealer to check up my car. They found both the multi function switch and the totally integrated power module should be replaced. Otherwise the car may catch a fire or lead to accidents. This is 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible. As far as I know no accident has happened to it. I am sure this model has hidden safety issues. Because it has the same problem like the newer models of Chrysler Sebring, Dodge, etc. Which have recalls. I don't hope accidents happen to me or others.
When I am driving and it is raining or has rained or if the car is wet there is an issue with the car skipping/ stalling out when you accelerate. This only occurs when the car is wet. It has cut completely off at an intersections before. This usually happens with speeds less than 40 mph or you can hear and feel it pulling/ when driving at higher speeds. I thought it was the spark plugs going bad and had them replaced that they did not fix the problem. This is dangerous because you are not able to determine when it will stall out/skip. I have taken it to the dealership on numerous occasions and they could not determine what the problem could be. Or state no problem found. This has gone one for two years.