Body problems of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring

The door locking machanizism has failed . The air bag lite stays on. . .

Air bag lights and door locking mechanizism failing ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

My car was parked in my driveway, as I was closing the convertible roof, I heard a popping sound two different times. Once I made sure the windows and roof closed I looked to see the back seat arm rest panels had blown away from the frame of the car. I have it at a dealership now waiting to hear there explanation that would cause this to happen.

Took vehicle in to have the ball joint taken care of. Mechanic informed me that the dealer sold me a car with a very rotted subframe and that the car is in an unsafe condition to drive. I was taken to see the subframe. There are several cracks as well as large holes. They would not do the ball joints because it would have caused the subframe to break completely. If the frame would break while driving on the highway, it could be deadly. Chrysler has been aware of this issue, but, extended warranties on only three of their vehicle models with this issue. Sebrings were not on the list. My son is willing to go under the car for pictures if needed.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While the vehicle was stationary, the convertible top became stuck in mid air. The contact stated that the failure occured at least five times, one of which a tow truck was contacted. The vehicle was not towed because the failure corrected itself upon arrival of the tow truck. Jim click automotive in tucson, arizona was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

Takata recall. During the course of a year since I've purchased this car, I have experienced issues with what I believe to be power steering. Twice while coming to a stop (stop sign or light), my steering would lock along with my brakes. When I took it to a shop I was told my thermostat needed replaced. I told them to fix the issue. On April 17th while driving home from work a little after midnight this same issue occurred only while I was still driving. I was able to force my wheel to turn enough to drive up the bend I was driving around rather than the school in front of me. Finally I hit a pole and my car has been ruled as a total loss. I have many concerns in regards to what actually happened and why.

Door comes off track when you open and close it.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced for an oil change at an independent mechanic shop, it was discovered that the transmission oil dip stick tube had corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,589. Jo.

I was in the process of entering a highway from a driveway. I hit the gas pedal and the car took off uncontrollably across the highway, across lanes of traffic, went up an embankment and then back down where the car shut off. I had not driven the car since the accident, but when I picked up the vehicle at the dealership where the convertible roof had been worked on, I noticed the electronic throttle indicator light was "on". This may the reason it accelerated uncontrollably.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that the trunk bolt, lug nuts, springs and the metal area around the trunk were abnormally corroded. Additionally, the contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the key would become stuck in the ignition. The contact also mentioned that the rear windows and the sub roof failed to open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,489. Djr.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that the convertible top would become stuck or it would take extremely long to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic cylinder was leaking and causing the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,340 and the current mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While driving various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle jerked forward and the electronic throttle failure warning indicator illuminated. The contact heard a grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The rear brakes would not operate correctly. There was corrosion in the trunk and around the rear driver side and passenger side doors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the alternator replaced and the rear brakes needed adjustment. The electronic throttle issue was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had the alternator replaced and the brakes adjusted. The contact mentioned that the throttle issue has persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring (limited). The contact stated that after it rained or after washing his vehicle, the drop top would leak through the seals. The vehicle was taken into the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed and that he should expect some kind of leak. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 300. Updated 2/23/11.