Wiring problems of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring

Engine frequently stalls while driving. I've had my car shut off while I'm driving many times, the steering wheel and brakes lock up and it makes it hard to get off the street to safety. This happens a lot. It is very dangerous and scary. I get anxiety everytime I drive because I'm scared of it happening again. My car once turned off in the middle of a busy intersection while trying to turn. It came on after about 45 seconds but it was terrifying. Battery often dies (just replaced it). Horn would go off randomly without stopping for a long time. I had to disconnect the horn (on both sides) because it would keep randomly going off with no way to stop it. Cruise control stopped working one day. Sometimes it comes up when I press cruise control but it turns off when I try setting a speed. Drivers window broke inside, I think something snapped inside the door. I've had it replaced 3 times but it keeps breaking. A/c makes an awful grinding noise sometimes, but it goes away if I turn the a/c off then back on. Also with the a/c, a door or something inside the dash will get stuck every so often and it makes a loud clicking like noise but it goes away after about 20 seconds (something to do with the actuator?). Brake light will come on sometimes when I stop. It goes away shortly after I start driving again. Abs light has been on my dash for a few months now. Most of these issues have been happening for over a year now. Most of this shows up under a recall from 2008, electrical system: wiring. It doesn't show up under my VIN number but I'm having the same exact problems.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced overheating while being operated at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring was defective and they would not be able to repair the vehicle. Tyson motor corporation (1 sw frontage rd shorwood, IL) was also contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign numbers: 07v473000 (engine and engine cooling) and 08v152000 (electrical system) as possible solutions to the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph with the radio and headlights activated, the entire instrument panel began to illuminate intermittently. The radio and speedometer would not function properly. In addition, the headlights became dim. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v152000 (electrical system:wiring); however the VIN was ineligible. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Sitting in traffic and engine began to overheat. Pull into area to park and checked under hood to find that radiator fan was not working and a fuse was blown. Replaced the fuse. Drove home and the following week, car began to overheat again. Replaced fuse and took it to mechanic where they determined that the fan motor wiring was fried and need to be replaced. No further problems.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated the tire pressure monitoring system light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to dealer regarding NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v152000 (electrical system: wiring), but was told the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle would rev when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle behaved as if it would accelerate. In addition, the engine would shut off while idling at a traffic light. The vehicle was able to be restarted immediately. She took the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions, but they could never duplicate the failure or find cause for concern. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v152000 (electrical system:wiring). The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 28,290 and failure mileage was approximately 10,000.