Wiring Problems of Chrysler Sebring - part 1

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.

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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 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the battery was replaced. After replacing the battery, a warning indicating that the tire pressure monitoring system was faulty appeared. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical wires connected to the tire pressure monitoring system had corroded causing an electrical short. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 108,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that the wiring harness caught fire. The contact stated that the rain extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not occupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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While a mechanic was working on my car he noticed that a wiring harness was fused together, and the fan was not working. I got on line and found that in November 2007 there was a recall (g39) and it was performed on my car( I purchased my car new in February 2007). There was no indication my car was running hot, but, it obviously could have caught fire . The wires were arcing. I immediately got an appt with a dealer on 11/18 and this time the following parts were replaced: jumper ra 08015002, motor rad 08034280 and shroud 07008002 free of charge . The original recall was called g39. The original recall only installed a fan motor overlay harness. The original recall obviously did not correct the original problem. But it took 7 years to happen again.

I purchased the vehicle listed above in 2011 at city auto plaza while under warranty. The vehicle served my purpose as it was for work and now school only fuel efficient. About 6 or 7 months ago I began to experience an intermittent problem with vehicle it would crank but not start. I would have the vehicle towed to my local mechanic and not faulty codes were discovered. This happened about three or four times until frustrated I parked the vehicle around the first of February 2013 and used my other vehicle for school. The other day I decided to have the vehicle looked at by another local dealership near my home not the Chrysler dealership were purchased my dealing with the dealership folks are not positive or beneficial to me. The mechanic at buddy rays auto care in canon city checked the vehicle and traced the problem to a connection wiring system that was attached to the fuel pump. From their explanation the vehicle was in danger of catching fire if this problem persisted. I contacted my local dealership in an attempt to report this matter and they have not assisted telling me instead that the car had to be in their shop. Because of the danger posed by this problem I have had the vehicle repaired at a cost of 765. 00 dollars to replace the fuel pump, and wiring connectors plus labor. My concern for this car having less than 100,000 miles in my opinion should not have face this type of malfunction in the fuel and electrical system.

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.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While parked, the contact noticed that the tire pressure warning light was illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated to the contact that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v152000 (electrical system:wiring), but the recall had already been performed. The contact inspected the tire pressure monitoring system and noticed that the wiring was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While driving at various speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall and lose all power. The failure recurred intermittently and the contact was able to successfully restart the vehicle after the failures. In addition, the contact noticed that the tire pressure monitoring system light was illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v152000 (electrical system:wiring). The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. A private mechanic made several attempts to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was determined that the wiring harness was exposed and could have been corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08v152000 (electrical system) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 114,928.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer cleaned the fuel system and replaced the engine spark plugs, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to stall. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v152000 electrical system: wiring, and denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

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.

My 1997 Sebring convertible oil light came on when I was driving in a heavy rain during rush hour. After stopping at a red light at a major highway intersection, my car died midway through the intersection. My oil pressure sensor wiring is the cause for my fuel pump to cut off as a safety measure for the cars protection but almost cost me my life. After seeing the dealer and looking at online forums, I have found this is common for the 2. 7l engine in my car and many other autos made by damlier Chrysler. If the 18 wheeler would have not changed lanes I would have died. I am waiting to replace the wiring because this is several hundreds of dollars of work.

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The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring lx1. While driving, the vehicle stalled and would not shift out of first gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the electrical wiring caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not serviced. The failure and the current mileages were 119,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle would loose power and stall sporadically and without warning. The dealer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08v152000 (electrical system:wiring). The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 49,000.

[ 2005 Chrysler Sebring] I smelled and saw smoke coming out of steering column, car towed to dealership. I was told they could not find a problem. Two weeks later same issue. The car went back to the dealership and I was told the wiring harness burnt up. About 3000 in damages. . . . .

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The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Sebring. When the contact started the ignition, there was a low power response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The (mil) malfunction indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, which remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the control sensor wiring was chewed up, possibly by mice or squirrels. The vehicle was repaired; however, the service warranty was expired. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. Through research, the contact discovered that the sensor wiring was made from a soy base product. The manufacturer was notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 20,000.

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Purchased a 2007 Chrysler Sebring on September 2007 (used). I was not notified of the two recalls (radiator fan connector and tire pressure connector) both causes fire. On June 21, 2008 my vehicle caught fire. It was totaled. Chrysler stated they would give me a rental. However, even after the investigators and engineers stated that the fire was due to the recalls, they still have not given me a rental vehicle as stated. Not to mention be very rude.

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.

My moms fuel pump went out, I had it replaced. The mechanic took the old fuel pump out and discovered that the wiring harness was melted, on both sides. In the fuel tank and outside of it. It is only a wonder that the car did not catch fire. I had a new fuel pump put in.

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I purchased my Sebring in may of 2007 & the rear window defogger contact keeps breaking off from the window and therefore doesn't heat the rear window for ice removal. I don't remember exactly when the first time it happened was but it was within the first year of purchase. It has been repaired 3 times by either solder or glue. This was covered under warranty. On the 3rd repair my rear window shattered on 12/24/10 (I might add it was snowing!). I contacted my insurance company & was advised to bring the car to a car repair facility (who my insurance company deals with) who specialized in the repairing of convertible tops. A new rear window was ordered & the replaced. Again! the contact has broken off from the window & again! I am left without a working rear window defogger! I find this to be a somewhat dangerous situation as convertible tops lack a full rear view & having no way of defogging my rear window leaves me at a disadvantage. The problem to me, seems to be that the electrical wiring from contact to window is too short & therefore breaks from the contact. I don't know if any other Sebring conv. Owners have this problem as I have not seen this on any problem reports but I can tell you this is very frustrating & I would love the Chrysler company to correct this problem. I don't feel I should go through my insurance company for the replacement of a new rear window as this is an inconvenience.

In 12/2001 I purchased a 2002 Chrysler Sebring lxi and discovered the interior lights blinked. I reported to the dealer, who neglected to repair the problem. On April 26, 2007 the radio intermittently stopped operating and began to blink even while turning off and/or not operating the vehicle. I took it to the dealer on 05/18/07 for diagnosis and repair, and as it turned out the radio was causing the interior light to blink. Once the radio was replaced the interior lights no longer blinked. The problem with the radio was electronically back feeding into the electrical systems , causing the radio and everything it back feed into to become charged by the battery and on constantly. This was a serious fire hazard while the car was parked in my garage. This was a problem Chrysler was aware of by issuance of their technical service bulletin #08-026-01 dated 12/14/01 for 2001-2002 Sebring/sebring convertible/stratus and 2002 liberty. Chrysler refused to take responsibility for the problem even though they knew the problem existed. Other than the interior lights blinking, the electrical problem did not become evident until April 26, 2007. I was left to pay for factory defective equipment. It took this problem 5 years to surface, but it has the potential to cause a great deal of damages to the vehicles and personal property as well as cause serious injuries or death by fire. Please help me and anyone else who own these vehicles.

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Car caught fire while parked in high school parking lot. Fire caused by electrical arcing from side view mirror motor on driver door.

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: the contact stated the air bag lamp intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer determined the problem was in the wiring of the seat belt. The vehicle is currently having the wiring harness to the seat belt connections replaced.

: the contact stated there was a burning smell coming from the inside of the vehicle. The next day the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called and filed a report. Upon inspection the insurance company determined the electrical wiring in the rear defroster caused the fire. Previously, the vehicle was taken in for repair because the rear defroster, turn signals and the windshield wipers had failed.

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Consumer complained about an electrical system problem. Vehicle caught on fire and burned the wiring. Also, transmission experienced problems, such as down shifting. While driving automatic transmission would go into a lower gear and remain their for an extensive period of time.

When driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was reported, the engine harness wiring had burned.

Intermittently while driving vehicle hesitated when accelerating or stalling. Vehicle was taken to 2 dealerships, in which the second dealership, found loose wiring in the engine compartment. The wires were tightened, but the failure recurred.

Service engine light came on oct 2003. Took it to the goodyear (gy) service center put on a diagn. Machine. Indicated misfires. Major tune-up performed. Picked car up 4:30 p. M. Service eng light was off. By 8:00 p. M. It was on again. Took back next day & another tune-up done w/ Chrysler points & plugs this time. Picked up that afternoon. Light was off. Car ran rough & made loud roaring noise. Next day light came on. Took car back. Noise stopped. Light off for a few hours & car was still running rough. Cost incl. Tires - $1480. 00. In richmond, va for 5 wks for trng for new job. Dec 4, car idled erratically. Every time slowed down it cut off. Took it to meineke service center in richmond. Diag. Indicated errors w/ fuel injectors & misfiring. Told me take back to gy for them to correct. That day took to gy service center. They contacted warranty person & gy service center in danville, va & told me danville gy said when I brought car to them it didn't have injector problem & warranty person said Id have to pay for any work. Made an appt. Haynes Chrysler Jeep in richmond to check car 12/9. Invoice stated "5 different codes present. Multiple misfire, injector #2, #4 & #6 control circuit, map sensor won't change on start up. Performed diag test w/serv manual 4 every single code. No prob found. Called ed tecconect for help. We figure that egr valve was causing all the problem. Removed & replaced egr valve. Test drove. Car runs normal. " the cost was $452. 43. Made appt. Wi/Chrysler service home for recall work onball joints. 12/18-husband leaving for work car wouldn't go in gear at 1st. "service engine soon" light back on. The car hesitating before going into gear has occurred 2 or 3 times in the last 2 months. Tried trading vehicle. Owe approx $12,000 on it, trade in value about $5,000. Dealers want $9,000-$10,000 down payment.

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On December 13, 2003 I was involved in a car accident where damage was sustanined to the front driver side of the vehicle. Since the acccident the radio has not worked. The insurance company did not find that the problem with the radio was as a result of the accident. The car dealer indicated that there may have been a defect with the radio. The radio has not been replaced or fixed.

The ignition fuse on my car keeps blowing. I have had wiring replaced as well as the neutral control switch, but neither have helped the situation. The fuses seem to blow mostly in damp or rainy weather.

Approximately a month after I purchased the car new, I was driving home from work very late at night, my lights went out about 4 or 5 times. They would come right back on when I hit the dimmer switch, but it was really frightening. I took the car back to the dealer and they found a loose wire in the steering column. Now, 2 years later, may 2005, on the way home from work at 2a. M. My lights went out two times and came back on when I hit the dimmer switch.

Consumer states per dealership there was signficant electrical faultiness to ignite the wiring installation and immediate combustibles into open flame. Vehicle was totalled.