Model year record

2007 Chrysler Sebring

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 538 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V152000

Electrical system: wiring

Component: Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected: 180,963
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-04-02
Owners notified: 2008-04-15

Defect description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.

Safety risk

ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V473000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly

Component: Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 102,042
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-10-10
Owners notified: 2007-11-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V414000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 72,333
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-09-12
Owners notified: 2007-10-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V240000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 798
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-06-13
Owners notified: 2007-06-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Safety risk

THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V493000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 50,665
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-12-29
Owners notified: 2007-02-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V494000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component: Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 6,086
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-12-29
Owners notified: 2007-01-02

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) ONLY, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V431000

Structure: body: hood

Component: Structure: body: hood
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 4,350
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-11-15
Owners notified: 2006-11-27

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Safety risk

IF THE HOOD OPENS WHILE DRIVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH STRIKERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	113	74,000 mi
Air bags	64	69,000 mi
Engine	42	85,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	37	52,000 mi
Power train	27	69,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	22	46,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	20	96,000 mi
Exterior lighting	19	100,000 mi
Unknown or other	19	92,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	18	35,000 mi
Service brakes	12	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	11	78,229 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	10	35,000 mi
Steering	10	44,751 mi
Air bags: frontal	8	39,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	8	92,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	7	29,000 mi
Suspension	7	5,074 mi
Visibility/wiper	7	100,000 mi
Seat belts	5	22,000 mi
Seats	5	56,305 mi
Structure: body	5	55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	4	33,652 mi
Wheels	4	20,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	3	115,105 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	3	68,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	3	5,000 mi
Tires	3	15,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	3	44,751 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	3	40,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	2	1,000 mi
Equipment	2	5,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	62,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	2	5,074 mi
Structure	2	48,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	50,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette	1	150,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	35,850 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	89,919 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk	1	28,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	109,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	16,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	148,000 mi
Parking brake	1	59,800 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	5,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	20,500 mi
Steering: electric power assist system	1	173,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	10,100 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	34,000 mi
Structure: body: door	1	75,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	144,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	77,000 mi

The 2006 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.