Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Chrysler Sebring has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 238 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V152000 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR TPMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V473000 LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V414000 FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V240000 FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 88 complaints
- Power Train 48 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 34 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 24 complaints
Of the 238 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 238 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Chrysler Sebring has multiple recalls and a high number of complaints, especially regarding electrical systems, power trains, and engines. These issues contribute to frequent and sometimes expensive repairs, lowering its reliability rating over a five-year period.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| air bags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| door latch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 20,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 40,000 miles
- Spark plugs replacement every 30,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Transmission slipping
- Engine stalling
- Unresponsive cruise control
- Door latch sticking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.