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2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
13%of 114 total for the year
Median mileage
37,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv, 13% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The motor surges when in park & while idling at a stop sign. It has happened many times, and I have almost slammed into a pedestrian because it catches me by surprise. I removed the floor mat to ensure that is not the problem (it has happened 3 times since), and the last time it happened (last week) the car was in park, and the engine roared as if I was flooring the accelerator, on it's own.”

NHTSA complaint #10452374, filed 2012-03, 15,500 miles

“Vehicle shuts off while driving it, 1st. Time I was going about 30mph it shut off without warning. Next time I was reversing in driveway and it just shut off. Both times put in park and restarted. Dealership tried to duplicate problem and put it on computer, but nothing shows up. It was a couple months in between episodes.”

NHTSA complaint #10328362, filed 2010-05, 31,724 miles

“I have two complaints. I was driving on a highway proceeding at approximately 55 miph and the car turned off. No warning, just dead. Second complaint: I filled up with gas. I proceeded to leave the station which involved exiting and turning onto a main highway. I tried to stop at the top of the exit driveway and I had no power brakes. I pushed hard on the brake pedal and the car stopped.”

NHTSA complaint #10292717, filed 2009-11, 37,000 miles

“My 2008 Chrysler sebring convertible stalls while driving. So far I have not been hit by a car following when my car engine stalls while driving in traffic but I have been lucky.”

NHTSA complaint #10342604, filed 2010-07, 42,000 miles

“Life threatening safety issue to my 2008 Chrysler sebring convertible. Approx 2-3 mos ago while driving the engine cut off without any warning what so ever. 3 weeks ago (from 15jan09) this happened while on I-95. When this happens you can not steer or use brakes. The car coasted in the direction that is was steering in. This lead my car half in the grass and half in the middle of the lane. Again, no warning of anykind. This monday (12jan09) it happened while I had my kids in the car, I was about to turn when the engine shut down again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10255205, filed 2009-01, 120,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010317%
20081513%
200612%

Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv

Electrical system
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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