2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv, 7% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a new 2008 Chrysler sebring hardtop convertible in october of 2007 and I am having problems with the convertible top and door locks. I took my vehicle to the shop several times regarding this matter and they are not able to satisfied me regarding my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10274931, filed 2009-06, 20,100 miles“My car was parked in my garage. I went to leave and the car would not come out of park. The car had to be towed to the dealer to be fixed. They stated that a part had broken. I could not even use the manual release to get it into drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10352716, filed 2010-08, 17,500 miles“I have a 2008 Chrysler sebring convertible (clothe top) in 2009 the latch and stryker for the rear trunk had to be replaced. Trunk would not lock! This was covered under warranty... Now it is 2011 and once again the latch and stryker have broken! This is the 3rd one in 3 1/2 years!!! Now I have no warranty and its been over 12 months so the parts have no warranty! I personally think the trunk is way too heavy with the convertible top(located inside upper deck) is causing the latch to break!”
NHTSA complaint #10405519, filed 2011-06, 54,000 miles“The latch mechanism for the truck that controls the tip back and locking fails. It falls out of alignment and has to be replaced. My has been replaces three times since I have own this car in july 2007.”
NHTSA complaint #10352719, filed 2010-08, 7,000 miles“Just imagine driving down the street at approximately 25-30mph and your hood flies up against the windshield. Fortunately for me the person behind be was alert and did not plow into the rear of me. I phoned the insurance company immediately, and I was advised to take the car to a recommended collision center which repaired my car pretty quickly....too quickly I suppose because when I called the Chrysler, llc office they special investigator said in error that there was nothing that they could do because the evidence was destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10408688, filed 2011-06, 57,193 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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