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2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
11%of 114 total for the year
Median mileage
66,740miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv, 11% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,740 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“My 2008 sebring had the electronic throttle control light come on. When this happened the vehicle immediately reduced itself to 2000 rpms. I could not accelerate beyond that threshold. If the vehicle came to a stop it would stall out completely. I have read several similar reports of this issue including it causing involuntary acceleration.”

NHTSA complaint #10579628, filed 2014-04, 65,742 miles

“As I sat with foot on brake at stop sign, my car had sudden acceleration and moved forward. If a vehicle would have been in front of me, I would have hit it. After the acceleration, it stalled. This is the second day in a row this has happened. Both were with in a 24 hour period. It has happened in the past but at that time the car was in the park position and it would rev up for no reason.”

NHTSA complaint #10660402, filed 2014-11, 93,000 miles

“While driving the engine light came on, loss speed occurred, car felt like in was going to dye on the freeway. No acceleration power. Engine light flashing, throttle light flashing in red. Car has no pick up. I have called Chrysler and was told no recall. I had it checked at local auto shop and code was p0035. Crank shaft sensor. Many customers have had this issue and no one not even Chrysler can figure out the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10694860, filed 2015-03, 118,400 miles

“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

“My car has accelerated 3 different times when im at a complete stop on christmas day it accelerated and almost hit the car infront of me it doesn't do it everysingle time I drive but has happened more then once it has also shut off at complete stops several times the Chrysler dealership gives me the run around and say nothing is wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #10372519, filed 2010-12, 36,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201016%
20081311%

Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv

Electrical system
33 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Fuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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