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Chrysler SebringModel year report

2007 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Complaints
337filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
65,000miles, 277 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl · flex-fuel FWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2007 Chrysler Sebring most often describe the car stalling or losing power while driving, an Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light that appears before the vehicle drops to reduced speed, and an air bag warning light that stays on, often with the horn or cruise control quitting at the same time. Reports span a wide mileage range, from a few thousand miles to well over 150,000, and many owners say the fault appeared suddenly and that dealers could not reproduce it or only reset the system.

  1. Air bags

    Air bag warning light on; horn or cruise control inoperative

    • 72 complaints (21%)
    • median 60,000 mi at 5.5 yrs old (52 state mileage)
    • 12 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2007–2022

    Owners report the air bag warning light illuminating intermittently or staying on, sometimes linked to the passenger seat position and sometimes accompanied by the horn and cruise control no longer working. Several describe the cause as a faulty clock spring in the steering column, and some describe air bags that did not deploy in a collision or that inflated without air. Reported from about 40,000 miles into the 100,000-170,000 range, with no clear age pattern.

    Recall 07V240000

    What to check: Confirm the air bag light goes out after the bulb-check cycle on start-up, and check that the horn and cruise control work from the steering wheel buttons. Ask whether the clock spring or seat track sensor has been replaced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Takata recall: my air bag light stays on at all times when car is started. It has been doing this for several months (will not go off). When I reported it they said there were no recalls and I had to get it repaired myself. There has not been an accident but dont know why it is on. My vehicle was not on the recall list. Hope nothing happens.”

    NHTSA complaint #10809204, filed 2015-12, 148,000 miles

    “My airbag light keeps coming on depending on the position of the passenger seat. It came on the beginning of the month and I took it to the used car place I bought it from and they don't know what they are doing there so I took it home and was playing with the seat and if the seat is pushed back the light goes on but if it is forward the light comes on. Sometimes it takes a minute or you will start driving and it pops on. What should I do?”

    NHTSA complaint #10649243, filed 2014-10, 50,000 miles
  2. Vehicle speed control

    Stalling or losing power, ETC warning light

    • 114 complaints (34%)
    • median 65,500 mi at 5.8 yrs old (100 state mileage)
    • 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2007–2025

    Owners describe the Electronic Throttle Control warning light coming on followed by the car refusing to accelerate, dropping to 10-25 mph, or cutting out at low speed, at stops, and during turns. Many say restarting the engine clears it until the next occurrence, and some report the throttle revving on its own on a cold start. Complaints frequently note the dealer could not duplicate the problem or performed a software reflash, but the symptom returned. Reported across a wide mileage range, from roughly 24,000 to over 145,000 miles.

    2 related service bulletins

    What to check: Test drive long enough to include stops, low-speed turns and a hill, and watch for the ETC light. Ask whether the throttle body or engine software has been serviced and if the symptom has recurred after repairs.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was riding on the highway with my daughter in passenger seat when suddenly my engine light started blinking and the RPM's shot up to about 7,000 and continued if accelerator was press. I immediately pulled over. Call aaa to have car towed to my destination. The car was now in what is called limp mode and has been for 2 months now.”

    NHTSA complaint #11353598, filed 2020-09, 211,498 miles

    “Very major problem. On a cold start, if the car was off for at least 6 hours, it cranks and cranks and cranks for about 8 seconds before starting, when it does start, it revs all the way to 2500 rpms by itself and slowly goes down. If I try to put it in drive before it stops revving, the rpms go up and down by themselves and my etc light starts flashing and I am unable to control the rpms. I then have to turn off the car and start it again to stop the car spasms. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11309380, filed 2020-02, 145,897 miles
  3. Engine

    Engine stalls intermittently; wire and fuel pump damage

    • 83 complaints (25%)
    • median 66,000 mi at 5.8 yrs old (75 state mileage)
    • 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2008–2025

    Owners describe the engine cutting off without warning while driving, at speed, on turns, or when braking to a stop, often with no warning light or stored code. Repairs described in complaints include spark plugs, alternator, battery, wiring and ignition switch replacement, and in some cases melted or burned wiring near the fuel pump. Several owners note the vehicle was not covered by a recall. Commonly reported between roughly 48,000 and 100,000 miles, with some at higher mileage.

    Recall 08V1520002 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask for any history of stalling diagnostics and of wiring, ignition switch, or fuel pump repairs. Inspect the wiring and connectors near the fuel tank and underhood for corrosion or heat damage.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My fuel gauge stopped working then my sensor for fuel monitoring came up on obd2 reader so I dropped fuel tank and pulled pump and one of the diodes for the wiring harness had burn up in the fuel tank luckily it did not ignite so I have my wife and car still”

    NHTSA complaint #11204471, filed 2019-04, 270,000 miles

    “My Sebring stalls when I come to a stop or am traveling at low speeds. The car has stalled in the middle of intersections and is obviously very dangerous to drive. The car additionally lunges at low speeds or when I accelerate. The seatbelt light on the dash goes on and off sporadically. I have determined through personal investigation the wire connection for the seatbelt light is under the driver seat and it doesn't always make a good connection. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10424623, filed 2011-09, 46,250 miles
  4. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission will not shift out of Park

    • 60 complaints (18%)
    • median 59,500 mi at 3.9 yrs old (49 state mileage)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2007–2024

    Owners report the gear lever refusing to move out of Park, sometimes leaving the car stuck in a parking lot or at work, and several complaints describe the shift lever interlock spring as the cause. Other complaints describe slow or harsh shifting and the transmission failing to move into second gear. Mostly described between about 60,000 and 90,000 miles, though one report came at a few dozen miles.

    4 related service bulletins

    What to check: With the car parked and running, work the shifter through all positions and check that the brake-to-shift interlock releases cleanly. Ask whether the shift interlock spring has been replaced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I went to the store in my 2007 Chrysler Sebring, and park the car on a level parking lot, when I came out of the store, the car was stuck in the park position and I could not move it. I searched on-line only to find out that this is a common problem.”

    NHTSA complaint #10356300, filed 2010-09, 59,800 miles

    “My 2007 chyrsler Sebring is stuck at work in park! It wont come undone. Did everything I thought would trigger it. Brake bulbs, tire lock, gas cap etc etc. So my car is sitting in my work garage until I find out how to fix it.”

    NHTSA complaint #10347014, filed 2010-08, 64,480 miles

Buying note. Have a mechanic check the throttle body and engine software, the air bag and clock spring circuits, and the cooling fan wiring before purchase, and ask for records showing whether the relevant recalls were completed. Service history on stalling and transmission interlock repairs is worth reviewing, since several complaints describe repeat visits without a lasting fix.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 337 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring. 277 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 18 involved a crash, 21 a fire, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 69 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (12), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (11), Electronic stability control (8), Body and structure (8), Suspension (7), Seats (6), Seat belts (5), Tires (5), Equipment (3), Wheels (3), Latches, locks and linkages (2), Forward collision avoidance (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I've put 2 starters on my 2007 chysler Sebring in the last 3 months. The car starts greats then while driving it starts to make this loud grinding noise and once you cut the car off it just clicks. This time it did the same thing but this time when I cut the car off it kept running and I had to go turn the ignition switch off again and of course it won't start.”

NHTSA complaint #11172485, filed 2019-01, 223,132 miles

Air bags: “Air bag sensor will not turn off. It stays on while I am driving and while the car is at rest. It has been doing this for almost two weeks. I know that it is not the weight because I do not have anyone or anything sitting in the passenger seat. And even if someone is sitting in the passenger seat it still stays on.”

NHTSA complaint #10605969, filed 2014-06, 8,300 miles

Engine: “Takata recall I bought this car on 4/1/2019. On 4/11/2019 my car completely broke down on the freeway. There was a messaging saying hot oil. The engine stopped working and it said problems with tpm system. I had to get my car towed to the car mechanic because it wouldn't start at all.”

NHTSA complaint #11196125, filed 2019-04, 170,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “2007 Chrysler Sebring touring was stuck in park and would not allow me to shift into reverse, drive, neutral. Had to remove the chrome housing around the shifter and there is a little pink lever looking thing that I had to press backwards to allow the shifter to come free and go back into reverse or any gear. Vehicle this is a v-6 2.7 engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10342532, filed 2010-07, 51,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

36% of the 277 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,000 and 96,000 miles.

6%0–109%10–2521%25–5021%50–7519%75–10016%100–1507%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (277 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 65,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Sebring · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Chrysler Sebring version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sebring FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic212924$2,800
Sebring FWD3.5L 4-cyl6-speed automatic162619$3,550
Sebring FWD2.7L 6-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic192722$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 69 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 69 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler Sebring

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20108671,5003—2250 · TypicalFalling
20094355,0002—2230 · FewerFalling
200823870,0004—2291 · MoreFalling
200733765,0007—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612070,0000—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20057572,5003—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200422039,9604—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20034259,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200221064,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200124265,0009—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20009380,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199917285,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199826783,5003—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199721088,7885—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199634376,8507—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199513298,0003—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Chrysler Sebring model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?

Owners of the 2007 Chrysler Sebring most often describe the car stalling or losing power while driving, an Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light that appears before the vehicle drops to reduced speed, and an air bag warning light that stays on, often with the horn or cruise control quitting at the same time. The issues reported most often: Air bag warning light on; horn or cruise control inoperative; Stalling or losing power, ETC warning light; Engine stalls intermittently; wire and fuel pump damage.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA recorded 337 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Chrysler Sebring is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 119 complaints (35% of the total), followed by air bags with 72.

Has the 2007 Chrysler Sebring been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Chrysler Sebring (Sebring, 2.7L 6-cyl · flex-fuel) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Chrysler Sebring reported?

Among the 277 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 96,000 miles; 36% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.