2008 Chrysler Sebring Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 1% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Cab wires to battery caught on fire with family riding in vehicle part was order and replace two months later causing the alternator going out tire pressure light cuts off and on and engine light cuts off and on dealer told me it was still under factory warranty took it to the Chrysler dealer told them about the four recalls I found on the car and the dealer is saying the VIN number doesn't match but my car is have all the descriptions of all four recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10321905, filed 2010-03, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that after using her keyless entry and pulling on the drivers side door handle, the entire handle fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and she was advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10384498, filed 2011-02, 48,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V414000Sep 12, 2007On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in…Covers: Chrysler Sebring 2007–2008, Dodge Avenger 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10032785Nov 18, 2009Dodge/chrysler: re-torque decklid latch bolts. Certain vehicles were shipped with the incorrect torque on the decklid latch mounting bolts and will require re-torque to 10nm…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology