2008 Chrysler Sebring Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 20%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 20% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Automatic transmission shifter connection is plastic and cracked. Once this piece cracks, the gear shift will not engage. I parked my car, and the next time I tried to leave, the gear shift would not engage. The part has to be replaced. After doing a little research on the internet, it appears to be a very common issue with this particular part.”
NHTSA complaint #10334622, filed 2010-06, 41,022 miles“I took off from stopping at a red light my 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible shifted the first gear and then locked up in 2nd gear I can only cruise at 35 miles per hour at 3000 RPM I pulled over turn the key switch off it started it back up it shifted fine until I got did the third red light then it locked up again they're calling this limp mode I have searched the internet and found that the sebrings have major problems but yet there is no recall something needs to be done my car only has 140,000 original miles on it 11 year old cars are not supposed to do this”
NHTSA complaint #11310992, filed 2020-02, 140,052 miles“This car has a faulty totally integrated power module (tipm). This caused several problems including: the car stalling suddenly while driving at about 50 MPH on a straight road, the horn going off intermittently and uncontrollably both while the vehicle was stationary and while it was moving, and a check engine light that would not clear. I replaced the faulty tipm at my own expense and it resolved all these problems. Chrysler has issued recalls for tipms, but they have never recalled the 2008 Sebring. …”
NHTSA complaint #10849892, filed 2016-03, 76,000 miles“Just had got off work and car has been park for over 6 hours. When I got inside of the car I went to crank it up and everything was fine. After I tried to switch to reverse to back up the gear would not allow me to pull it back out of park. Tried turning it off and on but that didn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #10347381, filed 2010-08, 7,100 miles“About 2 years ago my TPMS sensor on my driver side stop working, not even a month later my car started stalling. I would be at a light, stop sign, or pulling out into traffic and it would just stall. So I had the alternator replaced at not even 70,000 miles which solved the stalling issue. Then about a year and a half ago I noticed when I was on the interstate driving to tampa from orlando and I put the cruise control on and my car started slowing down on i4 and almost got me hit by a semi truck but he was thankfully able to swerve into the lane beside me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991393, filed 2017-05, 95,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10216329Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
- 10136452Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
- 10034052Aug 1, 2010Chrysler dodge service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Automatic transmission shift lever interlock spring. Transmission gear shift lever interlock spring…
- 10030888Jun 11, 2009Chrysler/jeep/dodge: flash-driveability improvements or mil illumination diagnostic trouble code p0452-evap pressure switch stuck closed. Includes my09 town&country; voyager and…
- 10025384Jun 18, 2008Flash: mil illumination with dtc p0139 or 02270. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm).
- 10025164Jun 3, 2008Flash: transmission engagement / performance improvements.
- 10024643Mar 7, 2008Gear clash/difficult to shift - this bulletin involves replacing the 3rd/4th/5th & reverse gear synchronizer (blocker) rings together as a set if a de-bonding condition is found.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 19% |
| 2008 | 48 | 20% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 28 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 33 | 19% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 29 | 14% |
| 1996 | 47 | 14% |
| 1995 | 13 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring
88 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 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
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