2008 Chrysler Sebring Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 14%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 14% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Backing out of my driveway the engines suddenly shut down but restarted without an issue. Later that day the red warning light came on and the engine started to have no power and then staled I was able to move to the side of the road and saw the throttle position sensor light was on (witch I looked up in owner manual. …”
NHTSA complaint #11054126, filed 2017-12, 137,998 miles“My husband and I are experiencing problems recently with the car stahling out and or getting stuck in low gear while driving on the hwy, it was terrifying! We are currently not at home and have a 10 hour drive back home while driving this extremely unstable car and am honestly scared to death we are going to get in an accident! This is the 3rd battery swap we've done in 3 months but only have last 2 receipts. We have done research and this car has had electrical recall for this problem however apparently our VIN dont match up to the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11342023, filed 2020-07, 98,500 miles“While at a stop light, the car engine and RPM increased. Luckly I had my foot on brake. Had the car looked at no problem found. Including a major tune up. It has happened several more times, including when my daughter was driving my car. This time I had another person in the car when it happened last month. It occured again while at a red light the car was in drive and my foot was on the brake. It rpms went up and it cause the car to jump forward bearly missing the car infront of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10577742, filed 2014-04, 58,000 miles“As I was driving 70 MPH on the highway, the throttle control warning light came and the car begin to loss power and hesitate. I pulled off the road and it began to stall and jump. The car was losing power and I could not go past 45 MPH. Another problem I am having is the instrument panel light went off and I cannot see the gas gauge, speedometer, etc. The vehicle is currently sitting in the parking lot until I can get it towed to be checked and/or fixed. It currently runs, but I am afraid to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10783129, filed 2015-10, 120,000 miles“On the date mentioned, I was driving an enterprise rental car, 2008 Chrysler Sebring lx, from idaho falls, id to salt lake city, ut. I was traveling appx. 73-75mph with the cruise control set for the last 50 miles. I was approaching asemi truck/trailer and tapped the brakes to disengage the cruise control. At that time the car started to accelerate, I tapped the brakes two more times to try to disengage the cc and the car just continued to accelerate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250397, filed 2008-12, 26,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 34 | 14% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 8% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 16 | 8% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsEngine
42 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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