MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chrysler Sebring

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Chrysler Sebring
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
337
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 337 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1997 1998: 267 complaints 1999: 172 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 220 complaints 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 337 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2009 2010: 86 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1996 1997: 210 complaints 1997 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2000 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2002 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 120 complaints 2006 2007: 337 complaints 2007 337 2008: 238 complaints 2008 2009: 43 complaints 2009 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

2007: 337 complaints

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YearComplaints
1995132
1996343
1997210
1998267
1999172
200093
2001242
2002210
200342
2004220
200575
2006120
2007337
2008238
200943
201086
20113
20120
20130

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

35% · 119 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I've had to replace the battery in this 3 times. Alternator 1. And Throttle Body Position Sensor twice. And now it's all starting to act up again. Car stalls, no reason, all dashboard warning lights flash and it stalls. No dashboard lights at night.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-04

I am very concerned about my airbag light coming on 1-2 times a month. Does that mean the air bags may suddenly deploy while I am sitting at a light, or not deploy when involved in a crash?

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-13

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

22% · 74 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, another vehicle went through a red light and crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-30

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated for an extended period of time. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the manufacturer issued an air bag recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-22

Engine

12% · 42 reports
CRASHFIRE

Vehicle speed control

12% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHFIRE
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2007 Chrysler Sebring sedan customer states that the car started smoking and was taken to the dealership and the car caught on fire in front of the dealership**cc the consumer the tires and the cruise control switch were replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-18

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling and tires

Power train

12% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift out of 1st gear. In addition, the contact lives in a hot climate, and the A/C was not functioning as needed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-28

UNKNOWN Put car into park and went into store came out and could not get car to shift out of park

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-23

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2006-11-27Structure06V431000 On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood latch strikers free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2007Complaint volume 337 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2007-01-02Visibility06V494000 On certain vehicles equipped with automatic temperature control (Atc) only, the software programmed into the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module may cause the windshield…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module. The recall began on January 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2007-02-19Service brakes, hydraulic06V493000 On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on February 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2007-06-18Air bags07V240000 On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on June 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2007-10-29Latches/locks/linkages07V414000 On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock…

    Remedy: Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (Please see 07V-104). The recall began on October 29, 2007.…

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    2007-11-19Engine and engine cooling07V473000 On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on November 19, 2007. Owners may…

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    2008-04-15Electrical system08V152000 Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 Sebring and Dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become…

    Remedy: Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chrysler Sebring — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 119 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 74 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 42 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V431000 · Structure
  • Recall 06V494000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06V493000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 07V240000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07V414000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 07V473000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 08V152000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chrysler Sebring is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.