2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv: won't start

Filed Jan 21, 2018 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · SC

The car will rev at a stop light and occasionally shut down. Periodically, the vehicle will not start after a few hours of driving requiring a jump start we have replaced the brake switch several times and the cruise control will not work

Filed May 27, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

Takata recall, the tire pressure light has been on for some time now and as recently as last month my service engine light came on requiring me to change the crankshaft position sensor. Last week my stereo was shorted out and my cruise control no longer works and only my high beams are working. Today my car would not start and I took it to dealership because when I tried to start it the dash flashed as if it shorted out and come to find out my battery was dead drained for some reason. There has also been a couple occasions when my convertible top got stuck in open position and would not go down. I had to wait about 5 minutes before restarting car to get top to close all the way down. The car was parked when opening and closing top. The tire pressure icon is still showing on dash board.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 110,000 miles · NC

On may 20, 2017 driving on interstate 70-80 MPH; red lightning bolt dash warning light came on. My car seemed to pull back and hesitate. It was driving as if it may cut off. I drove into right lane and dropped speed to about 55 MPH. I did not stop because it was night and I am a senior woman driving alone on a route I'd never driven. The car would pulsate and run unsteady when idling a stops. I made it home, turned car back on and light went off. I went online and looked up the red light icon and it said "etc electronic throttle control. This is a serious problem. Now I'm afraid to drive the car; especially on the highways and interstates. On previous occasion on a highway doing 60 MPH or so; car accelerated and would not slow up until it decided to. I had no control about 30- 40 seconds. Thank god I did not panic and did not crash. I reported to mechanic at dealership where I purchased car. They said they have no way of knowing what happened unless I happened again. Also, in march I had my car towed to the shop because it would not start. They had to correct wiring problem. Another problem, their is a ticking sound. Mechanic says its some kind of fan that cools the air coming into the car. It makes that ticking sound even if my car is parked and engine turned off.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Electrical · 48,074 miles · CA

First I went to start the car, I noticed the battery wasn't starting. I open the hood and tried to move the battery post, they were tight, but the plastic cover on the post started sending sparks out when I touched it. After a while I tried to start it again and it started right up. Then I noticed the malfunction indicator light came on. I let it run for about a minute then I turned it off. I didn't drive it at all that day. Later I checked it again. It didn't start. So I did the same thing again it started right up but the electronic throttle control light was on as well. I was afraid to drive it I thought the sparks might make it catch on fire. I think there were a recall on this car a while back. I've never had a problem with this car. I know that many people have had this same problem on their chrysler vehicles. I read about many other problems as well. What should I do next? I'm really not interested in paying any deductibles and car repairs at this time. Help!!! Is this anything that I need to worry about?

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · FL

2008 chrysler sebring electrical system recall 08v152000 the federal safety agency: action number: n/a service bulletin number: 08v152000 report date: apr 02, 2008component: electrical systempotential units affected: 180963manufacturer: chrysler llc summary: 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 corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling. Consequence: engine stalling could cause a crash without warning. Note: myn car has the same symptons has described in this recall. Especially the stalling at lights on first acceleration. Then yo have to stop the car put it in park and restart and go. Tire pressure light comes on when I have these intermitnent problems. A accident waiting to happen and get rear-ended. Unfortunately my car VIN does not fall in this recall for some unexplanable reason. Can it be extended to cover my car. Thanks for your time!!!!!