The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to another dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V473000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Chrysler Sebring Conv stalling problems
22 of the 195 owner complaints about the Chrysler Sebring Conv describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2008 model year.
- owner complaints
- 22
- worst model year
- 2008
- typical mileage
- 55,460
By model year
- 20101
- 20091
- 200819
- 20061
Often reported together
What owners say
Seatbelt drivers side doesn't retract. Like 2007 the car randomly stalls while driving. In motion. Both are huge safety issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 65 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was unable to be diagnosed due to a PCM failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Vehicle shuts off while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shook violently without warning. In addition, while driving at low speeds, the vehicle jerked forward and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred monthly. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Rpms shot to 4k and 5k then shut off while driving on interstate. Towed to dealer. Dealer replaced PCM and alternator. Afterwhich, intake manifold door position sensor sets a code - for sensor (no response) internal to intake manifold. Check engine light still on.
As I sat with foot on brake at stop sign, my car had sudden acceleration and moved forward. If a vehicle would have been in front of me, I would have hit it. After the acceleration, it stalled. This is the second day in a row this has happened. Both were with in a 24 hour period. It has happened in the past but at that time the car was in the park position and it would ""rev"" up for no reason.
Car shuts off while driving no power steering or brakes.
While driving my car stalled and suddenly, without warning cut off! Needless to say, this is very dangerous. I immediately took my car to dealer and was charged over $500 for tune-up, oil change, and diagnostic check. Engine light came back on within one week. I cannot afford the costly repairs when mechanics cannot diagnose the issue. However, more importantly, I cannot afford to be hurt in a car accident. Back to the mechanics spending $146.00 for oxygen sensor ~ engine light back on within one week! Car stalling and idol is extremely high ~ car cutoffs continues....emissions test time ~ failed! Now told need new power control monitor. According to the mechanic " codes are being shown for no reason".
My 2008 sebring had the electronic throttle control light come on. When this happened the vehicle immediately reduced itself to 2000 rpms. I could not accelerate beyond that threshold. If the vehicle came to a stop it would stall out completely. I have read several similar reports of this issue including it causing involuntary acceleration.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Chrysler Sebring Conv stalling
Which Chrysler Sebring Conv years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2008 (19 complaints), 2006 (1 complaints) and 2009 (1 complaints).
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