2007 Chrysler Sebring: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · AZ

Fuse box completely shorted out and there was a burning smell. Car stalls without warning in traffic and on the highway and will not start. The car will crank but won't start leaving the vehicle disabled in the middle of traffic. The vehicle also can be parked and not start. Cranks but won't start. It has happened on more than 4 occasions 1 of the times my children were in the car and we were on the freeway. Another time I was alone on the freeway and another time I was stopped at a stoplight and it died and would not start leaving me stranded in the middle of the road in rush hour traffic. All other times have been when the car was parked. The date below is the most recent incident.

Filed Jan 1, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 134,000 miles · UT

Having continual issues with lights on dash flickering: 2 repairs completed in last 18 months and still broke. Cosmetically, the car is crappy since the day I bought it; paint flaking off, tire rims have pitted, inside door handles flaking off paint too, among a few others. However, my heated seats burning through is what has me very irate! I was driving and had two adult passengers with me. Both of us in the front had the heated seats turned on returning home from running errands in the city 45 miles away. My passenger is 8 months pregnant and I have low lumbar issues, so heated seats are always used. We had both complained that we found it weird that if we made quick stops during our running, when we got back into the car and turned the heated seats on, it felt warmer than usual. However, if we were somewhere for a longer period of time, the seats didn't get terribly hot right away. The car sat for 48 hours before it was time for me to pack up and head back to my own home, when I noticed what I thought to be a stain on my seat (from my daughters dog thinking he was going with me). After trying to clean it and nothing happening, I touched it with my finger tip, only to find that it was a burn spot. If that would have caught fire while driving, I could have crashed! I could have killed my pregnant passenger, her hubby and her unborn baby! Since today is a holiday, you can bet that I will be calling the dealership first thing tomorrow. I am the first and only owner of this car.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · OH

While a mechanic was working on my car he noticed that a wiring harness was fused together, and the fan was not working. I got on line and found that in november 2007 there was a recall (g39) and it was performed on my car( I purchased my car new in february 2007). There was no indication my car was running hot, but, it obviously could have caught fire . The wires were arcing. I immediately got an appt with a dealer on 11/18 and this time the following parts were replaced: jumper ra 08015002, motor rad 08034280 and shroud 07008002 free of charge .the original recall was called g39. The original recall only installed a fan motor overlay harness. The original recall obviously did not correct the original problem. But it took 7 years to happen again.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 89,919 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that there was a burning odor coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the battery, wires, fuel filter, spark plugs and the ignition switch were replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wires caught on fire and the fuel pump was damaged. As a result, the fuel pump was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,919.

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 93,667 miles · MD

I got ready to leave work and my car would not start. It kept turning but would not start. I had it towed from virginia to maryland to the dealership. After a diagnostic test it was discovered that the fuel pump pin melted out of the module. When I asked the dealer what causes the pin to melt, I was told that it was a wiring problem and that it could have possibly caused the car to catch on fire. I had to have it repaired and it was expenses. As I completed a search, I discovered that there were several other complaints regarding this same problem.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Engine · 57,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. While driving 45 MPH she smelled rubber burning and thought that it was coming from a truck stop. The contact continued to drive and noticed smoke. The vehicle was inspected to determine where the smoke was coming from when she reached her destination. She left her vehicle at a friends home and later received a call from a police officer stating that the vehicle was on fire. The police report indicated that the fire started in the engine. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire department report was filed. The approximate failure and current mileages were 57,000.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 36,000 miles · VA · fire · 2 injuries

My 2007 chrysler sebring caught on fire. Smoke was coming from the dashboard and steering area. The ABS light came on after the smoke. (ps there were no physical injuries, but mentally it's frightening, we're terrified to get back into that car! Mentally 2 persons were injured.

Filed Nov 18, 2008 · Airbags, Engine · 29,000 miles · MN · crash · fire · 1 injury

Vehicle hit a deer head on and burst into flames. Air bags did not deploy. Auto has been in to dealership numerous times for engine light, which would not stay off. On my home from arizona to minnesota, the emergency brake light kept coming on when going down off ramps.

Filed Nov 18, 2008 · Airbags, Engine · 28,000 miles · MN · crash · fire

I own a 2007 sebring. I have had the vehicle in a few times for a parking brake light that would come on and for the airbag light that would come on. The dealer was unable to find the source of the problem. While driving on the interstate, I hit a deer. Although the impact occurred while going 60 MPH, the airbags did not deploy. Flames were coming out from under the hood and onto my windshield before I even got to the shoulder. I was forced to jump from the vehicle while it was still in motion, to escape the burning car.

Filed Jul 26, 2008 · Engine · 33,652 miles · NC · fire

I had the 2007 chrysler sebring for seven months,and on 6/26/2008 the car caught on fire. Then I received a recall the following week on a tuesday but that was to late. Now the car was a total loss and I am out of a car. I just want someone to replace the car and let me cont to pay on it, so I will have a way to work and doctor appointments. Instead I still have the car on my credit and can not get another one. This was not my fault be they are treating me like I set the car on fire but it was due to the recall. My 6 year old son and I was in the car at the time but luckily we got out and was not hurt.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · VA · fire

Purchased a 2007 chrysler sebring on september 2007 (used). I was not notified of the two recalls (radiator fan connector and tire pressure connector) both causes fire. On june 21, 2008 my vehicle caught fire. It was totaled. Chrysler stated they would give me a rental. However, even after the investigators and engineers stated that the fire was due to the recalls, they still have not given me a rental vehicle as stated. Not to mention be very rude.

Filed Jul 8, 2008 · Engine · 32,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. While driving on june 21, 2008 there was smoke present under the hood. After approaching a traffic light the vehicle shut off and a large amount of smoke was coming from the engine. She observed that the engine compartment and the under side of the vehicle was on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire after three attempts. The vehicle was towed. The dealer confirmed with the contact that there were no recalls related to her VIN. The dealer instructed the tow truck company to bring the vehicle to them; however, the dealer later advised them to take the vehicle away since the damage was so massive. The dealer also stated that the contact would have to wait until monday to obtain a rental car. The dealer later informed the contact that they would not provide her with a rental car until an investigator inspected the vehicle. An investigator has not inspected the vehicle since the fire occurred. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.