2007 Chrysler Sebring: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 4, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

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. Occasionally they flicker. Windshield wipers either won't work or won't shut off. Front windows are unusable, the track broke and back windows don't have power to make them work. Airbag and abs lights always flashing on dash and warning bell goes off all the time. Now my High beam wires have completely crumbled and radio takes 5-10 minutes to come on. Obviously a major electrical issue. I've lost my job thanks to the "reliability" of this money pit. Owned 3 years, problems began then. Today all lights are flashing, the air starts blowing high, wipers go on. I stop at light and it shuts off. Had to push off busy road. Waited half hour and it started, but now check engine, air bag, throttle body and seat belt lights all on. Very slowly, with many breaks, drive home & car smells like burning rubber. Visually can't find source. All fuses are good, and brand new battery last week.

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 5 miles · WV

The airbag light has been in for a long time. I know someone that has the same car and their car has the same issue. Also the true gage reader is malfunctioning. Now I have problems with the car stalling on the roadway. I called chrysler about the recalls and the said everything has been taken care of. They couldn't tell me who brought the car in fir repairs. I've had the car for 8 years. I dont think the issues have been resolved. They should at least be able to see who brought the car in fir the repairs. The headlights will sometimes go off when going around turns. I met the previous owner and he told me that these issues are why he got rid of the car. Please help me get the recalls fixed so something bad doesn't happen to us in this car.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Lights, Visibility · 181,080 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. While driving 40 MPH, the wipers and headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure recurred. The VIN was excluded from any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 181,080.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 129,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the headlights and instrument panel lights dimmed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Airbags, Lights · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. Also, the contact stated that the front passenger side low beam fog light and rear passenger brake light failed to illuminate properly. The contact attempted to remedy the failure by replacing the bulbs. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The technician was not able to diagnose or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ..updated 11/17/14 *bf updated 12/02/14

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 45,771 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the headlights, interior lights and dashboard lights would sporadically flash. The dealer replaced the multifunction switch several times however, the failure was not corrected. The contact also stated that the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 45,771.

Filed Nov 1, 2013 · Lights · 86,000 miles · IL

When turning on the headlights, the dash light (instrument cluster) will not come on right away. If/when the dash light does try to come on, it flickers and blinks. This is a hazard when driving at night as you cannot see your speed, gas limit or engine temperature.

Filed May 11, 2012 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · PA

Gas cap light has come on at least 10 times--stay on for 2-3 days, then go off for no reason-was at a local mechanic several times--been reset over and over. Radio keeps blowing a fuse-replaced at least 7 times. Headlights are delayed coming on when they are turned on. Now at 91,000 miles-vehicle refuses to start--tries to turn over, but wont. Had at local mechanic for 1 week-no codes will come up. Several components replaced-still refuses to start... Now being towed to chrysler dealer----and VIN#--is not listed on recall.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 55,000 miles · MI

Purchased 2007 sebring base model one month ago. Had dealership complete all recalls before purchase. Tail lights attached to the upper portion of the truck flooded/filled with water anytime there was rain and when you open the trunk it dumps the water on your head. All 3 break light seals were replaced and plugs removed to allow better drainage - issue resolved. Emergency break light intermittently illuminates while driving - emerg break is off and new breaks installed issue still unresolved. Delayed auto off headlights did not shut off. Returned to vehicle 2 hours later with daytime running lights still on and since they are automatic there is no way to turn them off. After cycling the engine they shut off, but now fail to come on at all. In the base model there is no feature to turn them "on" or "off" - issue unresolved. The vehicle also refuses to change the setting to turn the "auto unlock" feature "on" when vehicle is put in park. This feature also refuses to work on "first unlock" on the key fob. The doors just continue to stay locked - issue unresolved. I hope mine does not start shutting off on me like so many other complaints.

Filed Apr 17, 2010 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · ME · crash · 1 injury

Rt.1 caribou, maine driving approximately 55-60 MPH in a 2007 chrysler sebring. Two (2) passengers. Driving north I struck a black bear in a front end collision as it was crossing the road from my left into my lane. Approximately four-thousand (4,000) dollars in damage was done to the vehicle most of it to the front drivers side of the vehicle, including headlight assembly, hood, grill, drivers side fender and other damage. Bodily injury is to driver only including neck injury and back and shoulder pain. The reason for this complain is due to neither the drivers side airbag nor the passengers side airbag deployed.

Filed Mar 25, 2010 · Lights · NY

Highway safety there are millions of autos on the u.s. Highways (and around the world), with headlight lenses that are foggy that is, no longer clear. The result is that the light from the headlights is dispersed more widely and not focused forward, for the driver to see the road ahead. For drivers going in the opposite direction, it results in blinding them. All of this can contribute to increased traffic accidents and deaths. The auto manufacturers have been allowed to get away with this terrible car design far too long. They must be required to use materials for the headlight lenses, that will not pit and abrade over time, thus retaining the clarity of original manufacture. Just look around at vehicles on the road. The process of deterioration begins when the vehicle hits the road for the first time. The plastic materials used gradually abrade due to wind, mud, salt, etc., etc. While there are processes that auto owners can use or have performed, to polish the lenses and reasonably restore the original clarity. Few do it because they either dont recognize the problem or do not want to spend the time/money to correct it. If the government can require such safety items as seat belts and air bags, it can require better materials for headlight lenses and save lives. Go back to glass this condition did not develop with the old sealed-beam headlights. Glass can be molded to any shape desired. The matter should have been addressed years ago. The federal safety agency has been negligent in not doing something about this issue. Dont wait!! While I cannot specify a specific date of an accident or vehicle related to this problem, I have entered below, in order to get this message delivered. As I said just look at cars in your parking lot, even you own vehicle (unless it is only a couple of years old) and you will see what I mean.

Filed May 30, 2008 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. Whenever the contact starts the vehicle, the main headlights automatically illuminate. In addition, the windshield wipers have stopped working and the instrument panel lights are very dim. The failures occur simultaneously and intermittently. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failures still persist. The current mileage was 18,500 and failure mileage was 14,000.