2008 Chrysler Sebring: engine overheating

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Acceleration, Transmission · AZ

I have a 2008 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. The radiator is leaking fluid that splashes all over the wires causing a burning smell. I later found out that this is caused by an electrical issue with the sensors. Similarly my tire pressure sensors are fried. These issues have eroded wires causing my A/C and Cruise Control systems to malfunction. My power windows have issues sometimes I can't get them to roll up or down. My internal lights in my car flickering on and off. The mess from the radiator is also causing my engine to overheat. I am now having issues with oil pan leaks as a result of too much pressure from the engine. I see that only certain VINS were added to the recall list. I strongly suggest that the federal safety agency add other VINS to the recall list, especially mine, since I'm having those exact same issues. I see that there are complaints about this year make and model as recent as last year. Why hasn't the recall list been updated? Please update the recall list. Please and thank you!!

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Engine · 50,197 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the engine overheated. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v473000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,197.

Filed Jul 20, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 177,000 miles · VA

I purchased this vehicle used last november from a private seller. Since then I have had to replace the airbag clock spring, battery cables, and now I am experiencing problems with my windows and coolant temperature sensor. My passenger side window has fallen into the door several times do to a faulty track. My driver side window has completely stopped working do to a faulty button. And lastly, my coolant temperature sensor failed on me 2 months ago. I cannot drive any further than a mile without my car redlining. I checked for a leak in my hoses and seals and have found nothing. My antifreeze reservoir burns so hot it actually evaporates the antifreeze. I have gone through 6 full size bottles of antifreeze in a 2 months period. I have a noticeably high idle whenever the car starts to get the below the full line and now I have an engine ping. The overheat issue occurs whenever it decides it wants to. My dashboard display goes in and out intermittently and my windshield wipers turn on at random whenever I use my signal to make a left turn. This vehicle is full of electrical problems that I cannot afford to fix. The truth is, I purchased this vehicle with the small cut of life insurance money I got the my mother passed away. I am disabled and this is currently my only source of transportation. There needs to be some serious looking into the chrysler sebring from 2006 on up. I cannot be the only one experiencing this myriad of problems.

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced overheating while being operated at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring was defective and they would not be able to repair the vehicle. Tyson motor corporation (1 sw frontage rd shorwood, il) was also contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07v473000 (engine and engine cooling) and 08v152000 (electrical system) as possible solutions to the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · IL

Our car was running fine and then all of a sudden started to over heat. For a while it was going through coolant thought it was a leak but they didnt find one but then it stopped using coolant from what we can tell and is overheating within a few blocks. Air stopped working and even with heat on it over heats. I saw a lot of complaints about this same issue on these cars starting with the 1996 model and there were recalls on this same issue on 07-08 models I would like to know how to fix it. We tried the thermostat and they checked other things found nothing so I went looking to see if one of the recalls you put out a few years ago was my car maybe.