2008 Chrysler Sebring: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 16, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AL

Engine frequently stalls while driving. I've had my car shut off while I'm driving many times, the steering wheel and brakes lock up and it makes it hard to get off the street to safety. This happens a LOT. It is very dangerous and scary. I get anxiety everytime I drive because I'm scared of it happening again. My car once turned off in the middle of a busy intersection while trying to turn. It came on after about 45 seconds but it was terrifying. Battery often dies (just replaced it). Horn would go off randomly without stopping for a long time. I had to disconnect the horn (on both sides) because it would keep randomly going off with no way to stop it. Cruise control stopped working one day. Sometimes it comes up when I press cruise control but it turns off when I try setting a speed. Drivers window broke inside, I think something snapped inside the door. I've had it replaced 3 times but it keeps breaking. A/C makes an awful grinding noise sometimes, but it goes away if I turn the A/C off then back on. Also with the A/C, a door or something inside the dash will get stuck every so often and it makes a LOUD clicking like noise but it goes away after about 20 seconds (something to do with the actuator?). Brake light will come on sometimes when I stop. It goes away shortly after I start driving again. ABS light has been on my dash for a few months now. Most of these issues have been happening for over a year now. Most of this shows up under a recall from 2008, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING. It doesn't show up under my VIN number but I'm having the same exact problems.

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Engine · 23,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact waited for a while for the vehicle to cool off before being able to operate the vehicle as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the alternator, battery, and TIPM however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

My TPS light has been on for quite some time and after a short time since the first time it appeared my issue worsens everyday. My car STALLS, not only when I am stopped at a light, but even when I am driving at high speeds and the Check Engine light stays on all the time and blinks and dings at times and now the airbag light is on as well and blinks and dings all the time while the car is started. I took the car to get check for error codes, but none come up when the diagnostics is ran.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Electrical · 174,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the roadway and waited for approximately 30 minutes before the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2021 · PA

The vehicle stalls and jerks back for up to 2 seconds. However, these two seconds can be very dangerous on a roadway as driving at high speeds it may cause an accident.

Filed Jan 4, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · WV · fire

My 2008 chrysler sebring has been in the shop since november 9, 2019. Defective tipm. The starter has caught fire 3 times. Vehicle stalls out and leaves you in the middle of the road. Battery has been replaced. Ignition switch is getting hot when keys are in and the key gets stuck in ignition. Tipm was replaced. Car is still not running due to dealership not knowing what new parts to try. Have also had several problems with cooling systems/fan not working properly.

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 42,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. Also, while making a turn, the vehicle stalled and the engine and electronic throttle control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed that the electronic throttle computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Engine · 37,682 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to abernethy chrysler dodge jeep ram 1(442 e main st, lincolnton, nc 28092, (704) 732-1890), but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 37,682.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 180,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and the TPMS warning indicator remained illuminated. An independent mechanic replaced the battery, starter, and alternator; however, the failure continued. In addition, while driving over 60 MPH, the vehicle would decelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Steve white motors (3470 us hwy 70 se, newton, nc 28658, (888) 827-3721) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Dec 23, 2017 · Engine · NC

Maybe something with the fuel. While car is stopped, it will suddenly jump. If I didn't have my foot on brake the car would take off.the engine speeds up without me stepping on the gas pedal. The car suddenly stalls and shuts off at a stop sign or traffic light. This has happened many times. Over the last year and a half. I don't understand about pictures. There are no pictures

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 137,998 miles · PA

Backing out of my driveway the engines suddenly shut down but restarted without an issue. Later that day the red warning light came on and the engine started to have no power and then staled I was able to move to the side of the road and saw the throttle position sensor light was on (witch I looked up in owner manual. Was able to get it started again and drove it to my mechanic who tested it and said I needed a throttle body.t hat was replaced now 4 days later I was on a hov lane doing 65 light came on engine sputtered but didn't stall arrived at destination when I got back in car light was out and car started. Driving home I had to pull over several times when light was illuminated . My concern is driving at highway speeds especially where I live there are long tunnels I travel through hopefully it doesn't do this to anyone driving through them and anywhere that would definitely cause a serious accident , the initial repair to replace throttle body was $271 and an additional $88 for same issue now throttle pedal needs replaced cost at this time unknown

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 59,800 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to schumacher chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram of delray (2102 s federal highway, ste a delray beach, fl 33483), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to schedule an appointment with the dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system) in 2007. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 59,800.