2008 Chrysler Sebring: stuck in gear or won't shift

17 of the 238 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Sebring describe stuck in gear or won't shift.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 90,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year

2010
1
2008
17
2007
15
2005
1
2004
2
2002
1
2001
1
1999
5
1996
1
1995
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 2, 2025 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to park(P), but after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle rolled forward. The contact then noticed that the instrument panel indicated that the transmission was in drive(D). The contact depressed the brake pedal again, but after releasing the brake pedal, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact applied the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling and was able to park the vehicle; however, the transmission later became stuck in park (P). The contact used a code reader and retrieved DTC: P2004, P0700, and P0562. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2020 · Transmission · 250,000 miles · TX

Won't shift out of park

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · TN

Gear shift problems it's stuck in park

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Transmission · 140,052 miles · TN

I took off from stopping at a red light my 2008 chrysler sebring convertible shifted the first gear and then locked up in 2nd gear I can only cruise at 35 miles per hour at 3000 RPM I pulled over turn the key switch off it started it back up it shifted fine until I got did the third red light then it locked up again they're calling this limp mode I have searched the internet and found that the sebrings have major problems but yet there is no recall something needs to be done my car only has 140,000 original miles on it 11 year old cars are not supposed to do this

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Transmission · 168,347 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the VIN was excluded from manufacturer recall number: k16 and that the transmission shift interlock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 168,347.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to engage into the drive position and the gear shift was stuck in neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (darcars orange park chrysler dodge jeep ram, 7233 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244, (904) 777-5500) where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 95,000 miles · FL

About 2 years ago my TPMS sensor on my driver side stop working, not even a month later my car started stalling. I would be at a light, stop sign, or pulling out into traffic and it would just stall. So I had the alternator replaced at not even 70,000 miles which solved the stalling issue. Then about a year and a half ago I noticed when I was on the interstate driving to tampa from orlando and I put the cruise control on and my car started slowing down on i4 and almost got me hit by a semi truck but he was thankfully able to swerve into the lane beside me. I called chrysler and told them the issue and they said well there is a recall on the TPMS but your VIN number doesn't match and turned me away. Then a few weeks later I started having problems with my passenger side door not locking and the window going up before the door was shut, and would have to mess with it to get the door to actually shut. Then about 8 months ago my rpms where jumping erectly and my dad who is a mechanic cleaned all the carbon out in my motor and I was still having the same problem. Then today my car shift would not shift out of park and my dads friend noticed the cable in the motor was popped out and popped it back in. So I drive to class and when I get on campus and go to park my car my var gets stuck in reverse and I had to sit in there for over an hour with my foot on the break before someone was able to help me. This car needs a serious investigation and chrysler refuses to help me when I have less than 95,000 miles on the car and my issues match there recall perfectly. These issues could lead me or someone else to get killed or seriously hurt, but I guess they wont due anything until enough people get killed or injured to realize theres a major problem with this vehicle.

Filed Dec 24, 2014 · Transmission · MI

The car will not shift out of park. The first occurrence was sept. 2013, took it to the dealership and the repair/replacement was $400. Called the same dealership today ( december 23, 2014) and they would like me to bring it in, but I don't want to pay another $400 to have it replaced again because the one-yr warranty is up by 3 months. So disappointed... What a way to spend the christmas holiday.

Filed Aug 12, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 94,000 miles · TX

I lost power to my speed, my brakes failed. I was able to stop the car with my emergency brake. Once stopped I turned off my vehicle. Once I restarted the vehicle, the light did not come on however I still did not have the speed. My transmission would not shift from 3rd to overdrive. It would stay at 3000 RPM at 55 MPH. My car normally runs @ 2500rpm or less up to 60mph. I do not know what I need to deo to have this issue resolved. This is my second time experiencing this with this vehicle. I also have a 2009 chrysler pt cruiser and owned a 2006 chrysler sebring and never have experienced this.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck and would not shift into any gear after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for repair. The contact was uncertain of the part being replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 29, 2012 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact stated the shift lever was locked ion place. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · CO

2008 chrysler sebring is stuck in park. Gear shift will not move at all. Was working fine yesterday. Came out this morning started my car and could not get out of park. Car is taken well car of. Waiting for a tow to get repaired.