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Chrysler Sebring check engine light comes on

92 of the 2,832 owner complaints about the Chrysler Sebring describe check engine light, most of them for the 2007 model year.

owner complaints
92
worst model year
2007
typical repair cost reported
$4,480
typical mileage
76,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

Often reported together

Stalling 27Fuel pump 7Won't shift 6Jerking 6Airbag light 5Misfire 4Engine failure 4Wipers 3

Trouble codes mentioned

P0700 2P2016 1P2004 1P1607 1P0716 1P0562 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 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 Jun 17, 2023 · Engine · VA

Random stalling upon deceleration with no warning lights after stalling (as if the engine thinks it is still running). Occurs at low speed. Sometimes the engine will surge when the rpm drops off instead of stalling. I have almost run into other cars when the surging happens. The stalling occurs randomly and is becoming more frequent. A scan of the internet shows many others with same issue. No CEL.

Filed May 17, 2022 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while her fiancée was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle seemed as if it was running out of gasoline. The check engine and a fuel warning light were illuminated. The driver pulled over at a service station and became aware of gasoline pouring from the fuel return. The driver parked the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI

In February 2021 my car wouldn’t stop, tried to give it a jump and it still wouldn’t start. Replaced the battery and it started working again. In April 2021 my engine light came on. I got a diagnostic and the error code read: P2016 Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Bank 1. I didn’t get it fixed. Shortly after, I began hearing a faint crackling noise and noticed when I would drive on turn pikes my a red brake symbol would briefly pop up on my dash board and then go away. In May 2021 my horn stopped working and front right turn signal light stopped working. I tried to get a new one installed it wouldn’t work. I was told it could be an electrical issue. In July 2021 my right low beam head light stopped working. I tried to get a new bulb installed and it still wouldn’t work. At this time I was told the same thing, that it seems like there may be an electrical issue. This month, November 2021, a few days ago on Monday November 1st, I began noticing an acceleration issue in the morning. I would press the accelerator and it wouldn’t pick up until a few seconds later, it was like a delay. Later that day while I was driving on the free way a red flash symbol with lines between it began flashing on my car and my car wouldn’t drive over 20 mph. I pulled over. Shortly after I turned my car back on and it began driving semi normal and I was able to get home. I tried out my car the next day and in the morning the same thing happened again. The red flash symbol with 2 lines on the side of it began flashing on my dashboard and my car wouldn’t go over 20 mph. I’m not sure what the issue is but when I looked up what the red flashing symbol, I noticed a few others who had a similar experience with their 2008 Chrysler Sebring which made me want to look up whether there was a recall and I found out there was but when I searched whether my car was eligible through my VIN number it said there was none unrepaired.

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 Sep 7, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 211,498 miles · CA

I was riding on the highway with my daughter in passenger seat when suddenly my engine light started blinking and the RPM's shot up to about 7,000 and continued if accelerator was press. I immediately pulled over. Call aaa to have car towed to my destination. The car was now in what is called limp mode and has been for 2 months now.

Filed May 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 98,000 miles · WV

When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 300,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler sebring. While making a turn, the vehicle shut off and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was placed in park and restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure recurred, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assemblyReported October 10, 2007 · 102,042 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Risk
This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 07V473000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported October 2, 2000 · 554 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Risk
Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

Recall number 00V299002 · Recall details

Questions about the Chrysler Sebring check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Chrysler Sebring?

Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, fuel pump failure and stuck in gear or won't shift, and the codes they mention most are P0700, P2016 and P2004.

Which Chrysler Sebring years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2007 (21 complaints), 2008 (13 complaints) and 2002 (10 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Chrysler Sebring?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $4,480 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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