The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V047000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Chrysler Sebring fuel pump problems
42 of the 2,832 owner complaints about the Chrysler Sebring describe fuel pump failure, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 42
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical mileage
- 93,667
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20111
- 20091
- 20082
- 200715
- 20061
- 20052
- 20042
- 20023
- 20012
- 20001
- 19993
- 19983
- 19971
- 19963
- 19952
Often reported together
Stalling 15Check engine light 7Won't start 5Hesitation 4Fire or smoke 3Wipers 1Loss of power 1Jerking 1
What owners say
Van will not start. No crank. Battery,alternator,and starter all replaced. Still no start. Have to put a screw driver in hole above here shift and put in drive and then to park with foot on brake. Then will start. Told to do this be chrysler dealership and to keep a screwdriver in van. Either is an fob and win module issue or timp fuel pump relay. Wide spread issue the internet and youtube loaded with people with same issue. Need recall!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle could be restarted; however, after several attempts the battery was drained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.
After a few days of the windows not operating properly and the car hesitating at times during acceleration, it would not start after being parked for an hour. The vehicle was towed and it was diagnosed as the tipm was not working and that it had been supplying continuous power to the fuel pump and the wires were burned! This certainly sounds like a fire hazard. This repair cost over $1000 with $677.50 being for parts. I see that jeeps have been recalled and there are other similar complaints about the tipm for vehicles. Why is this not a recall item?
1999 chrysler sebring. Car was caught on fire due to power steering leak. *ta the consumer also had a fuel pump issue. The repair shop stated the connections had burned at the fuel pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that there was a burning odor coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the battery, wires, fuel filter, spark plugs and the ignition switch were replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wires caught on fire and the fuel pump was damaged. As a result, the fuel pump was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,919.
Gas gauge stopped working. According to dealer mechanic, fuel gage sending unit is not working....fuel pump does work. Dashboard lights no longer work also. Check engine light stays on and cannot be cleared or problem diagnosed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The dealer stated that the fuel pump and electrical module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 10/23/2014*lj updated 05/21/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump wiring was corroded and that there was a small hole in the fuel pump connector. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 91 my 2009 sebring and dodge avenger equipped with 2.4l engine passenger vehicles. A compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module can result in the fuel gauge overstating the actual fuel tank level. As a result, the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge indicates that there is still fuel remaining in the tank.
- Risk
- This could cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 09V047000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
- Risk
- Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V313000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification began on december 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.
Recall number 03V443000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
- Risk
- This hose is considered to be inadequate.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Recall number 00V320002 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2007 (15 complaints), 1996 (3 complaints) and 1998 (3 complaints).
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