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2008 Chrysler Sebring repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2008 Chrysler Sebring repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Michigan, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Jul 2013

93000 mi

US $50000
rack and pinion replaced 
Nov 2014

100100 mi

US $300
Replaced the alternator 
Chrysler Sebring in Maryland, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
Jan 2016

US $300
The car cuts off 
Chrysler Sebring in Michigan, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

79000 mi

US $200
Repair driver's power window 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 4-door

4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Chrysler Sebring in Great Britain
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

32000 mi

£1
paintwork on bonnet, metal corroded making paint bubble Water leaking into front drivers welt and rear welts. Seals resealed and carpets replaced. 
Feb 2010

32000 mi
New starter motor replaced, then problem with gear box and rings. Parts ordered and replaced Dealers workshop failed to reconnect earth wire to starter motor and wiring for lights, causing engine to stop. Rescue service called. car had to be returned to dealer to confirm faults were properly repaired 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015

68900 mi
TPMS system giving a false positive; mechanic diagnosed advised no further action necessary; still giving a false positive (an indicator that there is a problem with tire pressure when there is not) 
Chrysler Sebring in Florida, United States
Aug 2010 - Oct 2015
Nov 2010

18000 mi
driver window did not completely close when door shut. reset computer. satisfaction achieved transmission was "jerky". dealer reset computer, or did some minimal adjustment. satisfied with repair. 
Nov 2013

53000 mi
sloshing sound and hot water drip on drivers side when AC on. Mechanic blew out the drain pipe for ac and cured the problem. suggested I run AC on the recycled air rather than fresh air to keep the system cleaner 
Apr 2015

66000 mi

US $100
car did not start if sitting for a while. replaced original battery 
Oct 2015

72000 mi

US $50
car sat for several months. would not start. battery new in April 2015. replaced under warranty oil dipstick top snapped off. stick stuck in channel. had to have stick removed and purchase a new dipstick 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

189-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
Feb 2011

17500 mi
Radio Hard Drive went bad, needed to be replaced. Grill had faded and dealer replaced under warrenty. Seat Belt retractor needed replacement. Seat belt retractor cover was cracked and causing the seat belt hang up and not retract fully. Seat Belt retractor needed replacement Grill had fadded and dealer replaced under warrenty Radio Hard Drive went bad, needed to be replaced 
Chrysler Sebring in Arizona, United States
Jul 2008 - Nov 2009
Sep 2008

17000 mi
Broken visor clip. Replaced. Broken plastic trunk liner. Replaced.  Squeak in left front side window. Convertible top adjusted, squeak gone. 
Jun 2009

29000 mi
Vehicle pulls slightly to the right. Tech said alignment is okay, within specs. Still pulls to the right. Claims they all do that. Broken driver's side seat cushion frame. Parts ordered. 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chrysler Sebring in South Carolina, United States
- Oct 2009
Oct 2009

35000 mi
Purchased used. Had one issue with power steering groaning during turns addressed per a TSB at the dealer under warranty. The power steering fluid reservoir was replaced and fluid changed. 
Chrysler Sebring in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
Dec 2010

30000 mi
Convertible top leaked. Replaced header seal. When convertible top leaked there was a constant drip onto the power window and lock switch. 
Jul 2011

47000 mi

US $250
Cruise control was noticed to be non functional on highway trip to funeral. Replaced an underhood relay after electrical diagnosis. 

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