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Chrysler Sebring repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

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Chrysler Sebring electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

4000 mi

US $17000
AC compressor replaced 4 mos ago. The car now makes a groaning noise only when AC is on. Dealer says the noise is due to the normal operation of the Swirl Valve. Has anyone ever heard of a noisy Swirl Valve? 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

100100 mi

US $300
Replaced the alternator 
79000 mi

US $200
Repair driver's power window 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 4-door

4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

32000 mi 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

18000 mi driver window did not completely close when door shut. reset computer. satisfaction achieved 
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 
66000 mi

US $100
car did not start if sitting for a while. replaced original battery 
72000 mi car sat for several months. would not start. battery new in April 2015. replaced under warranty 
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) 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

189-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

17500 mi Radio Hard Drive went bad, needed to be replaced. Radio Hard Drive went bad, needed to be replaced 

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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

30000 mi When convertible top leaked there was a constant drip onto the power window and lock switch. 
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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2007 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

156000 mi

US $20
Charge A/C 

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2006 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

66960 mi Blower fan resistor 

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2006 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

52000 mi

US $32
R&R'ed blower switch rheostat. 
127000 mi

US $1300
Alternator would no longer charge A/C compressor pump clutch failed 
142000 mi

US $120
The battery would no longer hold a charge. The battery was replaced. 

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2005 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

36500 mi air conditioner condensate removal system replaced. Cost covered under tech. bulletin. 

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2004 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

111250 mi

US $320
Towed to repair shop, replaced starter w/ remanufactured unit. 
113000 mi

US $150
breaker 

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2004 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

39680 mi

C $621
The car turned over very slowly and finally stopped. The starter was drawing so much power it was draining the battery. Replaced the started with a brand new one. 

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2002 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

75640 mi

C $102
Installed a new battery 

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2002 Chrysler Sebring 2dr Convertible

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

114000 mi

US $12
On/Off/Volume control on radio failed. Replaced radio with identical item from junkyard/ Plug-n-Play repair. 
112000 mi

US $125
Starter failed - repaired by a mechanic; about 3 weeks prior, ignition switch failed - repaired myself for about $12 in parts. 
8029 mi Couldn't replicate problem. Air bag light turned off after leaving at dealer. No error code detected. 
9106 mi Again, dealer unable to detect reason for air bag light and no error codes reported. 
16807 mi Replaced passenger side seat belt retractor 
33616 mi Replaced seat belt tensioner for both front seats 
41198 mi Replaced passenger side seat belt tensioner. 
51922 mi

US $196
Repair broken wires under driver seat 
53325 mi

US $75
Repaired wiring beneath passenger front seat 
61717 mi Repaired wiring harness at passenger seat belt tensioner. 
84845 mi

US $50
Straightened contact pins in wiring harness socket beneath passenger seat (restored circuit) 
88213 mi

US $267
Replaced passenger-side seat belt pretensioner. 
72000 mi

US $160
PCM CODE INDICATED THAT IT HAD AN INTERNAL MEMORY ISSUE. EXCHANGED IT FOR ANOTHER UNIT WHICH HAD THE SAME ISSUE. SENT THE EXCHANGE UNIT BACK UNDER WARRANTY TO BE REBUILT---NO ISSUES SINCE. 
84200 mi

US $350
Starter was replaced. 
101000 mi I had to replace the resistor for the blower motor. 
101000 mi Control for the AC/heat was replaced due to issues turning on the AC and also air flow direction. The dash control unit was replaced with a used unit obtained through ebay. 

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Chrysler Sebring Electrical Problems

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