2008 Chrysler Sebring steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 15 complaints for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. While driving 45 MPH, the contact attempted to decelerate and applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. The failure caused the steering wheel to seize and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle, crashing into the median strip. The vehicle was destroyed and the air bags did not deploy. The contact and a passenger were injured as a result. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a response.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler sebring. The contact's vehicle has less than 4,000 miles and has been at the dealer for repair more than four times. The front end of the vehicle has been rattling and shaking due to the steering rack and pinion. The rack and pinion was not bolted down properly after the last repair. She notified the manufacturer and dealer in an attempt to get another vehicle, but they refused to take her vehicle back. The vehicle is currently at the dealer.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring
- Electrical system 88 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints