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I took off from stopping at a red light my 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible shifted the first gear and then locked up in 2nd gear I can only cruise at 35 miles per hour at 3000 RPM I pulled over turn the key switch off it started it back up it shifted fine until I got did the third red light then it locked up again they're calling this limp mode I have searched the internet and found that the Sebrings have major problems but yet there is no recall something needs to be done my car only has 140,000 original miles on it 11 year old cars are not supposed to do this
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. When the vehicle was started, it failed to shift out of park. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to clay cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (located at 1261 E airport fwy, irving, tx 75062, (469) 284-0135), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Horn stared going off on its own, while driving or just sitting, then the transmission started lagging, rpms drop while I'm driving and am unable to get back up to speed for a minute. I drive on the interstate daily for work and both of these are a huge hazard for me and other drivers. I assume the problems are related being as they both went crazy at the same time. While driving on the interstate to work my car just sort of died without dieing the rpms dropped and the car tried to die but diidnt. The gas ped stopped working while this was occuring and I was unable to get back up to speed. It eventually kicked out of it but did it again the following week, driving out of my parking lot at work rpms dropped and was unable to use my gas ped. I gotit again to get out of it but all its going to take is this happening and a car behind me and and accident will happen
- Pintiac, IL, USA
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The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the VIN was excluded from manufacturer recall number: K16 and that the transmission shift interlock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 168,347.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to engage into the drive position and the gear shift was stuck in neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (darcars orange park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 7233 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244, (904) 777-5500) where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Chryslers are known for their terrible transmissions, but this is our second Chrysler Sebring in this year range (same engine/trans models), both with the same issue. When shifting from or thru neutral, (eg. Reverse to drive), the transmission shifts so hard that it can lift the engine and snap a mount. This causes the car to make knocking noises when shifting (any gear), and causes the car to lurch in and out of gear, neutral, and park.
This morning I got to work and put my vehicle to park and when trying to move the shift back to drive the shift does not move. Trying to park parked my vehicle. Shifter cannot move from park position. Doing my own research I found that, Dodge/Chrysler, already have some recalls on this issue. Recall #K39. I called Chrysler group recall assistance center at 1-800-853-1403 and they informed that my vehicle is not covered under #K39 recall. It is a big coincidence they have a recall on 2005 through 2007 model year Dodge charger, magnum and Chrysler 300 equipped with a floor shifter, but not on this vehicle. I will keep this vehicle park when an investigation is conducted on this issue. If Chrysler used the same parts on this vehicle and others vehicles in recall #K39, it will be very likely they need to investigate other vehicles like mine and issue the same recall. Please contact me if you have any question.
About 2 years ago my TPMS sensor on my driver side stop working, not even a month later my car started stalling. I would be at a light, stop sign, or pulling out into traffic and it would just stall. So I had the alternator replaced at not even 70,000 miles which solved the stalling issue. Then about a year and a half ago I noticed when I was on the interstate driving to tampa from orlando and I put the cruise control on and my car started slowing down on I4 and almost got me hit by a semi truck but he was thankfully able to swerve into the lane beside me. I called Chrysler and told them the issue and they said well there is a recall on the TPMS but your VIN number doesn't match and turned me away. Then a few weeks later I started having problems with my passenger side door not locking and the window going up before the door was shut, and would have to mess with it to get the door to actually shut. Then about 8 months ago my rpms where jumping erectly and my dad who is a mechanic cleaned all the carbon out in my motor and I was still having the same problem. Then today my car shift would not shift out of park and my dads friend noticed the cable in the motor was popped out and popped it back in. So I drive to class and when I get on campus and go to park my car my var gets stuck in reverse and I had to sit in there for over an hour with my foot on the break before someone was able to help me. This car needs a serious investigation and Chrysler refuses to help me when I have less than 95,000 miles on the car and my issues match there recall perfectly. These issues could lead me or someone else to get killed or seriously hurt, but I guess they wont due anything until enough people get killed or injured to realize theres a major problem with this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While driving various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle jerked forward and the electronic throttle failure warning indicator illuminated. The contact heard a grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The rear brakes would not operate correctly. There was corrosion in the trunk and around the rear driver side and passenger side doors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the alternator replaced and the rear brakes needed adjustment. The electronic throttle issue was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had the alternator replaced and the brakes adjusted. The contact mentioned that the throttle issue has persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 80 mph, another vehicle driving at a high rate of speed sideswiped the contact's vehicle. The impact caused the contact's vehicle to spin around in the opposite direction, facing two semi-trucks. The contact's vehicle stalled without warning. The contact made numerous attempts to restart the vehicle, but the gears were extremely difficult to shift and the vehicle suddenly reversed down a ravine. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and was inspected by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head, neck, back, and knee injuries that required medical treatment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times, but they could not repair the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available...updated 12/11/17
While driving at a steady speed, vehicle will hesitate when climbing an incliine or when I accelerate, this is not a steady happening.I have taken it to two different Chrysler dealerships to have it computer checked but nothing shows up. A younger mechanic at the second dealership stated it sounded to him like possibly the clutches were slipping and causing the problem. Since it doesn't show up on the computer he suggested that I just continue driving until such time as it may stop moving completely and then the problem should be able to be found.
This car has a faulty totally integrated power module (tipm). This caused several problems including: The car stalling suddenly while driving at about 50 mph on a straight road, the horn going off intermittently and uncontrollably both while the vehicle was stationary and while it was moving, and a check engine light that would not clear. I replaced the faulty tipm at my own expense and it resolved all these problems. Chrysler has issued recalls for tipms, but they have never recalled the 2008 Sebring. I have the original, faulty tipm out of the Chrysler that I can send for testing and verification.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While having the vehicle serviced for an oil change at an independent mechanic shop, it was discovered that the transmission oil dip stick tube was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,589.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated and the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 mph. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,291.
My car both in both park/drive will sporadically jump in RPM's for no reason. This has happened on 40+ occasions in which the vehicle will rev from 600 RPM's up over 3500 RPM's within a second. I called Chrysler and Chrysler stated that they have not have any reports from other vehicles and gave me no solutions to this problem. My check engine light is not on. I mentioned to Chrysler that I am afraid that my car is going to one day rev while I am driving and I will not be able to control it. I am afraid that I am going to either injure myself, passengers, other motorist and/or pedestrians. I have been at many stop lights and stop signs where it has revved and moved forward even with my foot firmly on the brake. I want to report this in case something happens, I do not want to be liable for the cars actions since Chrysler does not seem to want to take my issue seriously.
The car will not shift out of park. The first occurrence was Sept. 2013, took it to the dealership and the repair/replacement was $400. Called the same dealership today ( December 23, 2014) and they would like me to bring it in, but I don't want to pay another $400 to have it replaced again because the one-yr warranty is up by 3 months. So disappointed... what a way to spend the christmas holiday.
Was driving on the interstate headed East from hickory flat ms to myrtle Ms. Throttle control light began to blink, check engine light came on, all power shut down quick, car would not start, waited 45 minutes before it started. Motorist stop to help me push it to the side of the hwy.
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- Forest Hill, TX, USA