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The 2007 Chrysler Sebring has 339 owner complaints on file with NHTSA and 7 recalls[1][2]. Electrical, engine and air bag complaints lead the list, so a buyer should confirm every recall was done.

339owner complaints[1]
7recalls[2]
19–24MPG combined (EPA)[3]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 339 owner complaints for this model year[1]. Of those, 18 mention a crash, 21 a fire and 10 an injury, and none report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several components.

Component group Complaints Median miles at failure
Electrical System[4] 121 74,000
Engine[5] 79 57,000
Air Bags[6] 72 60,000
Speed Control[7] 40 52,003
Power Train[8] 40 65,000
Brakes[9] 32 45,000

Electrical System. This is the biggest group, with 121 complaints[4]. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, 3 describe stalling or a car that sometimes will not start, and 3 describe dim or failing headlights or instrument panel lights[4].

Engine. The engine group has 79 complaints and 10 fires, the most fires of any group[5]. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, 7 describe a fire in the engine area[5]. Some of those owners tie the fire to the radiator fan or tire pressure recalls[5]. Three of the 12 describe dealers who could not get recall parts quickly[5].

Air Bags. This group has 72 complaints, with 12 crashes and 7 injuries, the most of any group[6]. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, 8 describe an air bag warning light that stays on or keeps coming back[6]. Five describe air bags that did not deploy in a crash, such as hitting a deer[6].

Power Train. There are 40 complaints in this group[8]. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, 8 describe a shifter stuck in Park, and some of those owners needed a tow or a shifter replacement[8].

Speed Control also has 40 complaints[7]. Brakes have 32[9].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2007 Sebring[2]. Newest first:

Before buying, ask for proof that each of these was completed.

Fuel economy

The EPA lists three engine and transmission combinations for the 2007 Sebring:

Engine City / Highway / Combined MPG EPA annual fuel cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular[3] 21 / 29 / 24 $2,800
2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Gasoline or E85[17] 19 / 27 / 22 $3,050
3.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular[18] 16 / 26 / 19 $3,550

All three are front-wheel drive[3][17][18]. The EPA fuel cost uses current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings list the 4 door front-wheel and all-wheel drive version as not rated[19]. That means there is no star rating to compare.

Engine and size

The sedan sizes below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models[20].

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
4 door sedan Base[20] 191 in 71 in 59 in 109 in 3,309 lb
4 door sedan Touring[21] 191 in 71 in 59 in 109 in 3,422 lb
4 door sedan Limited[22] 191 in 71 in 59 in 109 in 3,525 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

1995: 132 complaints, 3 recalls19951996: 419 complaints, 8 recalls1997: 287 complaints, 6 recalls19971998: 319 complaints, 4 recalls1999: 264 complaints, 2 recalls19992000: 172 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 387 complaints, 9 recalls20012002: 358 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 74 complaints, 2 recalls20032004: 292 complaints, 4 recalls2005: 132 complaints, 3 recalls20052006: 197 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 339 complaints, 7 recalls33920072008: 352 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 45 complaints, 2 recalls20092010: 104 complaints, 3 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sebring model year. The 2007 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951323
19964198
19972876
19983194
19992642
20001721
20013879
20023582
2003742
20042924
20051323
20061970
20073397
20083524
2009452
20101043

NHTSA has 339 complaints and 7 recalls for the 2007 model year[2]. Among the 16 Sebring model years listed, four have more complaints: 1996 with 419, 2001 with 387, 2002 with 358 and 2008 with 352[2]. For recalls, only 2001 with 9 and 1996 with 8 have more[2].

The 2006 model year has 197 complaints and no recalls, and 2008 has 352 complaints and 4 recalls[2]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide.

Should you buy a used 2007 Sebring?

The record shows a car with a lot of complaints and several safety recalls, including a fire risk and a stalling risk[1][10][11]. None of the recalls on file describes a pending remedy, so the first step is to confirm that all 7 were completed[2]. In the complaint samples we read, owners describe stuck shifters and air bag warning lights, so ask the seller about both[6][8]. The EPA rates the 2.4L at 24 combined mpg, the best of the three listed[3][17][18]. Our data does not cover repair costs or reliability ratings, so a pre-purchase inspection is a sensible step.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?
Electrical System has the most NHTSA complaints at 121, followed by Engine at 79 and Air Bags at 72[4][5][6]. Engine complaints include the most fires of any group, at 10[5].
Does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls, covering tire pressure monitor wiring, a radiator fan connector, a door latch cable, seat track sensors, defroster software, anti-lock brake software and a hood latch striker[2][10][11][12][13][14][15][16].
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring get?
The EPA rates the 2.4L at 24 mpg combined, the 2.7L at 22 and the 3.5L at 19[3][17][18].
Did the 2007 Sebring have a fire problem?
NHTSA has 21 complaints that mention a fire[1]. A recall covers a radiator fan connector short circuit that can cause an engine compartment fire on certain cars with 2.4 liter engines[11].
Is the 2007 Sebring a worse year than others?
Its 339 complaints rank fifth highest of 16 model years, and its 7 recalls rank third[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 339 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring (18 mention a crash, 21 a fire, 10 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chrysler Sebring model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. EPA rating for Sebring, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. 121 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 6 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 79 complaints name the engine component group (3 crashes, 10 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 72 complaints name the air bags component group (12 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 40 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,003). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 40 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 32 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. Recall 08V152, filed April 2, 2008: Electrical System › Wiring. NHTSA recall database
  11. Recall 07V473, filed October 10, 2007: Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly. NHTSA recall database
  12. Recall 07V414, filed September 12, 2007: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
  13. Recall 07V240, filed June 13, 2007: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 06V494, filed December 29, 2006: Visibility › Defroster / Defogger / Hvac System. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 06V493, filed December 29, 2006: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module . NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 06V431, filed November 15, 2006: Structure › Body › Hood. NHTSA recall database
  17. EPA rating for Sebring, 2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Sebring, 3.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 26 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  20. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEBRING 4DR SEDAN BASE: length 191 in, width 71 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,309 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEBRING 4DR SEDAN TOURING: length 191 in, width 71 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,422 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEBRING 4DR SEDAN LIMITED: length 191 in, width 71 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,525 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.