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I got ready to leave work and my car would not start. It kept turning but would not start. I had it towed from Virginia to Maryland to the dealership. After a diagnostic test it was discovered that the fuel pump pin melted out of the module. When I asked the dealer what causes the pin to melt, I was told that it was a wiring problem and that it could have possibly caused the car to catch on fire. I had to have it repaired and it was expenses. As I completed a search, I discovered that there were several other complaints regarding this same problem.
Attempted to start vehicle in the morning, turned the key to crank motor and the engine would not start but continued to crank. Eventually it stopped cranking, I attempted to start vehicle again then it started. Began driving my car down the highway and the air bags light started going off and stayed on for the rest of my drive. Also while driving around corners the brake light will go off as well as going down some hills.
Engine is stalling once car is cranked. When pressing the brakes to put car in reverse or drive, the car cuts off. Once able to get into drive and try to drive, the car's brakes can not be touched or the car will stop instantly. The car also does stop and go driving like it's pulling on something heavy.
When my husband drives my car, he moves the seat back. When I drive my car, I move the seat forward. This action causes the airbag light on the dash to come on. When I move the electronically controlled seat forward/backward, the airbag light will "sometimes" go off. The NHTSA ref 07V240000 references a recall for the front seat track position sensor. I contacted Chrysler to see if my car is one that has been recalled. I'm told that it is not. I think it should be.
- Glen Burnie, MD, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was determined that the wiring harness was exposed and could have been corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08V152000 (electrical system) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 114,928.
The dash lights started blinking like a strobe light now they will just be off completely and randomly come back on. When they are off at night I cannot see my speed gas or temp.
I purchased the vehicle listed above in 2011 at city auto plaza while under warranty. The vehicle served my purpose as it was for work and now school only fuel efficient. About 6 or 7 months ago I began to experience an intermittent problem with vehicle it would crank but not start. I would have the vehicle towed to my local mechanic and not faulty codes were discovered. This happened about three or four times until frustrated I parked the vehicle around the first of February 2013 and used my other vehicle for school. The other day I decided to have the vehicle looked at by another local dealership near my home not the Chrysler dealership were purchased my dealing with the dealership folks are not positive or beneficial to me. The mechanic at buddy rays auto care in canon city checked the vehicle and traced the problem to a connection wiring system that was attached to the fuel pump. From their explanation the vehicle was in danger of catching fire if this problem persisted. I contacted my local dealership in an attempt to report this matter and they have not assisted telling me instead that the car had to be in their shop. Because of the danger posed by this problem I have had the vehicle repaired at a cost of $765 dollars to replace the fuel pump, and wiring connectors plus labor. My concern for this car having less than 100,000 miles in my opinion should not have face this type of malfunction in the fuel and electrical system.
First two complaints have been recalled and serviced. Said recalls were for # 1 engine stalling and # 2 driver airbag under seat sensor illuminating on and off on dash. Even after the service was performed for the recalls, I still have engine stalling during stops and on deceleration the vehicle threatens to stall. I need to keep giving gas and on humid days that is indicative of possible rain the threat is more often. The second recall complaint that I am still experiencing is the air bag illuminator on dash for the drivers side goes on and off and the wires under the drivers seat are involved when driver seat moves front or back. Stalling is a safety issue that can cause personal injury or death to occupants in this car or nearby cars sharing the road. Also the air bag sensor problem keeps me in fear that the airbag will not deploy when necessary or will deploy accidentally on its own while the vehicle is in motion. I also have a complaint that the car when braking for a stop continued to rev causing me to use the emergency break and I had to shut off the car to stop the car totally.I have noticed that this issue is common with other peoples complaint and an inquiry would seem imminent for safety reasons. The dealership knowing the recalls have not secured the proper handling of my vehicle's safety wants to charge a diagnostic fee or a service fee when it is clear that the proper service was not rendered causing recall malfunctions to this date. For the two complaints that have recalls that I am inquiring about need to be addressed to the dealership asap for service and I would appreciate the outcome of this complaint in writing. As for the accelerator problem I would like to be kept abreast if a safety issue is mandated for the repair of that complaint. Thank you.
While traveling in Virginia on int.64 the electronic throttle control warning light came on and the car lost power. I turned the car off waited a minute and the car was fine. This has happened three times in the past. Dealer claimed it was fixed and it keeps happening periodically. Normally on trips.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact started the ignition and the instrument panel cluster displayed a dim lighting and then suddenly failed to illuminate. The failure occurred sporadically and also when the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the instrument panel cluster. The failure recurred after the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired for the second failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Air bag warning light intermittently comes on. Moving the seat will sometimes cause it to go off. Recall #07V240000 describes this problem but smith auto plex in american fork, Utah (where I purchased the car) refuses to do anything about it.
I bought my 2007 Chrysler Sebring brand new April 2007. After about a year (or less) and well under 20,000 miles the gas cap light would not go off, windshield wipers went off sporadically even in the "off" position, got stuck in park, fuel tank had to be replaced (which went out while I was driving), air bag light won't go off, etc. Had all these problems fixed only to have many of them recur. They were all fixed under warranty. Now after 36,000 miles and no warranty, the problems I have now are the windshield wipers still won't go off, my electric windows sometimes won't work at all (driver's side specifically), air bag light won't go off but occasionally when driver's seat is moved backward and forward but always returns, car will stall at times when pressing the gas pedal while driving. After the windshield wipers began going off again, took it to Chrysler dealership in my town...they contacted Chrysler to see if they would replace it again and they refused. All the recalls I read about that appear to pertain to my vehicle, Chrysler says my VIN is not a part of the recall (even though it's happening to my car too)! I will never buy another Chrysler vehicle for myself, or anyone in my family again! problems with this car started early and never went away.
Gas cap light has come on at least 10 times--stay on for 2-3 days, then go off for no reason-was at a local mechanic several times--been reset over and over. Radio keeps blowing a fuse-replaced at least 7 times. Headlights are delayed coming on when they are turned on. Now at 91,000 miles-vehicle refuses to start--tries to turn over, but wont. Had at local mechanic for 1 week-no codes will come up. Several components replaced-still refuses to start... now being towed to Chrysler dealer----and VIN#--is not listed on recall.
I have had my vehicle in for service on two different occasions for the same problem, the check engine light won't go off and now my vehicle will not engage out of park.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle would loose power and stall sporadically and without warning. The dealer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08V152000 (electrical system:wiring). The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 49,000.
My was making a loud knocking sounds while increasing speed, then sound would go away. Took it to dealership an they stated I didn't have any problems with my car. June 2011, my car started stalling while at stop light, now my car is wanting to stall while I'm driving around 50mph. Dash lights also flicker on and off. Chrysler dealership states they can't find anything wrong with my car since it's not giving them codes but recommend I replace the engine. I've been reading reviews of the same problems with this car company and there cars. How are they not responsible for all these motors people are having to replace, I think they should have to fix these problems an not get away with it.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While parked, the contact noticed that the tire pressure warning light was illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated to the contact that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 08V152000 (electrical system:wiring), but the recall had already been performed. The contact inspected the tire pressure monitoring system and noticed that the wiring was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
2007 Chrysler Sebring electronic throttle control light comes on and car cannot accelerate stalls almost to almost to a complete stop... only turning off the car resets this light for who knows how long it just happens and is very dangerous...this problem needs to be addressed before somebody gets seriously hurt...
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While driving at various speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall and lose all power. The failure recurred intermittently and the contact was able to successfully restart the vehicle after the failures. In addition, the contact noticed that the tire pressure monitoring system light was illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08V152000 (electrical system:wiring). The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. A private mechanic made several attempts to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 75,000.
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- Grand Terrace, CA, USA