Is the 2007 Chrysler Sebring a bad year?
336 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 78, 7.8× a quiet Sebring year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 38k–91k miles, where you are now.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Sebring owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 58,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 119 (35%) | 48k–104k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 71 (21%) | 40k–96k miles · around this mileage | — |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 71 (21%) | 40k–93k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 40 (12%) | 45k–90k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 40 (12%) | 38k–89k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Fuel system | 34 (10%) | 57k–125k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Steering | 12 (4%) | 36k–84k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Body structure | 8 (2%) | 55k–126k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 20 (6%) | 70k–130k miles · ahead | — |
| Brakes | 34 (10%) | 18k–52k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 11 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Stability control | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Engine and cooling | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 58,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 336 complaints: 17 mention a crash · 21 mention a fire · 9 report an injury.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in May 2025.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
I have a 2007 Chrysler Sebring touring. I bought it used in june 2010.
As I was slowing for a red signal at an intersection, my engine shut off as if I turned off the key. It didn't shudder or give any indication that there was difficulty with the engine performance, it simply ceased running.
Was reversing out of parking space and engine stalled. This is not the first occurrence.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 58,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Chrysler Sebring: 7
Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling. Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector. This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative. Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly. This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic temperature control (Atc) only, the software programmed into the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative. This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving. If the hood opens while driving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chrysler: 32
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Chrysler Sebring. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
STAR Center News No. 78 - Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds…
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Neighbouring years
2006 Sebring: 119 complaints, keep it · 2008 Sebring: 238 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Chrysler Sebring a bad year?
336 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 78, 7.8× a quiet Sebring year. At 58,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 38k–91k miles, where you are now.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (119), air bags (71), engine (71), speed control (40), transmission and drivetrain (40). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 38k–91k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring have?
7 recall campaigns list this model year: Electrical system (NHTSA 08V-152), Engine and cooling (NHTSA 07V-473), Latches and locks (NHTSA 07V-414), Air bags (NHTSA 07V-240) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.