Instrumental cluster dash lights is defective part.

- Martin, GA, USA

To NHTSA I just purchase a 2007 Chrysler sabring. I took my daughter and myself out to dinner that evening and enjoyed our night as we got back in the car an start heading home just as I got on the freeway I suddenly realize that the interior dashboard light went out and it is not turning on. I was unable to see the speed thermometer. I pulled over and took a uber home. I look online regards to this part it is called instrument cluster. From what I read online this part goes out all the time on this vehicle. Unable to see what speed I'm going.I cannot drive please help to have this part fixed repair or replace the instigate cluster (interior lights) all other interior lights like the radio heater/ac panel lights works. I thank god thatthe traffic on the highway was not happy or busy I was able to pull over to the side of the freeway and then I look at all the panels the button for the lights and no matter what I did interior like did not turn on. There was no accident caused by this because I was safe but it is unsafe for driving on the road not able to see the speed you're going. Can we please figure out how to get this taking care of that is dangerous to drive at night unable to see the speed when but they stream crossing you don't know how fast you're going to estimate when to press on your break. Knowing younger kids think they know how to control the speed and I think not to be put in that position when you cannot see the speed it will take a chance on anything to my heart is not safe to drive on road at all I just wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart to safety committee group for the government I urge you please take care of the situation and issue thank you for taking the time and reading my request.please contact me and inform me on how is this gonna get taken care of.or ever is not either way please inform call or text me..........

- Reno, NV, USA

I have researched and several of these cars have this issue. I bought my car used August 2018, I love this car...but.. the dash lights have never worked!! so, if you drive my car at dark you have no idea how fast you are driving!! please won't you fix this? this is a costly repair, that is too well known for these cars and makes it very dangerous!!! also, the cruise is affected and does not work as well.please fix for me.

- Lapeer, MI, USA

We just bought a used car, this Chrysler Sebring, on 3/28/19. My daughter drove it home in the dark last night and said that there was no lighting in the instrument panel. After doing some research, I see that this often happens. Happens when vehicle is still and moving. I'm assuming this happened to the previous owners.

- Madison, SD, USA

My instrument panel has no background lights, they do T turn on at all. I took it into a local shop and they said all the fuse are good and they think it might be a modgular (battery) that needs to be replaced. I have seen a lot of other owners having this same issue with their Sebring as well.

- Evart, MI, USA

"takata recall " my car dashboard lights all went dead and all the fuses are good. Turn on car one evening and dashboard wss not lit up. I cant see my speed or gas gage nothing on all dashboard. So I drove home 30 miles in the night not knowing ir I was going to slow or fast.

- Ellenville, NY, USA

I've put 2 starters on my 2007 chysler Sebring in the last 3 months. The car starts greats then while driving it starts to make this loud grinding noise and once you cut the car off it just clicks. This time it did the same thing but this time when I cut the car off it kept running and I had to go turn the ignition switch off again and of course it won't start.

- Highland Park, MI, USA

Dashboard was dim with airbag indicator light always on when purchased. The problems started with dashboard lights going in and out and the wipers not working properly around November of last year. Was told fuses needed to be changed, so they were. Same issue. Then 3 months ago taillight bulb went out, changed it and the taillights have not worked since. Was told it has to be taken to dealer authorized shop for electrical box repair after taking car to three different shops who all said they could not find the issue. Today battery looking light came on and before I could turn around to go back home the car immediately shut off and would not start without a jump. The lightning bolt in parentheses came up and car accelerated without my foot being on gas but would not go above 30 mph once I made it home it turned off and refuses to start 6 hrs later. The battery light, lightning bolt symbol and airbag lights all show on dash and will not go off.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Interior dash lights flicker on and off at night, sometimes remaing off. As such, speedometer isn't illuminated, as well as other guages. I googled this condition and by the responses I saw, this is a widespread problem in the Chrysler Sebring and there should be an immediate recall before someone gets hurt from diverting attention from the road to the dash situation. This happens if the vehicle is stopped, moving, turning, on a city street and in highway conditions. It happens when traveling on smooth pavement or rougher conditions. The vehicle is in like new condition and has never been wrecked.

- Charleston, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 40 mph, the wipers and headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure recurred. The VIN was excluded from any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 181,080.

- Pensicola, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While driving approximately 60 mph, the headlights and instrument panel lights dimmed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.

- Trinity, NC, USA

The electrical in the dash started flickering on and off without warning. Eventually it stopped working all together. I took it to a service dept I work at and they told me I needed to take it back to the dealer because they would have to rip the whole dash apart and replace it. That would cost me around $600. Seems like other people have had the same problem. Has this ever been a recall?

- Souderton, PA, USA

Most recently the electronic throttle control light came on, the owners manual indicates that the vehicle may loose control of speed and cause an accident. Further research indicated that this was a common problem and that people have lost control of there vehicles and or been in accidents as they were unable to slow down or stop do to this issue. Many of the complainants on line were individuals with young children as I am and have serious concerns for injury or death. Local dealers had issues resolving the problem. My second issue which is also a common issue for Chrysler owners is that the instrument cluster lights go out and cease to work and you will not be able to see any of your instruments at night such as your speed, tachometer, gas gauge, engine temperature ect. This is a big safety concern as you can not see your speed at night or early in the morning when kids are going to school and reduced speeds are in affect, as well as being able to know if your running out of gas or car is overheating causing further damage. I did although find a recall for different models with gas gauge issues as a safety concern for running out of gas. This instrument cluster issue has to be far worse than the gas gauge recall as it causes the same concerns plus several more in just one problem. When I called the recall line they said that its not on the recall list but was able to confirm the gas gauge issue I attached below. Fuel gauge may overstate fuel level models : Chrysler Sebring, Dodge avenger engine, March 16, 2009 the began March, 2009. The Chrysler recall number is J02. I will be forwarding this complaint and posting to the executives of Chrysler as well as my local media, and insurance company for validity of my complaint. I hope to be contacted for this issue to be resolved.

- Newman Lake, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. Also, the contact stated that the front passenger side low beam fog light and rear passenger brake light failed to illuminate properly. The contact attempted to remedy the failure by replacing the bulbs. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The technician was not able to diagnose or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000...updated 11/17/14 updated 12/02/14

- Riverview, MI, USA

Driving down the highway at night and dash light started flickering and then went off. I understand this is a common problem on this type of car.

- Lake Alfred, FL, USA

When turning on the headlights, the dash light (instrument cluster) will not come on right away. If/when the dash light does try to come on, it flickers and blinks. This is a hazard when driving at night as you cannot see your speed, gas limit or engine temperature.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

My 2007 chyrsler Sebring is stuck at work in park! it wont come undone. Did everything I thought would trigger it. Brake bulbs, tire lock, gas cap etc etc. So my car is sitting in my work garage until I find out how to fix it.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

Highway safety there are millions of autos on the U.S. highways (and around the world), with headlight lenses that are foggy that is, no longer clear. The result is that the light from the headlights is dispersed more widely and not focused forward, for the driver to see the road ahead. For drivers going in the opposite direction, it results in blinding them. All of this can contribute to increased traffic accidents and deaths. The auto manufacturers have been allowed to get away with this terrible car design far too long. They must be required to use materials for the headlight lenses, that will not pit and abrade over time, thus retaining the clarity of original manufacture. Just look around at vehicles on the road. The process of deterioration begins when the vehicle hits the road for the first time. The plastic materials used gradually abrade due to wind, mud, salt, etc., etc. While there are processes that auto owners can use or have performed, to polish the lenses and reasonably restore the original clarity. Few do it because they either dont recognize the problem or do not want to spend the time/money to correct it. If the government can require such safety items as seat belts and air bags, it can require better materials for headlight lenses and save lives. Go back to glass this condition did not develop with the old sealed-beam headlights. Glass can be molded to any shape desired. The matter should have been addressed years ago. The NHTSA has been negligent in not doing something about this issue. Dont wait!! while I cannot specify a specific date of an accident or vehicle related to this problem, I have entered below, in order to get this message delivered. As I said just look at cars in your parking lot, even you own vehicle (unless it is only a couple of years old) and you will see what I mean.

- Penfield, NY, USA