2008 Chrysler Sebring Safety Review

July 22, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front impacts; four stars, passenger side impacts; four stars, rollover resistance
NHTSA

Frontal offset test results: Good
IIHS

The 2008 Chrysler Sebring gets mostly five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for crash protection, with four-star scores in passenger side-impact and rollover resistance.

Side-impact and curtain airbags are standard across the line, but stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes are optional on some models.

MyRide.com points out that "Electronic stability program plus traction control and Brake Assist," are optional on all but the AWD Limited sedan, where they are standard.

Conclusion

The 2008 Chrysler Sebring has good crash scores, but some important safety features are optional on selected models.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impacts; four stars, passenger side impacts; four stars, rollover resistanceNHTSAFrontal offset test results: GoodIIHS The 2008 Chrysler Sebring gets mostly five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for crash protection, with four-star scores in passenger side-impact and rollover resistance. Side-impact and curtain airbags are standard across the line, but stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes are optional on some models. MyRide.com points out that "Electronic stability program plus traction control and Brake Assist," are optional on all but the AWD Limited sedan, where they are standard. ConclusionThe 2008 Chrysler Sebring has good crash scores, but some important safety features are optional on selected models.  2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING STYLING | [6 out of 10] Autoblog: "the Sebring has odd proportions and a bulbous rear end" Car and Driver: "Styling might be too different" MyRide.com: "Unattractive inside and out" Cars.com: "nice looking, but bulkier than I expected" Kelley Blue Book: "the ...

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