P0700 on CHRYSLER SEBRING
Transmission Control System (MIL Request)
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Chrysler Sebring context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P0700.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P0700 Means on Your CHRYSLER SEBRING
P0700 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Transmission Control System (MIL Request). This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
Real CHRYSLER SEBRING Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
"The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to park(P), but after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle rolled forward. The contact then noticed that the instrument panel indicated that the transmission was in drive(D)."
"Check engine light came on and i started having erractic shifting, codes came back as po755, p0700, p0716, p1607. this vehicle's transmission will not shift. i have taken to numerous shops half of them say it the pcm the other say it needs a transmission replacement."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on CHRYSLER SEBRING
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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