2002 CHRYSLER Sebring

vehicle kept loosing oil pressure. Vehicle needed to be disassembled, cleaned, and a new oil pump installed

The car overheats I have too add coolant at least 3 times a day…and now the suspension went out and needs replacing oil light is on ….car shuts off when stopping at stop lights..

We were the original owners of this vehicle. Took the car in for service regularly. Few problems here and there we had fixed over the years but nothing major. At 100,752 miles the engine seized. The car was out of town so we had it towed to the local Chrysler Dealer. They informed us that there was sludge build up in the engine. “Check vehicle engine appears to be locking up. When you turn the key there is met to metal removed oil cap can see what appears to be sludge build up Tried to turn crank pulley would barely move” quote off of the work sheet. We took this car in for oil changes why would there be sludge build up? We had the 2.7 replaced with a used 2.7. Less than a year later that engine failed. We have since disposed of the car. This car should have lasted much much longer. This is a manufacturer defect.

In April 2011, we purchased a 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited Edition (with 2.7 engine) from a privite owner. In January 2013 it was towed to Napleton Chrysler dealership in Kissimmee. They still have our vehicle. We had purchased an extended warranty from Gold Key for $2695.00 which is still in effect, but they will not cover the engine due to the sludge build up. This car was only used for leisure and we put less than 3,000 miles since we have owned it. Also, we had the oil changed using synthetic. My husband is on disability and we can not afford to pay for an engine replacement. Unfortunately, I think we will have to junk the car.

On Good Friday, I was on my way home and getting on the Freeway and upon accelerating, my engine just dies right on the Freeway, I coasted to the shoulder and called a tow truck. My mechanic said my engine seized and I would have to replace it. I cannot afford a new car, I take very good care of my car and want another engine put into it!

Malfunction light on

Oil Sludge from the 2.7L Engine caused my engine to seize up.

engine died due to oil sludge problem, however we kept the vehicle well maintained and serviced

Timing belt broke and killed the engine.

With 84,700 miles, the oil light started coming on at idle. The local Chrysler dealer where I purchased the car said it had sludge, either trade the car or put a new engine in it. The car was purchase used with approx 20K miles. No one at the dealer told me the 2.7 engine had sludge problems or that the oil change interval was critical or that since it was used, Chrysler would never honor any type of responsibility for the lousy design. I\’ve had the oil pan and oil pickup tube removed and cleaned. I\’ve replaced the oil at 200 – 500 mile intervals since the problem started (about 5 times). The oil in the car is clean. I\’ll probably have the oil pump replaced but with little hope of success. If I put a new engine in it, I\’ll get rid of it as soon as I\’m sure I\’m not passing a piece of junk to someone else.Obviously, Chrysler will never see my smiling face enter their showroom again.

Winshield cracked this springAir/Heater blower switch failed last yearRear Suspension pass side failed top mounting bracked failed allowing strut to protrude trunk areaTires wore outMotor, Mechanic said oil passage to timing chain failed causing timing chain to strech slip and cause catastropic failure of engine and valve train motor ruined

While driving the car in town it began to make chattering noise and then died. We had it towed to our mechanic. He said oil looked like chocolate milk. This meant water was in the oil. This could only happen if there was a crack in the system somewhere allowing coolant and lubricant to mix. We took it for 2 other mechanics for opinions. All three mechanics agreed. The recommended course of action was a remanufactured engine.That’s it.John Donegan

While driving on the Garden State Parkway during rush hour, my Chrysler Sebring stalled out at a toll plaza without any prior warning that trouble was on the horizon. The car started without trouble only to stall out a few seconds later in moving traffic. I had just enough time to make it over to the shoulder. The car was towed to a service station where it was determined that “the engine blew up.” It was then towed to a nearby Chrysler dealer in Dayton, NJ where it remains at this time. After reading all of the problems drivers have had with this engine, I am bracing for a fight and need your help.

While driving along a very busy Interstate, car very suddenly and dramitaclly started losing power and started stalling. After very nearly being hit by upcoming traffic from the rear, wa able to get car off Interstate and had it towed to local garage. Mechanic says engine is Blown and needs to be replaced. Sludge. We have had the oil changed on a regular basis and well within the guidelines in our owners manual. This engine blew after only 43,195 miles.Chrysler dealer said that Chrysler will not assist in any manner, shape or form based on their experience. I guess we will have to look for an attorney who is creating a class action suit against Chrysler. Update 12-20-06: I had it towed to my local mechanic, who informed that the engine would have to be replaced. My local mechanic then had it towed to a local Chrysler dealership. Of course, they wanted to see all of the \"ORIGINAL\" copies of my services records… specifically…. oil changes. Thankfully, I was able to produce them ALL. Each one indicated that I had changed the oil each time within the recommended time and mileage. It took them 7 weeks to do it… but they \"DID\" install anew engine in the vehicle and I had to pay only the $100.00 deductible. I consider myself extremely lucky, as most people do not keep their service records. And after reading about all of the superfluous reasons that Chrysler would come up with to \"NOT\" replace their engines, I was one of the lucky ones. I wanted to let you know that at least ONE owner got his engine replaced under the 7/70 warranty. Now… the only question is: Has the engine \"new\" they installed had the problems fixed, which caused the sludging problem to begin with? Have the oil return ports been enlarged ? Has all of the metal \"flash\" been properly removed from the engine ? Thank you for your web site and knowledge it has provided me.

Water Pump came apart, timming chain jumped. bent valve in clyinder heads, Berings and paart in oil pan.

Water pump began leaking and needed replaced. Repair required replacement of many other faulty parts. An automobile, that has been well cared for, with only 73,414 miles should not require this type of cost to repace a water pump. The way Chrysler engineered this model car made it difficult to obtain access to working on the engine and components.

WATER LEAKS – LEAKS SOMEWHERE INTO VEHICLE DURING PROLONGED OR HARD RAINS – ACCUMULATES UP TO 3″ AT TIMES.HAD TO REPLACE ALL CARPETS TO RID OF SMELLS.DEALER HAD NO CLUE AT FIRST ATTEMPT AND THEN ADMITTED THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH SIMILAR VEHICLES. DID NOT OFFER TO COVER SOME OF THE COST.STILL DEALING WITH ISSUE – NOT RESOLVED YET.

Vehicle experienced Engine failure due to an internal problem. This vehicle has a 2.7 liter engine.

Timing Chain Failure..also, Sludge in engine. Did not repair this problem as it is too expensive.

Timing belt on engine broke and cracked the engine. Case was full of sludge. Oil change interval documented at ~ every 8,000 km. No engine warning lights ever to indicate potential problem.Chrysler refused to cover under warranty, stating that regular maintenance was not properly carried out. Engine was replaced by my local mechanic out of my pocket. Replaced with a re-built 2.7L engine purchased from Chrysler.

This engine locked up in May. We were able to get it running again but a recent visit to get an oil change revealed leaks in the head gasket, oil & Trans pan gaskets. The serviceman informed me that the engine is on it’s last leg, even with regular maintenance.

The oil light came on. Ran rough for about a minute and then engine died. Checked oil-fine.Tried restarting but engine had seized up.

The engine started making a loud noise, I pulled it into a Monro Muffler which I was next to. They ended up tearing the engine apart and told me the tension rod that holds the timing chain broke. I paid $1589.12 to have that fixed. Drove the car about 20 miles and it started making a loud noise again. I had the car towed back to Monro Muffler and they have now told me I need a new engine. The estimate says spun bearing, connecting rod noise, cam seizing, metal shavings in oil. I have been without the car for 2 weeks as of today. The above total repair cost does not include the cost of having the car towed, nor the cost of renting a car, not to mention the inconvience of being stranded 17 miles from home. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

The engine failed due to oil sludge build up. The car was properly maintained. Although I am the second owner, I have access to all the maintenance records for this vehicle. The oil was changed 1000 miles before engine failure with no obvious problems being discovered. When driving home from work the engine started banging and pinging. I made it to the last mile to my home and had to have the car towed from there.

The check engine light and low oil pressure lights started to come on. When takin to the 5 star dealership was told that both warning lights were due to my transmission problems and I needed two new o2 sensors. $1500.00 dollars later check engine light is off, now like so many others the oil light flashes on and off while idling in drive at stop lights. The engine has recently stalled out on me while driving and am just waiting for the engine to cease up.

The car had developed a \"knock in the engine. Took it into the dealer where they said it had developed sludge in the oil. Chrysler rep came and looked at it and said it was caused by us. The car has had 3 oil changes in less than 21,000 miles.Dealer now says we need to replace the engine. Web investigation shows we would be throwing good money after bad if we put a rebuilt 2.7L engine in and spent the $5,000 to $7,000 to do this.

The car dealer is claiming I did not maintain the oil in my car and that there is a \"sludge\" problem. At this point my car is still at the dealer and they are giving me the run around.

tensioner for timing chain broke. 2.7L v6. Private mechanic tore down the engine. No sludge was found in engine. Called local Chrysler dealer – no assistance. Contacted Chrysler Customer Assistance and they denied assistance.

sudenly broke & had no gears

Sludged up engineSpun a rod bearingEngine was junk

Sludge was found in the engine causing the oil pump suction screen to clog, causing oil starvation to engine. Oil was changed every 7500 miles as requested by dealership. Last oil change done by dealer and two before that done by customer, and three before that done by dealer.

sludge build up was caused of engine failure

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Right rear window regulartor failed. Designed incorrectly allowing cable to jump sheave. Replacement part was redisgned to correct problem. dealer would not pay for new part since car was out of warranty. Concerned that other rear window has same problem and I will have to repair design deficiency at my cost.

Remove & replace LONG BLOCK because of oil starvation.

recent engine failure. rod knock,head gasket failure.Waiting for mechanich’s estimate

Rear Window De-Icer- did not repair.Big problem was engine failure due to oil sludge. The cost of replacing my engine is currently at $6000. I change my oil regularly with a reputable company or my husband does it. I never go beyond 4000 miles between changes. While driving my car in rush hour traffic, it abruptly came to a halt and stalled. There was no warning other than a 30 second not sounding quite right. When I raised the hood it had oil all over but very thin, When I checked the dipstick it indicated I had way too much fluid in it. It was 3xs the normal height on the dipstick. It was apparent that there was water in my oil indicating that the head gasket was gone as well. My mechanic has indicated there is sludge built up in the engine and there is noone who wants to replace a head gasket on this engine with its known, documented problems…so a new engine is required.

RAIN WATER LEAKING IN TO TRUNK AND REAR FLOORBOARDS.I FOUND ABOUT 5 GALLONS IN THE ONCE AND HAVE TO KEEP UP ON IT ON A REGULAR BASIS.

Primary problem is with total engine failure on 02/15/07; car just died while driving with no warning lights notification. Was on interestate when car started making strange noise and luckily close to exit ramp where it coasted to end of ramp and completely stopped. Called tow truck and car taken to nearest Chrysler dealership. They thought it was the battery, since we were in the midst of a terrific cold spell, so I told them to put a new one in. They then tested electrical but found it wasn’t that and they couldn’t diagnose problem but suspected an engine problem. Service rep called warranty company for authorization to diagnose and repair. [I had purchased extended warranty through dealership where I purchased car before factory warranty ran out.] When I got call back from service rep after he spoke to warranty company, the story had completely changed: oil filter was filthy, oil was like “mud”, I had to authorize and pay $600+ to check engine for problem; warranty company would then send someone out after I paid $600 for diagnosis, but if they ruled it was owner neglect, it would cost $8K for new engine which I would have to pay out of pocket. This is totally a lie; oil was serviced and changed on regular basis and personally checked at least twice a week. Upon doing on-line investigation, found that this engine is defective and problem usually doesn’t happen until 50,000 miles. Chrysler knows that the engine is going to fail but is denying all claims and warranty company is following suit by blaming owners. I have read that Chrysler sent memo to dealership about this problem and to deny warranty claims.I spoke to the service manager at dealership the next day [first service rep was no longer with them!] and he told me he knew exactly what was going on as the same problem happened to him with his Dodge Stratus; it died at 55,000 miles and he ended up donating to charity. He told me that the problem was the car needed a heavy duty oil pump to ensure that the oil went into the engine properly, and if Chrysler had notified owners with this engine and paid the $200 repair needed the engine wouldn’t have siezed up. Instead Chrysler chose to hide the truth and blame the owner when the engine finally gives out. They know they are at fault but are denying responsibility. This is the fifth Chrysler I’ve owned and the third Sebring. The last two Sebring’s I had were leased and I never had one problem with them, which is why I bought the top of the line convertible this time.Chrysler needs to be held accountable for this problem and made to pay the cost of repairs for their faulty engine. They knew they had a serious problem in 2001 but continued to produce and put this same engine in cars until 2004 knowing there was a high probability the engine would fail. This is consumer fraud at the highest level!

On, 07/10/07, with 102067, my car started to sputter. The first occurrence was at the Eisenhower Avenue exit at I395, in VA. I took the car to Van Dorn Exxon where it was diagnosed with a broken water pump. The engine was taken apart, and the water pump was replaced for approximately $1500. I was then notified that there was a potential for additional damage because antifreeze got into the engine when the water pump broke. The mechanic recommended that the oil be changed prior to 5000 miles. Subsequently, we noticed that fluid was leaking from the engine area. The mechanic diagnosed it as a broken crank shaft, 104441, and he repaired it and changed the oil. This was still prior to the 5000 mile goal from the water pump repair. Then, on Monday morning, while traveling to work the car/engine cut off at the intersection of US Rt1 and Lorton Rd. The car was towed to Van Dorn Exxon, and has sat there. The mechanic determined that the motor has locked up due to antifreeze leaking into the engine from a broken water pump. There is visible damage to the engine.

On June 25, 2003 my wife was on her way to work on highway 70 west when her Michelin MX4 tire separated. The top of the tire came completely off, all that was left were the side walls of the tire. She called me on her cell phone and told me her rear wheel came off her car because she saw it go across the road behind her. I asked her to go out and check the car, because at this time, she was in the median. As she checked she discovered the wheel was intact but the top of the tire had separated. Triple A was called and witnessed the problem along with the State patrol. I took the car to have the tire replaced and later called Chrysler (800-992-1997) file #11479642, and was told that I was to call Michelin (800-847-3435) and was told by both parties that they couldn\’t help me. Michelin said that if the tire was run on low tire pressure that could happen and they would not help. Our car is in excellent condition along with the tires. My complaint, at this point is, not he replacement of the tire but Michelin should have a large Danger sign on their brochure that tells this kind of problem could cause a major accident. Chrysler might consider what GM has which is a tire pressure monitor. Fortunately my wife was not injured or car damaged because of light highway traffic. I have driven a car for over 40 years and sold cars for 20 years and haven\’t seen this happen. I DEMAND that the consumers out there become aware by PUBLIC knowledge. PLEASE HELP SO SOMEONE DOESN\’T GET HURT OR INJURED. Thank you.

On Dec. 24th 2003..Auto was running normal.. Then heard flutter noise from car. Started to feel hesitation as I pressed on gas pedal. It would run ok for a few minutes then hesitation felt again. Car stopped in middle of traffic..causing drivers to swerve around me while honking their horns and yelling at me. I will always remember the tractor trailer truck\’s screeching brakes and gears shifting as it approached the back of my stopped car..I was shaking and crying..I was so scared..I prayed for my car to start so I could get out of a dangerous situation..and it did start..I drove to Fairway Chrysler Dealership (Kissimmee)..Days later I was told the car needed a new engine due to sludge..Dealership and Chrysler refuse to honor warranty even though car was maintained properly..April 04, Dealership relocating to St.Cloud. I was told to have the car towed off their lot and that it was to dangerous to start or drive without a new engine (told it could cause a fire).The car now sits in my apt garage while I struggle to make the $525 monthly car payment and the payment for the use of a car to get back and forth to work .. This is a financial, emotional,and physical nightmare for me.. My co-workers listen to me everyday complain about my attempts to contact Chrysler and their lack of response to numerous letters and calls..I owned the car for 18 months at time of failure with less than 28,000 miles.. Even after being in a Chrysler Dealership infomercial praising Chrysler and how \"I LOVE MY CAR\", the \"2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED CONVERTIBLE\" My dream car that I struggled to save $3000.00 to use as a down payment…Everyone that saw that infomercial says to me jokingly, \"So how much do you love your car now?\"..\"Do you still love your car?\" This brings me to tears..it hurts me so much..But that was then May 2002 and this is now December 2004.. It will be one year on December 24, 2004 that my car broke down… Please someone help me..EWC

oil sludge buildup in engine which is the 2.7L

OIL PAN GASKET LEAKING HAD OIL CHANGED ON 11-04-06 50244 MILES AT THAT TIME TRANSMISSION REAR MAIN GASKET IS LEAKING ALSO

Oil light would come on when I would come to a stop, took in to have checked and oil change, was told I had oil sludge. At first we thought it was the sensor switch but that was OK. I still owed two more years on the car. And I was not looking to trade it in because I loved this car up until now. I did not have the money to invest in a new engine so I traded it in before the engine went now I\’m in an upside down loan. I called the Chysler warranty department and left a message and that was a week ago and no one has returned my call as of 10/21/06. I was heart broken when I had to trade my car in, I was hoping to get a least another 5 years or more from this car.

Oil light keeps coming on, oil is not low. Oil is changed every 3 to 4 months. Took car to repair shop for light coming on. I was told that it is either the sensor or the motor. The shop put oil presure switch & changed the oil, with in two weeks of this, light came back on. I was told that it is the motor. My choicer are to either get a new motor & get rid of car. I was also told that chrysler is aware of this and will not do anything to fix the problem. I owe over $12,000 on this car, I can not afford a motor. I bought this car used 2 years ago. No problems ever until this year. 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2.7 liter engine. I would like to know if Chrysler is going recall this model for this problem. I want Chrysler to fix my car @ no cost to me.

October Update: I have since put in the Jasper motorcosting $6,135 + rental. I purchased my car 4/27/02 with 92 miles on it-within the first few weeks the oil light came on-dealership indicated it was \"low from the factory, at another time-\"there was a leak,\" and then the transmission line needed replaced. Then I had it in for numerous times the brake light came on-each time I took it to the dealership, I thought it would be covered under warranty-however I was charged for pads, etc and wrote BBB [and reimbursed]. My tires were also replaced. 8/17/04 my oil light came on-and I seemed to lose power-I pulled off to the side of the road-with an officer\’s aiding called a tow-to my amazement oil low-I was told the next day the engine seized. Although I had done oil changes -in between having it at the shop for other repairs -my last one was 12/03/03-I had added oil in the Spring prior to the brake situation. As of today-[3 weeks without transportation as I\’m no longer under warranty-despite having powertrain 7years/70,000] and despite initially being told by \"Sue\" Chrysler \"that since it was so close to the Warranty she would see what they could do\" they have declined and \"closed the file\" based on what the dealership [Fitzgeralds Gaithersburg] advised them. Consumer Affairs Rockville went with me yesterday and yes, I witnessed the sludge-I was not surprised per what I have been reading on the internet. I also found out there was a kink in a line re: this engine-Chrysler is adament there \"are no recalls\" I bought this car per all the warranty hype-being a single female and having had numerous problems with a twice accident Sunbird. It appalls me that money is more a concern than Safety and it will take someone crashing driving this motor at high speed when it suddenly dies [with no prior warning] I am also disgruntled with the dealership-this is not 5 star service. I have also contacted The States Attorney General, 7 on your side, FTC, and today will write 20/20 and my Senator. We have to act on this.letter to 20/20, 48hours; Senator Van Hollen and Sarbanes; etc:Cynthia Faville13306 Kilmarnock way, #kGermantown, MD 20874301-594-4648 [w] August 27, 2004Dear Sir/Madame:I attempted to reach a zone Manager [to no avail] by phone regarding a dire problem I am having with my Chrysler Sebring 2002 convertible I bought new at Fitzgerald Auto Mall, Gaithersburg. With 92 miles on it when first purchased I initially had a problem with low oil when the light came on. In taking it Fitzgerald I was advised it was low from the factory and the gentleman put a quart of oil in it. The light came on again, and I was advised a

My wife\’e 2002 Sebring with the 2.7l motor is losing oil pressure at idle. We had the sensor replaced and it is still coming on. The engine no doubt is going to fail in the near future. There should be a nation wide recall of these engines. Why hasn\’t Chrysler acted ???Brian Kleshinski OD

My motor totally and completely locked up and is now undrivable. The motor will have to be replaced. I get my oil changes every 3000 miles and the car is garage kept etc….

My car would not start. It was towed to dealer; whereupon checking it out, I was told, the timing chain had broken; causing damage to the valves and, therefore, the entire engine needed to be replaced.The cost to install a rebuilt engine was quoted at $8,800; which is more than Consumer Report’s list as the current retail value of the vehicle. I, therefore, have not authorized the repairs and am trying to find out what recourse is available.Thank you!

My car has 55,000 miles, the oil light kept coming on and of, so I took it to have the oil changed and that didn’t fix the problem. The car suddenly cut off while driving and had AAA tow it to my house, becasue the said it was something in the engine and I should have it looked at. Of course, I went to the Chrysler dealer where I live and had them look at it, they had my car a whole month and decided that the car had sludge in the bottom of the engine and that it would have to be replaced for around $6,000. I asked about the extended warranty and they said to bring them records of every oil change that I had on the vehicle and if it was 2,000 miles or less in intervals that the extended warranty would cover it. I have records of all oil changes except 1 (one) and they said that there was nothing that they could do. So I am stuck with a piece of junk until I can have it fixed. It really makes me angry that I am still paying for a car and can’t even drive it. At the time of purchase no one at the dealer told me the 2.7 engine had sludge problems or that the oil change interval was critical or that since it was used (it had 19K miles when purchased), at the time I purchased that I should maintain records of every oil change in case of problems. Chrysler has done an injustice to its customers by not provingin them with information about the engine. This is awful and I think that Chrysler should do something about it. I will never purchase another Chrysler ever again. I will walk first.

Motor seized at 26 thousand miles regular oil changes were done but Chysler would not cover because of oil sludge. Was forced to pay 3800 for a used motor.with 10 thousand more miles on it.. car was still covered under warrenty.

Motor has failed. I maintained the engine myself, thus I do not have proof of maintenance. The car is still under warranty. On October 18, Tom Edwards Chryler in Bartow, Florida told me that there was not enough sludge in the engine to throw out the warranty. They said they would replace the needed parts at Chrysler\’s expense. On October 19, they called me and said they would replace the entire engine at Chrysler\’s expense. On October 20, they called me and said they changed their minds. They said it was my fault. Any mechanic I have talked to has said that no engine should go out at such low mileage.

Moldy smell from defrost. The heater motor resistor failed and fan would only work on setting 4. The waterhousing unit on top the engine where the radiator hoses & sensors are is leaking around the top frame/gasket and when the engine is running is spraying anti-freeze. The driver side power window is slow (the only one). The door creaks even though the dealership tried to fix it. The seat mechinism has never worked properly to return to an upright position once the latch was activated to enter the back seat. The dealership told me to “order” a new seat.

Loud lower end engine knock

Loud knocking sound in engine. Had car towed to dealership. Was told I needed a new engine due oil sludge build up.

Long Block-Remove and replace-Consists of cylinder block fitted with pistons, rings,connecting rods,crankshaft and all bearings,cylinder head,camshaft, timing chain or belt and sprockets. Includes: Clean and transfer and electrical assemble.

Lack of engine oil circulation due to faulty engine designOil changes done every 3,000-4,000 miles regularly

Knocking in 2.7L engine. Engine evaluated by Atlantic Automotive. Prognosis: sludge build up, inadequate oil distribution, replace engine.

In August 2004, without warning while travelling on the highway, temp warning light activated. Pulled over, shut down vehicle, and arranged tow to dealership where it was diagnosed with a cracked waterpump housing.In January 2005, again without warning, and no more than about 2 weeks since last oil change, engine stalled. Restarted and pulled off road and shut down. Checked oil and it was very thick and black. Drove slowy to close by Chrysler dealership, as temp gauge began to rise, but not into red zone prior to arrival. Dealer diagnosed irreparable engine damage, due to water pump failure which caused coolant to mix with engine oil destroying inner parts. Recommended a factory rebuilt Chrysler engine for approx. $7000.00 CDN. I chose instead an independent rebuilder for $3600.00 CDN. Neither Chrysler Canada, nor the dealership where I leased this vehicle (Orillia Dodge Jeep)was willing to offer any compensation. And in fact, when the lease comes due in January 2006, they are not willing factor in the low mileage, warrantied rebuilt engine, when calculating my kilometer penalty.This car was not abused, and regular oil changes were done, not always exactly on the numbers, but never far enough past to justify complete engine failure.Thank you for your time.Victor Ciampini

I’m tired of being screwed around with and never getting anywhere but down. I need to know where to go from here. I don’t have the money to spend on a motor which costs about 5,000 dollars and continue to make my payments on my car. HELP!

I would have to call dealership to get the dates on the other problems but the one I am having now is the engine I was going up the interstate and my engine got to making a noise I called my mechanic and he told me to get off as soon as possible lucky I was at an exit and sure enough he was right on the money sludge in engine I had to be towed home$150 cause I was one and half hours from home. I had no sign this was happening my mechanic told me I was lucky the last person that came theirs just stopped on them. I have over 100000miles but I feel Chrysler should have to pay me something as much as you pay for these cars. WHAT CAN I DO!!!! Sherry Smith

I was driving my car on Sunday and the engine locked up. I had no warning with the engine or oil light. I had it towed to Brandon Dodge and they told me that it had spun bearing in the piston because of oil sludge. I saw on your website the trouble they have been having with this.

I was driving down the road to my apartment when the car acted like it was going to die, but didn\’t. As I continued down the street and when I got to my driveway to the complex the car acted like it was going to die againbut didn\’t. As I was backing the car into parking space, then and the car died and steam came from under the hood. There was no indication that the car was running hot at all until I tried to crank up to finish backing into parking space and the car would not crank up.

I rearended another car at 40 miles an hour and the airbags did not come out.just wondering why.

I noticed the oil light came on when stopped, and engine at idle.On January 22,2008 took to a garage to check out the problem.I was told that the oil pressure is only 3psi at idle.This is due to oil sludge, and defects of the 2.7 engine, which is very common, and the engine should be replaced, or buy another car. It\’s not safe to drive it.I was unaware of this typical problem.I have always had the oil changed reularly at 3000-4000 miles, and kept all the receipts.Up to this point we had no problems, and enjoyed this car.With this low milage,I feel Chrysler should pay for this.In addition I bought this car July 24, 2002, only16 days after the warranty change to 70000 miles, from 100,000 miles.

I just purchased this auto in April, 2007, and notice that the car will start to smoke after each acceleration. I went for several repairs and was told that the engine (2.7L) was in arbitration. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

I heard slight knocking sound for about a day or two. WHile driving on a highway the car seized. Auto dealer said I need a new engine.

I have had this car since Feb. of 2007 and I have had the oil changed 3 times there are no leaks and no other reason that i am losing oil. This car lost so much oil that I have to replace the motor because now the lower part of the motor has a knocking noise. I have never seen a car do this for no reason before until I was informed that my motor was pretty much a replacement waiting to happen. I will never buy one of these cars again.

I have had my Chrysler in the shop six times for the transmission. Only three of those times they actually attempted to fix the problem. The other times they told me to come back if the problem continued. However, the problem still remains, and now I\’m being told they don\’t know what is wrong with my vehicle. I have contacted Chrysler with my concern and they are unable to accomidate me at this time. They suggest that I take the car back to the dealership for them to take another look at it. The window has had to be repaired and taken back because the failed to put the door panel on correctly. Also, I had a problem with the dash lights flickering off and on. With that they replaced the multi-function switch.

I have been told the the problem with my vehicles engine is due to a manufactures defect in the engine. This defect causes oil temperatures to exceed proper levels which causes oil sludging and the engine knocking. My engine did just that, as the engine started knocking very load.

I have been told by a mechanic that the motor oil filter was manufactured to small to filter the oil properly. Also I changed oil regularly the engine has been damaged and the automobile requires a new engine. The mechanic told me this is a re accurring problem with Chrysler 2.7L engine in the Sebring (convertible). While going to work on 2/12/07 the engine started knocking and loosing power, it then stop completley. I was able to restart and luckly was near a Goodyear service center and was able to make it to there. The estimate for a new moter is around $6,500.00

I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring which I purchased brand new. What made me buy the car was their 7 Year / 100,000 Mile Warranty, the salesmen told me that I would be covered for 7 Years or 100,000 Miles and that I didn\’t have to worry about a thing.On July 16, 2005 my wife and I were driving along and the car stalled. After getting the car restarted and seeing that the temperture gauge was on HOT we pulled into a gas station. I opened the hood and I could see steam coming out of the Bleeder Valve. I called AAA and had the car towed to a Chrysler dealer near by.On Monday July 18th I call the dealership to find out that the Bleeder Valve was not covered under this warranty. The service manager told me that the Bleeder Valve going out had done major damage to the engine. He told me I was looking at around $700.00 to repair, I told him I would get back to him.I called Chrysler\’s Customer Service at their headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI. I explained to the young lady what had happened and she also told me that the Bleeder Valve was not covered. I told her I was very disappointed about being mislead by the salesmen in 2002. She told me that Chrysler has a good customer policy that might help me out and she said she completely understood my situation and would see if Chrysler could help. She said she would call the dealership and would get back to me within a few hours, her name was Cindy.She didn\’t call back, so on Tuesday the 19th I called Customer Service and was told that it be impossible to locate Cindy and that they would check my records. A few moments went by and the rep came back to me and said that Cindy was working on it and would be calling me, good-bye.I called a few more times during the week and received the same information, \"Cindy is working on it and will get back to me\".On Friday the 22nd I called the dealership to see if they had heard anything, I was told that they had not. I then call Chrysler Customer Service again and this time I got Lora. Lora asked me for my information and put me on hold. After about 10 min. she came back and told me that Chrysler had decided not to help in anyway. I asked if she could explain and she said no, decision is final. I asked to speak with a supervisor and Lora said NO.I was amazed that they would treat a customer like this, I was so disappointed.Oh Ya, Cindy never called me back.

I had a scheduled oil change – after this, one thing led to another and my engine (system) continued to get worse. The engine made a terrible noise. It was initially diagnosed as the timing chain, which meant the water pump needed to be replaced as well. However, after this repair, the noise continued. The car was taken to O’Hara Chysler, where it was diagnosed “not start 1600 inspect no start-no compression-valves bent R/R 2.7L V-6 cyclinder heads.” O’Hara “replaced all valves and related seals and gaskets, R/R oil pan, replaced oil pump, reset timing, change oil and filter.”

I don\’t know (for sure) if it was the oil sludge but what I do know that I have had my car service at Passport Chrysler, of Alexandria, VA. I had all my service done there, and they know me there, My car started smoking and I went to the dealer and they told me that I burnt out my engine and that it was customer error. I told them that I had only 37,000 miles on my car and I don\’t drive like a mad lady. I was out of a car for 2 months. Chrysler told me that it would cost me over $7000 to repair. I brought my car New in 2002, and that I did not have the money for a new engine. I did get my car fix but, not at Passport Chrysler. I brought a used engine for $2800 with labor. This situation had upset me so bad (I had stoke 3 years ago, so I did not need the stress) it effected by Job Performance and everything.

I don’t remember in exact mileage when these issues arose. However, I can request the information of my service history from the dealer. The air conditioning unit begin diminishing gradually (it would not cool if I had to stop and sit at a red light) and then it just one day stopped cooling all together. I had the temperature control unit replaced in September 2007, but it is still not cooling as it should.The engine is diminishing now. My oil light comes on and stays on when the car is idle and sometimes while I am driving. We had a sensor part replaced less than a year ago dealing with the oil light staying, but I was informed by my mechanic that the engine in my vehicle is no good because the oil is not flowing as it should and that I can expect for it to go at anytime, especially now that I am close to that 90000 mile mark.The roof went out a while ago. My roof would not close. I could hear the motor turning, but it would not close down. I was told that a part would have to be replaced and that the timing needed to be reset as well. I was told that my bumper to bumper warranty had just expired and that it was no longer covered to be fixed. I refused to pay the $300 and something odd dollars, so the dealer only charged me the assessment fee.

I bought my car used in August 2005, from Sullivan, IL. I did not purchase the extended warrenty as it was going to be over $100.00 per month and did not have the extra money and it could not be factored into my loan amount. When the car would be running for a short time if the concole would get warm and you would adjust the volume of the radio it would just shut off. Therefore I took it to a local repair shop to fix and they could not figure out why this keep happening. As for the engine, I purhased this used and can not provide proof of oil changes before I purchased the car. I changed the oil but did not keep the records of it. I just had it done when I was suppose to. When I actually purchased this car I was suppose to have purchased 2003 Sebring but, within one week of having the car I was havinhg problems with the windows. I started over to the dealership and the car died. So they brought me a loaner car and I drove that for almost three weeks while they determined what was wrong with my orginial car which turned out to be a blown motor. They gratiously offered me the other Sebring on the lot instead at a more expensive price, of course. I purchased a 2002 Sebring. I had no warring that there was anything wrong with my car, I was just driving down the interstate and it died. I have been told the motor is blown and it could be up to $5800.00 to fix it and I still owe about $10,000.00 on this vehicle. Please feel free to contact me about this.

HEATER FAILED, REPAIRED. WATER PUMP FAILED. ENGINE FAILED/OIL SLUDGE?

Heat… Coolant only getting to 179 degrees should be 195-200 Removed and replaced Thermostat and gasket, Serpentine Belt and Changed OilEngine Seized up, and can not be repaired. Needs a Long Block with a Transfer over of all parts and replacemtn of necessary components recompened when replacing an Engine… 1572.50 Labor, 4837.30.30 Engine, 254.30 Engine Installation kit, 18.00 Anti Freeze, 10.00 Trans Fliud, and 32.00 SealMy Understanding is that there are issues with the Sebring Engine… SEizing up due to poor design of the Engine vs the oil flow of the car… this car only has 50 thousand miles on it and I should not be having to put a new engine in this car…

Front brake rotors warped beyond repair at delivery. Front grill area deeply scratched on both sides of grill. Transmission jerks badly when going into gear. All tires badly out of balance at delivery. Because of the out of balance tires and the warped brakes the ABS system sensor could receive false signals therefore rendering the ABS inoperable.

Engine: oil sludge caused connecting rod and bearing to break; new motor needed!Airbag: Part for Passenger airbag faulty; needed to be replaced!CD player: skipping discs; needed brand new stereo system!Exhaust/Emission: engine light indicated small leak in emission system; needed TWO repairs!! Once in 2005 and another repair in 2007!Electrical: Instrument lights flicker randomly; headlights and battery have burnt out TWO or MORE times since 2005!!!

engine: sludge buildup around oilpump caused low oil pressure resulting in bearing damage and other problems. Not covered under extended warrenty purchased by me because of sludge. Tranmission: front pump failure caused transmission to need compleat replacement. covered under extended warrenty purchased by me.

Engine: I have a 2.7 liter V6 engine and I have recently read about common problems after experiencing a knock in the engine. Just today, I had a mechanic listen to the engine noise and he speculates that it is a rod or rod bearing. This appears to be a symptom of the sludge problem that your web site has documented. I have not yet confronted a Chrysler maintenance rep and would be interested in tactics that have been documented as successful. I have been somewhat regular about oil changes, but I am not the original owner, so would have a problem proving the maintenance intervals.Steering:Last summer I first experienced a problem with the steering tightening. Basically the general feel of the steering was tight and it would not return to a ‘home’ position after turning. A mechanic estimated that it would take $1500 to replace the rack assembly and the power steering pump. On a hunch, I had the power steering fluid replaced and within a week the steering returned to normal. Around Oct/Nov, the symptoms returned and I had another power steering fluid replacement. This time the symptoms have been intermittent and have not completely dissappeared. I have read a few complaints on the internet of other Sebring owners having similar problems.

Engine threw a rod.

Engine suddenly failed with no warning. Two opinions both state engine needs to be completely replaced. Best quote is $3000 for a used engine with about the same miles (60,000) on it. If I trade, it is worth nothing (still owe $3500), so I may need to fix- then immediately unload it!

ENGINE STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING,WAS TOLD TIMING JUMPED AND BENT VALVES AND INTERNAL DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF ENGINE PULL OIL PAN AND VALVE COVERS ENGINE HAS SLUGE HAVE CHANGED OIL AND FILTER EVERY 3OOO MILES OR 3 MONTHS

engine overheated, broken timing belt, new engine required, can’t afford repairs.

Engine overheated and shutdown. Car was towed to repair shop and they diagnosed a crack in the thermostat/sensor housing as well as reduced compression in cylinders 2-4-6. Conclusion: Blown head gasket/engine. Bought car w/11,000 miles. Breakdown occurred at 38400. I have receipts from oil-change shop for oil changes at 33,000 and 36,000 miles. I performed the other oil changes at 4,000 – 5,000 mile intervals (5 oil changes since the purchase were done by myself). However, since I don’t have exacting receipts for those 5, any hope of warranty coverage (purchased from dealer) are “remote”. Inspection process of FWS warranty co. would cause additional expense if initial inspection determined that “sludge” was possible cause. If that’s the case, the missing 5 oil-change receipts (let alone 1) would surely invalidate the coverage.

ENGINE NEED REPLACED DUE TO OIL SLUDGE

engine locked up and had to replace engine. maintained car as indicated. contacted chrysler directly and they said they could do nothing. basically blamed it on me. also had computer problems and airbag problems that needed repairs but do not have documents with me to show exact amounts and repair dates.

Engine is shot.No prior warning or sign of problem before it happend.Mechanic said the engine is the problem.Oil return holes to small.Cost to fix est. at $5,628.92. Engine is a 2.7

Engine has pinging sound that fluxuates with the acceleration of the vehicle at approx. 30-40mph and up. Took the car to Chrysler dealer, had diagnosis with no resolution. I took the car to another repair facility and have been told that this requires substantial repairs. I have records of all sevices and oil changes.

ENGINE HAS FAILED, CHRYLER DEALER IS RECOMMENDING THE ENGINE BE CHANGED.

engine failureengine sludgged up and cuased loss of oil pressure and engine locked up

Engine failure. Lower engine damaged. Rods and/or rod bearings are knocking. Entire engine must be replaced.

Engine failure. Diagnostic engine noting oil starvation.

Engine failure.

Engine failure.

Engine failure diagnosed as oil sludge problem. Extended warrranty company denied claim for repair. Reason; inadequate oil changes. A letter of complaint was sent to Chrysler CEO on 9/22/04.

Engine Failure The engine had to be replaced

Engine failed.

Engine failed twice due to sludge. Once in early 2005 at 73K and again in October 2006 at 87K. In the first occurrence, my only costs were a $100 deductible on the 7 year/100,000 mile coverage policy I received at the time I purchased the car in 2002. (This was the promotional policy that Chrysler was hawking at the time of my purchase.) I also incurred $550 in rental charges in the first occurrence. I never got that back. I lost use of the car for a month the first time, and another month the second time. Being that this was a one owner car, I was able to prove that all the oil changes had been done. (I have a complete history from 0-87K. On average the oil was changed every 3000-4000. Once or twice during the winter months, when the car was not being used much, I stretched a couple to 5000. What is of concern to me is that this car was not used like a race car so how could this happen with a well maintained vehicle. The second failure didn\’t cost me any money, but I lost use of the car for another month. I was able to get Chrysler Corp to waive the $100 deductible, but I was unable to negotiate a extension of my original warranty.To say the least, I was not happy with the way I was treated by the service manager @ Straub Chrysler/Jeep in Bethlehem, Pa.. He claimed in the first occurrence that I was at fault and was not maintaining the vehicle properly. Once they had all the oil change receipts however, they begrudgingly agreed to repair the engine. Cheap repair to say the least.The first repair was just that, only new bearings and a new oil pump to replace the one that was destroyed by damaged crankshaft parts, & bearings impacting the pump due to the sludge and a handful of other parts. I believe the oil pump this was the trigger on the first failure and possibly a contributor on the second. 30 seconds before the first failure, the top of the engine was starving for oil when the computer went into failsafe protection mode and shutdown. I was able to coast safely into a service station. The second more recent failure required the engine block to be replaced along with some other parts that need replacing. The engine suddenly started making hard knocking noises and I quickly parked it for a tow to the dealership. I was told (but have yet to confirm) that I now have a 3 year/36,000 warranty on the \"engine block\" and associated \"parts\" from MOPAR. It is of my opinion, sludge was the problem again in this case. Following discussions with the rather feisty service manager, he even went so far to insinuated that I must have put some additives in the oil to cause the sludging problem. Again I was able to prove that I had the oil changed at lease every 3K (some at the same dealership) as previously requested by the service manager.Currently I have a great looking car that has only about 13K left on the original warranty. I am now forcing myself to change the way I service the car. All oil changes from this point forward will be at the dealer that repaired the engine twice. The oil will now be changed every 2000 miles and I am going to see if I can get a look at the oil as it comes out. Maybe I\’ll keep a sample should this problem arise again. I am fortunate to have a second (now primary) car to use, however I plan to keep the car for at least 3 more years.At best, I want Chrysler to give me an extended warranty on this engine, return all costs incurred by me in the past, and offer free oil changes for the life of this car. If this happens again, I will not hesitate to sue Chrysler & the dealership for the extraordinary number of times this engine has needed major repair service. I\’m a happy American, with three American built vehicles in my garage. My three American built cars:2002 Chrysler Sebring 4 dr Sedan2004 Harley Davidson Wide Glide2005 Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited Wagon.With the exception of Harley-Davidson, Never again will I buy an American designed and built vehicle. Subie/Harley fun forever.Following the last major work, I\’ve had to return the car to the dealer again as a result of a significant oil leak that developed. I\’d just had the oil changed (2.2K out) for the first time since the engine was replaced and three days later the engine started to leak oil all over the place. Upon inspection, it turned out to be a valve cover gasket and a loose/damaged head bolt. One week loss for this occurrence. On the short term, it seems to be running OK. However, I am hesitant to take it on anything over 200+ mile round trips.

Engine failed prematurely and needed to be replace

ENGINE FAILED ON HIGHWAY ESTEMET TO REPAIR $7545

Engine failed after normal useage. The vehicle shut off on a major highway without any warning. There were no warning lights, noises or any abnormal indications of engine problems. Chrysler is failing to repair the vehicle under warranty even though I have an extended warranty due to oil sludge. This is a problem known by Chrysler and they refuse to take action. The owners manual for the Sebring states to change your engine oil every 7,500 miles or 6 months (see page 165 in the manual). Now after the problem they claim every 3,000 miles. I am a five time repeat customer at this dealership yet they throw that relationship out the window. Where is the loyality to the consumer?

engine failed

Engine failed

Engine extremely overheated.

Engine died due to oil sludge. Haven’t repaired yet due to suspected design issues with this specific 2.7L 6-cylinder Chrysler engine.

Engine cooling, replaced water housing outlet in March 2007. In May 2007, took to Harolds Auto Service to diagnose problems. they removed cylinder heads and repaired, replaced head gasket, head bolts, oil and filter changed. Warranty company paid $988.24.Auto cut off, June 07, took to Swope Chrysler, who referred us back to Harolds Auto Service. Checked compression (none), disassembled cylinder heads, disassemble timing chain assembly (chain tensioner collapsed causing chain to jump time, bending valves, broke 2 cam caps, cams, caps and head are darkened). Cost so far is $2500 without auto running. Needs new engine.

Driving along at approximately 40MPH, the car starting making a tapping sound (which sounded simply like a \’broken belt\’. The noise would regulate to the speed of the car (tapping slow when driving slow, and tapping faster as I accelerated). I called my car service repair shop and they said I could have them look at it later that afternoon. I drove approximately 2 miles to the repair shop (with the tapping noise continuing) Note: the car was still \’running fine\’. The car was diagnosed as: Spun Rod Bearing. Removed valve cover and evaluate as: very clean head, no sludge, looks to be well maintained.

Could not afford for a new engine and payments. Voluntarily had them come and pick the car up.

COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE MIXED WITH OIL POSSIBLE CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD OR ENGINE BLOCK. VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE.

Completely sludged up engine at 40+k miles, found out while replacing the oli pan gasket (pan was filled with sludge). Then had the engine block checked (valve covers)and got confirmation of heavy sludge. Hearing that and after some research on the WWW, I decided to be pro-active and have the engine completey cleaned and flushed to prevent complete failure. My bill right now, out of my own pocket is: $700 for flushing/cleaning and $100 for diagnosing/taking off valve covers = $800 total

Chrome on wheels are peeling off, corrosion on inside of wheels are causing air leaks

Car needs engine to be replaced.

CAR JUST SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING I HAD IT TOWED TO THE SHOP. THEY 1ST TOLD ME IT WAS THE BATTERY THEN THE STARTER THEN THE WATER PUMP, AND FINALLY THE ENGINE IS LOCK

Car engine failure occurred on freeway and nearly caused a multi car pile up. This resulted in towing, car rental and most seriously the effect on my physical health. I was driving home from the hospital following surgery and when I attempted to accelerated the car unexpectedly stalled leaving me with no power steering, no brakes and no safety to myself or other drivers.I have researched this issue and learned that the shoddy design of these engines (2.7) has resulted in many, many instances of wreckless and intentional endangerment and it has been drawn to the attention of those responsible for creating and distributing this dangerous weapon.Please advize as to what can and should be done about this problem. I have only recently given up on any further attempts to repair this vehicle as I have unknowingly endangered my life and the lives of those innocent victims of the engine failure of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring.I will advize the local news reporting agencies as to the danger Chrysler Daimler has and continues to put the innocent drivers of these atrocious vehicles.Looking forward to resolving this issue prior to serious injury/death of the innocent victims of a scheme concocted by Daimler Chrysler to market this potential death trap.Sincerely,Blanche Cohan3255 Parker DriveRoyal Oak, MI 48073

Car constantly over heating and losing coolant.Been to the repair sho 2x. They said I was losing coolant through the exhaust. Head gasket was blown. Repair shop started to tear the engine down and found excessive sludge. I was told I should file a complaint. They also said I needed a new motor.

BROUGHT CAR IN FOR OTHER ISSUE AND AUTO SERVICE SAID THERE IS SLUDGE BUILDUP PROBLEM IN ENGINE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. AUTO SERVICE SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2.7L 6 CYL ENGINE AND I WAS NEVER INFORMED!!!

bad engine. 2.7 Chrysler engine

Back Power window was sluggish when rising or lowering.

Airbag light intermittently goes on. Been in service dealer several times. Attempts made to fix, along with repairs to passenger and driver side seats, seatbelts, and air bag lights and sensors.Failure has been occuring since Jan 2003 with approximately 26K miles. Currently at 38K miles. Repairs have been under warranty – no charge. Currently the car is in dealer for the 5th time.

Air bag light has been on and off since day one. Was in to be checked 4 or 5 times. I gave up; it just stays on.All interior lights begin to flash as well as the radio at random times. It was fixed once during warranty. I gave up after that.I was on my way to work on June 28th the car began to knockand shake wildly. My engine just blew, I had oil changes regularly. After doing some research and working to find me a new engine, my mechanic said that that this engine is notorious for blowing and they usually go at 50,000 miles. At least I got 70,000. It is sitting in his shop right now, I can\’t pay for it. This car cost $30,000. New. I leased it now it will cost $36,000. and I will have nothing to show for it come December!

Air bag light began intermittently coming on early in 2005. Dealer “fixed” seat belt by replacing passenger pretentioner. Light began coming back on within a month.Engine failure was sudden with no indications leading up to it. A clanging sound started and quickly became louder and louder. Engine would turn over after being turned off, but the clanging sound continued. Car was towed to repair faclity; the diagnosis is major engine failure. Cost to replace engine is estimated at about $6,600.

After testing battery and starter, tried to turn engine over with bar. Engine is frozen and will not turn. NEEDS NEW ENGINE!

AC quit working the contorols whent bad and the motor failed at 75600 miles there is a loud knocking sound and told by mechanic the the motor is bad and that the 2.7 L has a history of this and the cost would be $4600 pluse not to mention the cost of fixing the other problems. have not had any of it fixed do to cost

A/C failure.

2002 Sebring GTC/2.7L V6 SMPI DOHC AluminumThe rear window glass has separated from the convertible top. The two are \"sealed\" together at the factory and requires factory replacement when this occurs. The repair shop that I was referred to(a relatively small town in Maryland) had two other Sebrings waiting to be repaired for the same problem, and the owner indicated that \"they all do it\" and he repairs several per year. This strikes me as a manufacturing defect, and a breach of warranty for specific use.

12/09/05, 92,000 (3,750-5,400) NA, here is my story, I bought my sebring march 0f 04, I am in outside sales, so maintaining my vehicle is extremely important, it is my life line, truly!. I change my oil religiously, with the most expensive oil, amsoil. All regular scheduled maintenance has also been performed. After my engine just stopped friday, I have since found out that this has been an extremely huge problem for chrysler, and your company is trying to get a recall on this engine. Its so very wrong to knowingly produce an engine year after year knowing it is severly flawed, just hoping for the engine to outlive the base warranty, now the cheapeast that i can get my car fixed is 3,750.00 dollars, unfortunitly I live like most americans, pay check to pay check, so now I have NO vehicle, may potentially lose my job, and my world has been rocked. Chrysler has known for a long time that this engine must be fixed or eliminated from the list of engine choices. I need help on this matter, I have already e-mailed chrysler with my concerns, and am waiting for a responce, I ‘m not holding my breath!. Chrysler should be held accountable for this terrible travisty they have pulled on all people that own this terrible engine. It is not my fault that my engine just stopped, NO warning!!!, this engine failed not because of me but because there is a documented flaw in the engines design, and I and everyone else should not have to pay for chryslers mess!!!.

Transmission failed because valve body broke up and shot peices of metal into the transmission Engine failed because water pump bearings went out and leaked antifreeze into the oil causing the the timing chain to derail and crash the intake valves. The engine was full of sludge.

The pump under the engine is shooting water and fluids into the engine.

the engine stopped operating due to failure in the oil system and the fuel pump in the gas tank stopped operating at the same time.

Spedometer, tachometer, wipers, inside lights would go out randomly; only way to restore would be to disconnect battery; mechanic could not diagnose problem; wipers would turn on randomly; only way to stop was to disconnect battery; oil light started flickering; mechanic replaced oil pressure switch; did not resolve problem; recommended changing oil pump; did research & discovered oil sludge problem; my engine has not failed YET, but only because I do not drive my car anymore for fear my engine will seize while I’m driving.

ORIGINAL ENGINE REPLACE BECAUSE IT FAILED. NEW ENGINE PURCHASED FROM CURRIE MOTORS, NOW OUT OF BUSINESS, BECAUSE i WANTED A WARRANTY. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS SINCE.

On April 30, 2009, my well maintained 2002 Chrysler Sebring experienced total engine failure. The engine in question was the defective 2.7 Litre V6 engine which are prone to oil sludge. A stalled lawsuit claims as well do I, “the engines were defective in that the engine design caused the formation of engine oil sludge to an unacceptable and improper degree, that the build-up of such oil sludge resulted in excessive heating of the engine, excessive wear and tear of the engine, excessive formation of carbon deposits which blocked oil passageways and restriction of oil circulation in the engine, and resulted in substantial failure of the engine…”. Chrysler Corp and my local dealer refuse to investigate and deny knowledge of the class action lawsuit, which is stalled due to the filing of Chapter 11.

Oil light did not come on untill engine was out of oil..

My car displays the low oil pressure light when idle and with the presense of coolant/water mixed with oil, I have stopped driving it before seizing the engine. With all the Chrysler/Dodge 2.7L engine complaints, I can’t afford to take to the mechanic just to find out I need a new engine. All symptoms are identical to owners who have suffered engine failure due to oil sludge.

just had the rotors replaced, windows are slow to go down, air bag light goes on and off, cooling and transmission fluid leak, mehacnic said he would not touch it to take it to chyrsler. I have been reading about these issues in a number of chylser cars..especially the sebring convertilbe.

I was on my way home from school Tuesday evening and the engine in my car locked up. I just had the oil changed on Saturday and have been good at regular oil changes. I was told by the dealership that the engine had sludge in it and Chrysler would not cover it under warranty. I was going 65 MPH when the engine locked up. I could have been killed. I have since learned that this is a big problem with the 2.7L engine. Something needs to be done.

I was at a red light & when the light turned green the car stalled out. It did start, but the car made a loud noise. I felt it was not safe to drive, and brought it to a Chrysler dealer. I was told the engine was still under the warrenty, but they would have to check to see if it was the engine that was the problem. The cost to me to check the engine was $1,000. I was afraid to pay the $1,000, which I don’t have, and then find out it wasn’t covered. The dealer said it would cost alot of money to fix, if it wasn’t under warrenty. The car is still owed by the bank – I have about $4,000 left to pay on it. I didn’t know what to do, so I drove the car home and it is now seating in my driveway!!! I had to buy another car. When I get the money, I do want to the car fixed. My local garage told me that there has been problems with the Chrysler engine, and gave me this website.

I have 6cly 2.7 liter engine. It cost me $825.95 to have engine looked at only to be told that replacement could cost upwards of $3000.00! Problem is sludge build up and related timing belt issues. Oil was change at a min. every 5k most often at 3k miles. Always with name brand oil from dealer or local repair shop I have used for over 10 yrs of service with this and other vehicles

ENGINE SPUN A ROD BEARING

engine has a nose needs a new engine 2.7 letter

engine got noisy and had it checked out and it was a rod

car has 2.7 engine. tech says car has internal coolant leak. tech performed head gasket test and found it had a blown head gasket.

air conditioning and heat failure due to engine cooling issues, it begins working after I get each new coolant leak fixed, the sunroof motor is shot, but since I considered it excessively expensive to replace when I usually always run the air conditioner when I would normally open it, it remains broken. My engine is shot, I understand it is simply cheaper to replace the whole engine than to replace the block, which is cracked after yet another coolant leak. I am so fed up, I bought this car in January 2007 and not two weeks later it sprung the first leak, at 69,000mi, nearly right off the dealer lot. It now has about 89,000mi in July 2008 and it has become my pretty lawn ornament as I search for another form of transportation not manufactured by this company, while still owing four thousand on this car. PLEASE RECALL THESE VEHICLES BEFORE THEY KILL MORE PEOPLE!!!!!

According to Midas Auto Service Experts: TWO ROD BEARINGS ARE SCORED. This issue has not yet been resolved and no maintenance has been performed. I was informed that this is a very common problem with this engine type. I would like Daimler/Chrysler to resolve this problem due to this common occurrence with Chrysler 2.7L engines. Total repair cost above is based on a Midas Auto Service Experts estimate.

#1. This car eats brakes. I have replaced brake shoes 6 times on a car which is used almost exclusively for long distance driving. The rotors have been replaced 3 times due to warping. The last set were extra heavy duty. It appears that the brake system is underdesigned for the vehicle.#2. The timing chain assembly appears to have broken. Despite religiously changing the oil it appears that insufficient lubrication was available for the engine.This catastrophic failure happened on a state highway at 65mph. This resulted in a complete engine shutdown with loss of power steering and braking. It was necessary to cross 3 lanes of high speed traffic while coasting in order to barely make it safely to the road shoulder.

2002 chrysler sebring with broken ball joint. consumer states that the ball joint broke and almost killed him. he would like to know if she should file a lemon law complaint. *kb

Air bag fault light on. chrysler says that it is the seat belt tensioner on drivers seat. internet search shows this is a common problem in chrysler vehicles. *jb

Vehicle was running well and well maintained. then had issues starting and suddenly died without warning. seems to be a similar engine failure of these models.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the cruise control was not operable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown.

Ball joints broke right and left front.

Once i turn on the car the airbag light goes on and off constantly

When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. it isn’t over heating and no check engine light so i cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . i just bought the car. *tr

I have attached the paperwork 4 my 2002 chrysler sebring. as you can see my first payment was april 13th 2018 this was my deposit $700. again on april 24th i paid another $600. may 20th i paid another $700. june 5th i paid $105. june 5th is when i took possession of the car. july 1st is when i had the car accident, where i was informed that the damage on the car was so severe because the undercarriage was all rusted out. the car was totaled. the first day i took the car home the battery was dead i had to buy another battery for $75. i noticed the car was bottoming out i told the mechanic jim who is also the man that sold me the car and he assured me it was safe. they had three months to check the whole car out and make sure it was safe and it sat in the same spot until i picked it up. now either they never checked the car or they checked the car and sold it to me anyway. the way i see it is they were wrong either way. not to mention that jim the so-called mechanic is the one who sold it to me. right after the battery died the radio took a crap. they also charged me extra 4 tax tags and title which was supposed to be included in the $2,000 that they wanted for the car. i tried to negotiate with them seeing that it was under a month that i actually had the car in my possession i explained to jim what the police told me about being all rusted but they insisted i had the car too long and that they weren't going to do anything about it. so here we are. i have a personal injury case going on right now, i was told i needed your type of attorney to fight llapi auto sales hudson fla. flora is the person who "made the sale" (her number is 727-478-5632), but it was jim the mechanic who really sold me the car, that's why i trusted his word it was safe.

2002 chrysler sebring. consumer writes in regards to follow up on multiple mechanical issues case . *as *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. the air bags did not deploy. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact was not sure if a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving 5 mph, a loud popping and rolling noise was heard coming from the passenger side of the dashboard. the contact noticed pieces of the dashboard falling and cracking from the driver to the passenger side of the vehicle towards the air bags. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 26,556.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while driving, the rear driver side wheel slightly separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent where it was diagnosed the all four ball joints and struts needed to be replaced. in addition, the vehicle was also diagnosed that there was a water pump malfunction and the fuel tank filler neck had corroded with the vehicle. the vehicles driver side rear ball joint and the filler neck were replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09e056000 (suspension) however the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 25,000. *tt *as

Car completely stalled when driving on highway. mechanic said it was extremely common in these cars.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. while driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning . in addition, the contact mentioned that smoke fumes appeared under the hood. the contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front ball joint on the control arm assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving 40 mph, the driver side tie rod fractured and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the tie rod was replaced. while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the screen on the transmission was replaced. the failure recurred, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 133,000. updated 09/25/15*lj updated 12/12/2017*cn

On may 17,2010 while driving to college, i noticed a loud whining rough sound, and every time i hit a bump it would sound like something was loose coming from my tires. before, i could stop to see what the problem was, my steering wheel locked and my car ran off the road when i attempted to regain control my sebring over corrected and entered a counterclockwise spin. i crossed 5 busy lanes before striking a ditch. my car stopped opposite direction of oncoming traffic!!! july of 2013 i had my lower control arms, and ball joints replaced. and again in february 14,2014 i had to take my car to the shop again for lower ball joint disconnect and replace lower control arms. and again this year february 24, 2015 for the exact same thing; replacement of lower control arms and lower ball joint. this car is very hazard i was blessed there were no injuries in 2010 when i had my accident! every time; i drive this car i am so frantic of knowing around the time i am going to hear that sound of something rattling and sounding like loose bolts coming from the tire. my 15 year old daughter this year, made the remark;" mama i hear that rattling sound again!" please someone, somewhere; do something about the costly repairs on the chrysler sebring 2002 cars. the economy is not cheap to live in, especially when you are fixing the same repairs year after year on the only vehicle you have. and yes, i do have all receipts on repairs and accident report. thank you very much for your time and consideration of helping. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash. the air bag on the driver side exploded. the vehicle was destroyed and towed away. the driver had metal fragments in the arm as a result of the explosion. both the driver and passenger received medical attention. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

I drove into a gas station and as i pulled in the tire sounded as if it was flat i checked it and it looked fine.i tried to drive of and the front drivers side wheel did not move.i removed the tire in the parking lot to try and find out what was wrong, i couldn't see any visual issues. as i backed out to try and drive the car the balljoint came out. i had to pay to get my car towed from new jersey back to my town in ny for $110 and then on top of that had to pay to get towed again to a mechanic and with the repair fees ended up spending $500 for repairs. also my oil light comes on when the car is in idle. even came on as soon after i got an oil change. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

I knew about an active recall on control arms for this make/model car, yet when i called the dealership they claimed my vin was not associated with any recalls. soon after, my car started to make noise and the control arm/ball joint failed causing damage to my car while driving and almost causing accident. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that on numerous occasions the vehicle failed to start, also the vehicle remained on after it was turned off and the key was removed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition. since the vehicle was repaired, the entire instrument panel failed to give an accurate reading. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

My wonderful father brought me this convertible sebring lxi on 04/17/2014. after my chevy impala/2002 stalled due to transmission/ignition switch the total cost is $3100.00. so my dad pays cash for the convertible sebring lxi. on 05/03/2014, i was driving on the interstate attempting to attend a barbecue. it was a very nice day out. the car starts to overheat and the car stalls and slows down. i pulled over to the side of the road. the very next day, sun may 4,2014. i had the car taken to a mechanic and the engine had jump time and the engine had sludge build up. i was advised that it would cost me $3000-5000 for a new engine. i have lost my job in hr due to not being able to go work. i now own to vehicles that i can not drive and cant even afford to fix the car since i have lost my job. it really upsets me about the condition of the vehicle. there should be a recall on these engines. we the consumers should receive some type of relief. we the consumers rely on the intelligence and integrity of those that manufacture and make the engines. i'm asking that chrysler pay for me a new engine. that is a small amount compared to the fact i could have lost my life behind the wheel of this car. had this turned out any other way such as a fatality. my parents would have ensured that " heads would roll". i would hate to see chrysler in the same "hot seat" that gm is currently sitting in. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My front end control arm and ball joint collapsed, causing other parts to be damaged. ever since this has happen my chrysler has never been the same. my insurance company did try and fix the problem, but to my dismay nothing has been corrected. i am now being told that my car the chrysler sebring always have major front end suspension issues. since this is the case, i believe chrysler should correct the problems on these makes and model. i would like to feel safe in my car, however i do not. i have been spending money frivolous to figure out the problem. i hope that chrysler can correct this issue immediately on my car. please help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph she heard a loud popping noise. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. an independent mechanic went to the contacts residence and diagnosed that the frame underneath the vehicle was welded several times. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

We were the original owners of this chrysler sebring limited 2.7l. took the car in for regular service. oi changes, air filter, tune-ups, you name it. we made sure to keep this car up and the engine running. at 100752 the engine blew. since the car was out of town we had it towed to a local chrysler dealership for repairs. they informed us that the engine had sludge build up and the engine would not move. at the recommendation of the dealership we had the engine replaced with a used 2.7l chrysler engine. less than a year later the water pump went so we replace that. we were told that the that second engine also had sludge build up. they replaced the oil and filter. 2 months later that engine blew up as well from the sludge build up. at that point we decided not to throw good money after bad and dumped the car. this is a production defect of the 2.7l chrysler engine that was installed in our 2002 sebring. we kept up our end of the bargain and took the car in for service. chrysler should pay damages for a faulty engine. this vehicle should have lasted much longer. *tr

Air bag light just stays on! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the left front lower ball joint failed, causing the wheel to cave inward. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. the mechanic replaced the starter and the fuel pump sensor; however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continued to stall without warning. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic for further inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

The steering is tight 80% of the time. i found out i had bad struts after putting it on a lift what else could it be? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that the engine seized as soon as the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was discovered that the oil pump failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact also stated that the horn failed and did not sound when activated. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 90,677.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled without any warning indicators illuminating on the instrument panel. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

On june 3 2012 i heard a knocking sound coming from my engine on the way to church. when i left i had problems getting the car to start. i finally got it started and returned home. the next morning it would not start at all. i called around to see if i could have someone look at it. when i told them the make, model and engine size of my vehicle they informed me that the type of engine that i have are known for failing. it has a 2.7l engine which is known for sludge build up. i had the oil change regularly. i found that the water pump was leaking fluid with the oil causing it to fail. now i have to replace the engine which is going to cost $3000 including labor. *tr

On february 10,2012 i just got off the express way and came to a complete stop at a traffic light when suddenly i heard a loud popping sound up front. i got out to look and found that my wheel on the passenger side was turned all the way to the right. after i had it towed to the shop the mechanic informed me that the control arm broke. i had to pay $450 to get it replaced. *tr

Why is chrysler allowed to get away with their rim problems? we have had issues with two separate chrysler vehicles' rims being unsuitable for consumer safety. one caused a blowout on an interstate highway, the other causes constant air pressure issues. the rim actually has a corrosion crack on the flat part of the rim, not even on the bead (that is the problem with the other rim). if you have a chrysler, have your rims checked regularly. chrysler conveniently kept this off their warranty program. perhaps they knew something??? *tr

Due to an oil sludge issue, my engine cut out on me and now i am having to replace the timing chain and possibly the motor. i haven't gotten the full report back yet. *tr

Bearing blew no warning have had regular oil changes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when there was a loud, abnormal pop from the vehicle. the front end of the vehicle then collapsed as the vehicle abnormally accelerated, independently steering right. the vehicle skidded and crashed into a pole. there were three persons reported injured. a police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. a field inspector was sent from the manufacturer to inspect the vehicle and found that the rear driver side ball joint had separated from the upper control arm and caused the contact to crash. the manufacturer offered no assistance as they did not claim responsibility for the failure or the crash. the current and failure mileage was approximately 140,000. updated 05/16/11 *bf updated 2/8/12 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while parked, the contact stated fuel was dripping from the fuel railing and he noticed a fuel smell. also the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel the contact stated there was recall 03v443000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) for the 2003 model. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. the contact stated while driving 55 mph with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle began to jerk before stalling. the contact was able to pull off the roadway and had the vehicle towed. the contact was unaware of what caused the failure. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while pulling into the driveway the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to crash into the side of the contacts home. no one was injured and a police report was filed for the incident. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been diagnosed. the current and failure mileages were 40000.

On sunday, june 13th at approximately 7:30 pm. [xxx] , male and [xxx] , female were involved in an automobile accident that claimed both lives. the car was being driven by [xxx] traveling northbound on the algonkian parkway in loudoun county. the car was apparently traveling at a high rate of speed and left the roadway and crashed. no other vehicles were involved. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

A quiet squealing noise under the hood over a period of 3 to 4 months getting louder leading to trouble starting car and finally car would not start with jump and new battery. took car to mechanic and it turned out to be a simple frozen pulley except for the fact it was connected to the air-conditioner shaft. the pulley can not be removed without replacing the ac unit and serpentine belt. this design is apparently on many chrysler models and is a very expensive fix should and when it occurs. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. he noticed the rocker panels were starting to rust and took the vehicle into the dealer for further inspection. it was verified thatt the rocker panels would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the vehicle was not under recall, however they did offer to assist with a small percentage of the repair costs. the remainder of the repairs would be at the owner's expense. no repairs were made to date. the failure mileage was 89,851 and the current was 90,155.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving approximately 35 mph, the passenger front wheel seemed to cave in. the wheel collapsed and folded inward. she lost all steering capabilities the failure did not cause a crash; however, the vehicle was stuck in the middle of the road. the vehicle was towed. the tow truck driver stated that the ball joint were broken which caused the vehicle to collapse. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer stated that they had no knowledge of recall 09e056000, suspension:front:control arm: lower ball joint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 96,000.

I was driving on a surface street at approximately 35mph and slowing down to make a stop at an approaching red light when the driver side seat back collapsed throwing me backwards while the car was in motion. at that point my leg was stretched straight and i had difficulty reaching the brake pedal. i was able to pull myself back up by pulling on the steering wheel with both hands only to see that i was quickly approaching a car that had stopped for the light in front of me. once sitting back up in my seat i was able to apply the brakes in time to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me with only inches to spare. the car at that point was barely drivable but i did manage to drive to my mechanic without a seat back. this is a power seat able to adjust forward/backward, up/down, and tilt back/forward the mechanic had to replace the entire motor assembly as there was no way to purchase only the defective replacement part. *tr

2002 chrysler sebring with 2.7l v6 engine. engine has not failed yet, but only because i no longer drive car for fear engine will seize while i'm driving, causing an accident. oil light started flickering beginning of aug. 2009; replaced oil pressure switch, which did not resolve problem; mechanic recommended replacing oil pump; after researching, discovered oil sludge issue, which i am 100% positive is the problem with my sebring. 87,000 miles on car; have changed oil every 3,000 miles; more often than recommended by chrysler. *tr

On april 30, 2009, my well maintained 2002 chrysler sebring experienced total engine failure. the engine in question was the defective 2.7 litre v6 engine which are prone to oil sludge. a stalled lawsuit claims as well do i, ¿the engines were defective in that the engine design caused the formation of engine oil sludge to an unacceptable and improper degree, that the build-up of such oil sludge resulted in excessive heating of the engine, excessive wear and tear of the engine, excessive formation of carbon deposits which blocked oil passageways and restriction of oil circulation in the engine, and resulted in substantial failure of the engine¿¿. chrysler corp and my local dealer refuse to investigate and deny knowledge of the class action lawsuit, which is stalled due to the filing of chapter 11. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 67,000.

I want to submit a safety report on my 2002 chrysler sebring, lx...trunk hydraulic hinges failure. on 15 jul 09, my wife took a solid blow from the trunk lid closing immediately after she open it to retrieve groceries from the trunk. i reported this incident to oliver c. joseph chrysler, belleville, il parts department and they told me to send information to you all. my wife is still getting headaches from this blow to her head. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving 25 mph, the engine began to make a loud knocking sound. the contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. through online research, the contact found that this was a common issue with his year, make, and model vehicle. currently, the vehicle is not working and the contact feels that it is due to the engine knocking. the current mileage was 153,775 and failure mileage was 153,800.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. for more than three weeks, the contact has been waiting on a part to repair her vehicle. the dealer has over five hundred orders waiting for the mapping sensor, which is the mass air flow pressure sensor, that allows the engine to start. without this part, the contact's vehicle stalls constantly. she was involved in three crashes due to the failure. there were no injuries. after it stalls, the vehicle restarts within a minute. the dealer cannot provide a specific time of when the part will be available. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 53,000.

Since approximately 2004, the paint began wearing off (not peeling) the roof of my 2002 chrysler sebring. i went to the dealership where i purchased it. they said chrysler had a problem with the clear coat that year, and at this point nothing could be done about it. the spot remained the same in size, but continued to wear down to the metal. i assumed i would have to have the spot repainted. this winter, approximately 3/4 of the roof down to and including part of the trunk and rear fenders are experiencing the same wearing away of paint that the roof has. at this point, about 2/3 of my car needs to be repainted. i never received a recall notice for this problem. however, i found enumerable complaints on the internet for black chrysler sebring coupes just like mine with the exact same problem. i want my car repainted by chrysler. i feel that the dealership minimized this problem and refused to make it right when i brought it to their attention. the paint on the roof of my car is worn down to the bare metal. *tr

With relatively low mileage the engine began to smoke. then the oil pressure light came on when at an idle. now, the engine needs replaced because it is worn out due to lack of lubrication. this should not happen when oil changes are done at correct intervals. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle failed. the driver was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road, but it would not restart. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who stated that the motor failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they determined that a tear down had to be done to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that there was engine sludge. the cost for the repair would be $7,800. the manufacturer advised her to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for further inspection. the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that because there was engine sludge, no compensation would be provided. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while performing maintenance repairs underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed a hole on the front of the rear wheel. it was located at the bottom of the fender and was 12 inches long and 4 inches wide. the vehicle was not repaired or inspected by a technician. the manufacturer stated that there were no current recalls on the vehicle; therefore, no compensation would be provided. the failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 52,500. updated 03-09-09 *bf updated 03/12/09. *jb

Problem # 1 - started as intermittent / now constant. speedometer intermittently "wacky". earlier in nov. 2008, exhibited a problem that i first saw two winters ago. in dec 2006, had the same symptom - speedometer going wild. in the repair shop, the rep replaced inner & outer speed sensors based on codes he saw from computer. problem not seen since 12/06 until recently. in early oct 2008, only about three brief instances. now the wacky speedometer is frequent / constant. going along at 55 mph, suddenly speedometer needle flips to 10 mph (presumably the car is still really traveling along at 55 mph). in fraction of a second the needle swings back up to 60 mph, then down to 20 mph, then up to 70 mph, then down again to 5 mph... i took the car in for service at a local garage. garage tech replaced both inner & outer transmission sensors on 12/5/2008 -based on computer codes, and reset ?check engine? light. since replacing both speed sensors the ?wild speedometer? problem still happens; swing of the needle is just a little less, engine light comes back on (constantly) after having speedometer swing wildly for a few minutes. problem # 2 - possibly related (or not) - at lower speeds (5-30 mph), the car transmission seems to respond fine (other than the wild speedometer issue). i mean that is the car registers 1000-2000 rpm, sounds like engine is running well. car seems to drive fine at higher speeds after driving for some time at 50-60 mph, then slowing to exit (down or up a ramp) when speed is slowed to around 20 mph, transmission seems to abruptly downshift to lower gear (small buck can be felt); then car seems to stay in low-gear. i can still drive the car but when the speed is around 30 mph, the rpm is over 3000, can hear the engine straining. i pull over, turn-off engine, sit a minute, restart car, it is ok once again to drive. it can go over 30 mph or higher and maintain around 2000 rpm (until speed is reduced to 20 mph (cycle continues). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. when starting the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. when accelerating, the sound would increase. he drove the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the knocking sound was due to sludge build up. the engine needed to be replaced. he called the manufacturer and they stated that because the vehicle was 16,000 miles over the warranty, they were not liable for the repairs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 86,000.

First i had continuous oil leak so the pan or some part was ordered and installed. the oil is still leaking out of that pan or part? that was a couple hundred bucks including checking the constant flickering oil light which now just flickers and i pay it no attention. the second issue was a computer chip or something, the car would just not start so i took it in that was 800 something by the time the car was going again. the third issue was the connecter that has three hoses to it went bad and smoke came from under hood and when i opened it the water was spraying leaking and of course empty which was another 300 bucks after towing parts labor etc... the current problem is the steering which i don't know what's wrong with i just do my best to stay in the lane. also i have found out the wheel are really really cheap and flaking so my brand new tires were immediately punctured which i've paid a bunch to keep them sealed and balanced and not to mention the wear from the steering and flats has pretty much ruined the new tires. *tr

I regularly maintain the oil in my car, yet the oil seems to disappear. i add oil in between changes and the technicians at the oil change have never seen any leaks. i continued to drive and noticed a knock in the engine. i checked the oil, and it was low. i was not due for a change, so i put oil in the engine. the knock continued until one day it became an awful sound, and shut off. i had the car towed back to my house where it has sat for a month. i had a mechanic diagnose ,y car and he said it was a rod, and that i needed a new engine. i have noticed where several people have had problems with the chrysler 2.7 valve engine. i do not feel that this is my problem, especially if chrysler has a faulty product. *tr

Sebring developed sludge problem, cost almost $6,000 to drop in a replacement engine. chrysler should issue a recall and reimburse everyone that's had this issue. *tr

Was driving home and hear loud noise got out and checked and found that the strut bracket had broken on the rear of my 2002 chrysler seabring. i got home and called the dealer to get a new one they told me that the part was on backorder and that there was around 8000 on backorder so i called chrysler and asked why they haven't recalled this part yet with 8000 parts needed there must be a problem with this part. they told me that there wasn't any of these parts in the usa. now why is this? this part is known to go bad they told me. then why can't they issue a recall and get these parts made so these cars can be fixed.

In may, while driving my passenger side rear strut mount on my 2002 chrysler sebring broke. i took my car in and had it fixed and had to leave it as the dealership (golling chrysler) advised me that it was a safety hazard to drive with the broken strut mount. on 06/29/08, my driver side rear strut mount broke. this time, the dealership (clarkston chrysler) stated that there are no replacement parts as there is a design flaw with the part and they had to be reengineered. so, i have been unable to drive my car since 06/29/08. my car only had 65,000 miles but it is parked and unusable. i have been told that this is a common problem and there is a backlog of 10,000 parts on order. chrysler called to state that they estimate that the parts would be in on august 11th. this is obviously a safety hazard - or at least that what the dealership told me and i cant imagine that very many people can shelve their car for 6 weeks and instead - like me, have had to drive there car on occasion. i was able to burrow someone's vehicle but there were still times when i did have to drive my sebring when another vehicle wasn't available. it should be noted that of those 65000 miles, well over 99 % were on highway and paved roads. there are no dirt roads in the area and it is rare that i ever drive on one. *tr

July 1 driving on bluewater bridge right rear strut snapped off. two weeks later while in st. thomas ontario the drivers side strut snapped off. both of them had rotted right off. replaced with reconditioned struts - $500.00 + towing. *tr

2002 chrysler sebring with broken ball joint. consumer states that the ball joint broke and almost killed him. he would like to know if she should file a lemon law complaint. *kb

The 2.7 liter engine in my sebring acquired a load knocking noise. i took the vehicle to a repair shop and found out that this engine has a chronic sludge problem that caused this failure. the repair shop replaced the engine at a cost of $4,895.09. *tr

Engine failure. while driving west on hillsborough avenue in tampa, fl, the engine suddenly cut out. this is a 55 mph road -- in some parts 60. husband was able to steer us off the road into a target parking lot. the car is still at the shop while we wrestle with the warranty company over them replacing a sludged engine. had problems with timing belt screaming if the outside temperature is over 65 degrees for over a year. had this replaced on first incident -- still screams. since having it replaced the fan now only works on "high". *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and he stated that sludge build up and a frozen engine compartment caused the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired because the cost is expensive. the contact has yet to notify daimler chrysler or the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 101,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle shut off. as of december 26, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 82,249.

My 2002 chrysler sebring's engine seized up when i was driving down the road one night to take my husband to work. i had it towed to my dealer just to find out that i was 32 miles out of my extended warranty and that i had apparently not changed my oil and that caused my engine to lock up. when my engine locked up i had floored it to go around a slow-moving semi on a little 2 lane highway. the engine started making a terrible knocking sound and i noticed that even though i was pushing down on my gas pedal, the rpms were going down instead of up. i finally got back into the right hand lane and my car sort of wobbled a couple times. it kept losing speed and when we stopped at a stop light the engine died and would not restart. now i am stuck with a $5500+ repair bill only to find out that this engine was and has been defective since day one. i want chrysler to pay for my engine and all my heartache. *tr

Since i have purchase my new car, 2002 chrysler sebring, keeping the tires inflated have been a problem. at first i thought it was the tires. the car has been serviced by goodyear and the car still has problems holding air in the tires. later i changed tire manufacturers and had firestone tires put on. the tires still need air put in them every 2-3 days. firestone has serviced the leak on several occasions. we tried putting tubes in the tires and i have gone through 3 tubes in two weeks. there is a defect in the rims stocked from chrysler. it is not a tire problem. these aluminum rims are not covered under standard or extended warranty. firestone mentioned that they have a chrysler 300m with the same problem as mine. the tires won't seal on the rims. i have heard of other chryslers with the same problem and would like to launch a formal complaint to have this looked into. it is not safe to drive the car with this problem (low tire pressure and flat tires). last night i walked to the dark parking lot after work to find another flat tire on my car again. please help make chrysler own fixing this problem. *tr

At 41,000 miles my 2002 chrysler sebring lxi 4 door sedan required the replacement of right outer tie rod. i was told at that time if it had failed it would have caused a major and possibly deadly accident. one year to the day - at 47,000 miles the left outer tie rod required replacement. there were no accidents nor events which lead up to these failures. *tr

Sudden engine failure- 2002 chrysler sebring lxi sedan, 62,400 miles- no warning. two opinions have both stated total engine replacement is the only option- $3000 for a used (60,000 mi) engine. have not yet decided if i will fix, and then immed unload, or try and trade- and get nothing! (still owe $3500). *tr

Oil sludge in engine. *tr

For some time now i have been forced to replace all my tires once, and bring my car into ntb multiple times regarding my tires going flat despite that the car could sit in my garage all week, after speaking with ntb they said they deal with these things all the time, a chrysler pulls in and he can tell you exactly what is wrong with it. the wheel rim on the chrome ones, are corroding causing a rim leak, this causes many uninformed customers to go out and buy brand new tires when this is not necessary, it also forces customers to waste time either by having their car checked out every month b.c of these leaks or make them stop at a gas station and fill their tires up with air like i do. i please ask you all who read this to write to chrysler to explain to them this poor performance, i have read others complaints which could lead to blow outs, as far as i last checked this is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed and addressed now! chrylser get off your lazy butts and do something before someone gets hurt or worse killed, and if that happens i hope they sue your company to bankruptcy and i'll be happy buying foreign. *jb

When i purchased the car with approximately 44,000 miles i test drove it and it ran fine. at 60,000 miles the transmission began to give me problems, it made noise only while the car was in drive. i took it to a certified transmission place and they had it for two days and stated that my transmission was fine. less than 2 weeks later the transmission went out. i had it repaired but im still having problems now the transmission jumps while slowing down between 35 to 30 mph. *tr

When i traded in my 2003 mazda suv on july 28, 2007, i did so in good faith that i would get a fair trade. i disclosed information regarding the mazda suv to the alameda county auction (aca cars) sales department. my car just had its oil changed, its tires were brand new, its brakes and pads were in working proper order. i had expected the same courtesy and respect from the car dealership. i traveled from sacramento to dublin because i put my trust in this dealership and had faith that it would sell me a car that had passed their safety inspection. however, i was very disappointed and felt betrayed when i found out later that the front bumper of the 2002 chrysler sebring convertible was held by velcro tapes. i was emotionally distressed over the thought of what might and may happen if i did further driving, fearful that the front bumper would drop or "fly off" while i was on the road. i could hurt myself and even others. i was further disappointed by the reaction over the phone by the same person who sold me the car. to imply to me that i could have done the damage myself, repaired the front bumper with velcro, and put the blame on the car dealership was totally unacceptable behavior. the velcro-bumper situation could be just the "tip of the iceberg." i no longer have any trust left in this car dealership and am wondering what other "hidden" flaws they did not disclose. as a consumer, it is my right to be fully informed of all aspects regarding the car that i purchased. i believe that this dealership has not only failed to give me that respect, it has also dealt me with a fraudulent transaction. *jb

Rear upper shock mounts broke. made of allum. why? corrosion will happen if you install allum next to sheet metal, also they were not painted. the new ones are at least painted. it does not seem to me to be very smart to have allum. mounts and unprotected. *tr

Problem with the speedometer, car is in driveway in park,the idle will go up a little , but the speedometer will go up to 80-100 km will sitting still. if you give the vehicle gas in park the speedometer will go to 240 km again while in park and not moving. i have had it the vehicle rescanned,but the issue did not go away..i took it to the dealership where we purchased the car, and the put almost 200 km on the car and the problem never happened again. this happened more that enough times, but when it went into service to get checked out they could not solve or get the car to do the same problem. it was very frustrating ,and our concern was that when the warranty ran out and there was a serious problem there will be a costly bill. i am also concerned for my family's safety while my wife was driving the car. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. on june 25, 2007, while driving 25 mph, the transmission failed. the contact was able to restart the vehicle several times. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic stated that the transmission needed to be replaced and will cost between $1,500-$2,300. the vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 64,800.

Right rear top strut mount became noisy/creaking/thumps) during the winter. 2 weeks ago while driving home we heard excessive noise/creaking/thumping from right rear. while driving to work the next day noise was even louder. upon inspection i found the shock had dropped through the mount and were wedged in the coil. temporarily pushed it back up, purchased a new mount from dealer which was installed. old mount, aluminum), had completely deteriorated. now the left side was getting louder. will replace before shock damage as well. *ak

Driving 5 mile p/hr (luckily) upper control / arm bal joint, left rear, cracked, separated...tire fell off tbd (probably replace both parts or more depending on extent of residual damage.

In 12/2001 i purchased a 2002 chrysler sebring lxi and discovered the interior lights blinked. i reported to the dealer, who neglected to repair the problem. on april 26, 2007 the radio intermittently stopped operating and began to blink even while turning off and/or not operating the vehicle. i took it to the dealer on 05/18/07 for diagnosis and repair, and as it turned out the radio was causing the interior light to blink. once the radio was replaced the interior lights no longer blinked. the problem with the radio was electronically back feeding into the electrical systems , causing the radio and everything it back feed into to become charged by the battery and on constantly. this was a serious fire hazard while the car was parked in my garage. this was a problem chrysler was aware of by issuance of their technical service bulletin #08-026-01 dated 12/14/01 for 2001-2002 sebring/sebring convertible/stratus and 2002 liberty. chrysler refused to take responsibility for the problem even though they knew the problem existed. other than the interior lights blinking, the electrical problem did not become evident until april 26, 2007. i was left to pay for factory defective equipment. it took this problem 5 years to surface, but it has the potential to cause a great deal of damages to the vehicles and personal property as well as cause serious injuries or death by fire. please help me and anyone else who own these vehicles.*ak

Loud clanging noise from rear. mechanic advised that both both struts and shocks were broken and needed replacement. estimated $600.00 . *ak

Automatic transmission has been jerking hard when shifting to 5th gear since the purchase of the car. when reported to the service department, the response was there is no problem. check engine light would linger on intermittently but no code returned. at 70,350 miles, the check engine light came on, when shifted from park to reverse and neutral to drive, the car jerks hard and the transmission will not shift out of first gear. immediately took it to an auto shop (speedy auto) and left the car for two days. the check engine light was still on but the transmission shifted fine. no code available. problem was clear for 3 days then recurred. after the car sat for over 12 hours, the light went out and car shifted fine. the light has now been on for 8 days and still jerks when shifting from park to reverse and neutral to drive. *tr

Problems with the front end, steering. it locks up and becomes very tight then very loose. i was told possibly rack-and-pinion by a mechanic. after looking at these complaints on the web site, i'm afraid to drive it. i have 2002 sebring w/87,000 miles. i will have it checked out monday for sure. how do i get chrysler to fix this? *jb

The water outlet housing on a chrysler sebring 2.7l engine year 2002. according to the parts personnel, there is a large number of failures regarding this specific housing which causes overheating etc. *jb

My 2002 chryslersebring was sitting in the shop right now gettung a new timing chain at 64,000 miles. my outside extended warranty will not cover a new enginge because they know that chrysler has this as a defect. it's not right, and chrysler should be held accountable. we all have had the same exact issue.*ak

I purchased the 2002 chrysler sebring lx sedan in october 2003 used with 43,000 miles. i had received free oil changes from the dealership where i purchased the car for two years. i did not receive all of the oil changes for the two years, but oil was changed on a regular basis. in october 2005 i was on my way home for the weekend when i noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. i pulled off the interstate ,and as soon as i stopped, the engine died. i waited about ten minutes and restarted the engine. i drove to a gas station and checked the oil, no oil. i placed two quarts of oil in the engine and drove home. over the last 1 1/2 years i had four mechanics, including chrysler mechanics, tell me that it needed a new engine due to oil sludge in the engine. i have been paying on this vehicle for over three years, and only been able to drive it for about two years, i still owe $5500.00 on the vehicle, and am not able to drive. if this was to happen to a person in the right situations it could be devastating, and lives could be lost. chrysler stated it was a problem with people not taking care of their vehicles, but they were aware that there was a problem with the oil return heating up the oil too fast and causing the oil to sludge. toyota, audi, volkswagen have all had similar problems, but they h owned up to them. these complaints were becoming more numerous, and were starting to come in more dangerous situations, how long will this go on before somebody was actually injured? i am personally out of a lot of money, and will be out of this money for at least 2 more years, unless i run into a winning lottery ticket to purchase a new engine. every body was making money off of these engines, except the consumer. i know it sounds bad, but i hope somebody somewhere will give their life to give you the hint that something needs to be done for these 2.7 liter v6 engines in the sebrings. *ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chrysler seabring. the contact stated that there was sludge build up in his engine ,and now the entire engine needed to be replaced. the contact believed that the sludge caused this problem. the contact stated that the engine kept making noises, and he took the vehicle to a repair shop on 3 different occasions. on one occasion during a test drive the vehicle completely lost power. the contact was concerned about the engine shaking and making noises and will not use the vehicle, also the engine was overheating. the contact had been traveling approximately 12 hours the previous day when the vehicle began overheating the following day. the contact stated that they had maintained the vehicle regularly. the weather was nice and the contact was driving between 65 - 70 mph. the failure mileage and current mileage were both 73,298.*ak

Tl* the contact called regarding the 2002 chrysler sebring. while driving at 60 mph the driver heard a loud noise and the vehicle started to vibrate near her feet. the contact heard a loud pop and saw smoke coming from under the hood. the contact immediately stopped the vehicle and towed it to a repair shop. the failure mileage was 131,164. the mechanics diagnosis stated that the engine needed to be replaced. chrysler refused to authorize the engine repairs. *ak

I own a 2002 chrysler sebring with approx. 35k mileage. the transmission started acting funny about three weeks ago. it would not budge when in drive gear or would stall at red light. it was worse when cold. i took it to chrysler dealer in greenvale, new york. they indicated a transmission leak requiring change of transmission oil and cleaning, even though chrysler manual itself does not indicate transmission service before 45k mileage. they changed the transmission lines and hoses and charged me over $400 for the service. chrysler fails to acknowledge a design defect requiring this service. ultimately, i discovered that you have received many complaints regarding the same issue and also outright transmission failure which chrysler fails to address. i know that a recall was issued by nhsta for 2001 chrysler sebring regarding similar issues. perhaps it is time you issue the same recall for 2002 chrysler sebring. even better, please issue a cease and desist order against all american manufacturers of crap they call motor vehicles, so we need not make similar complaints in the future. *jb

Tl* - the contact was at a stop with the gear in park; when she applied the accelerator pedal the gear shifted to neutral. this incident has occurred on two occasions. the contact has researched similar complaints on the nhtsa website related to the 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact's mechanic stated the failure is due to a failure in the drive shaft. the contact's vehicle was taken to the mechanic on december 18, 2006 for repair. the power train is under warranty.

Upon rotating tires on jan 2, 2007, i noticed severe corrosion on the rear strut mounts of my 2002 chrysler sebring lxi. had these mounts not been replaced it could have caused severe injury to the passengers as the springs would have let loose through the external wheel well and enter the passenger compartment. this could cause damage to the vehicle as well as bodily injury to the occupants. failure of these parts also could have caused the driver to experience a degraded response in handling. i purchased 2 new (modified by manufacture) strut mounts and installed them. the strut mounts cost were minimal. rear strut mounts are severely corroded, cracked and broken. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not switch gears. the non service dealer determined the vehicle needed a new transmission to correct the issue.

Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, a noise was heard coming from the rear section of the vehicle. an independent repair shop determined the driver side rear strut mount was corroded and fell apart. the part was replaced. the vehicle was located in a salt belt state.

Was driving along us 27 south in indiana when the car made a terriable noise and stopped running....motor locked up....(still had about 1200 more miles before the next oil change

Sludge build up in the engine, there is coolant like into the oil line. which has made the oil spit out from under the head gasket and spit out on top of the motor cover. the water pump and time change needs to be replace when they notice the sludge in the oil pan of the car. they in turn took of the top of the engine and the sludge was just thick and gritty. i was told by a chrysler technician that chrysler is aware of the problem with the 2.7 liter engines. *nm

Power steering rack and rust issue. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the engine made a knocking noise. the vehicle was taken to 3 different dealerships. the first dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. the second dealership was to duplicate the problem, but did not feel repairs were needed under the warranty. the third dealership was able to duplicate the problem, but the check engine light was illuminated and would not turn off. the third dealership replaced an unknown computer part and performed a tune up, but the check engine light was still illuminated and the knocking noise was still present.

Dt*: the contact stated the motor stalled while the vehicle was in gear and would not restart. the check engine light did not illuminate prior to the incident. a mechanic determined that sludge built up in the engine caused the motor to stall. the manufacturer determined that the vehicle's proper oil levels have not been maintained, however the contact disagreed

Chrysler sebring 2002 failed engine twice - one was the result that not enough oil change and it blew the engine. the 2nd time - claim the transmission blew the engine, which was to be under warranty but have refused claiming the abuse of the driver that caused this to happen. my believe is that there's a problem with the sebring engines. the vehicle only have 65,000 plus miles and we had only had the car back 3 weeks when the engine blew the 2nd time. the dealer that repaired this vehicle has failed to provide me with all the work that was completed on this vehicle. the company is bob frensley chrysler in goodlettsville, tn - 615 859-0000. i have requested this infomtion on serveral times and has yet being faxed. the vehicle is still at this chrysler dealership.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45mph a deer and telephone pole were struck with the front end of the vehicle. the frontal air bags did not deploy during the accident however, an hour later both frontal air bags deployed. the contact was not the driver of the vehicle therefore, it is uncertain if there was pre-impact braking. the driver of the vehicle was wearing a seat belt and no injuries were sustained. the air bag warning light did not illuminate. as a result of the accident the vehicle caught fire and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership. the insurance company has the vehicle performing an investigation. the police were alerted and a report was filed at the scene. the vehicle is a 2002 chrysler sebring lxi.

Air bag fault light on. chrysler says that it is the seat belt tensioner on drivers seat. internet search shows this is a common problem in chrysler vehicles. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated there was a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined the rear passenger side strut bracket fractured and penetrated the tire. the strut bracket and tire were replaced.

Dt*: the contact stated the aluminum wheels have become pitted over time with normal use. the pits allowed air to escape through the sidewall, where the rim and tire meet. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the wheels needed to be replaced with stainless steel in order to avoid the same problem in the future.

I am having problems with my tires. they keep leaking and lug nuts won't tighten. i've been told by two garages that my rims are defective and of poor quality. rims are oxidated and corroded on my 2002 chrysler sebring. i've been told that driving this car is dangerous. *jb

In feb. 2006 the front wheel feel off my 2002 chrysler sebring because of a ball joint failure (non greaseable joint). luckily no one was killed or injured, but they could have been! i had the front joints replaced and other damage repaired. two months later (april 2006) the ball joints in the rear of the car failed and the rear wheel fell off. again no one was killed or injured, but they could have been! *nm

Consumer 2002 sebring air bag light illuminated and seat belts were inoperable. *ts ***nar*** the driver's side seat belt retractor was defective. *nm

2.7 liter v6 engine- sebring convertible. regular oils changes at 3000 miles. engine failed at 76000 miles on the car due to water mixing with the oil..(a direct result of a head gasket failure- i assume) the mechanic noted that there was severe oil sludge build up in the engine and that it needed to be replaced at a cost > $5000. he also indicated chrysler is aware of this issue and there is a class action lawsuit pending. chrysler has since modified this engine for its newer vehicles. *jb

While shifting from reverse to drive, car feels like it is in neutral. i must shift back and forth to get vehicle moving again. this usually is not a problem because it usually happens in a parking stall, where not a lot of moving cars are around to hit me. almost always after the neutral/drive problem, the transmission will shift down hard when going from second down to first gear, causing a jerking motion. this has caused me to take it into the shop twice now, and it was different problems each time. the first was a sensor, the second, a "tsb" needed updating. each time i take it in, i am guaranteed about a $200 charge. *jb

These are safety/defect issues regarding my 2002 chrysler sebring engine: i have a 2.7 liter v6 engine and i have recently read about common problems after experiencing a knock in the engine. just today, i had a mechanic listen to the engine noise and he speculates that it is a rod or rod bearing. this appears to be a symptom of the sludge problem that your web site has documented. i have not yet confronted a chrysler maintenance rep and would be interested in tactics that have been documented as successful. i have been somewhat regular about oil changes, but i am not the original owner, so would have a problem proving the maintenance intervals. steering: last summer i first experienced a problem with the steering tightening. basically the general feel of the steering was tight and it would not return to a 'home' position after turning. a mechanic estimated that it would take $1500 to replace the rack assembly and the power steering pump. on a hunch, i had the power steering fluid replaced and within a week the steering returned to normal. around oct/nov, the symptoms returned and i had another power steering fluid replacement. this time the symptoms have been intermittent and have not completely disappeared. i have read a few complaints on the internet of other sebring owners having similar problems. *jb

I am extremely dissatisfied with a particular quality of my 2002 sebring. this is the second time i am bringing this to the attention of chrysler and i am demanding further inquiry and resolution be offered on my request. i am very adamant about this request as it has put my children in a very dangerous situation and could cause harm or even death to others. the problem itself is rather simply to understand but can have very dangerous ramifications. the driver side door lock does not have a safety feature preventing the driver door to be locked while the keys are in the ignition or in the vehicle. on every other manufacturer vehicle i've owned there was a feature that prevented this from happening - whether the car was running or not. in this particular situation, my 1 1/2 son was in his car seat as my wife parked our sebring in friends drive way. she accidentally depressed the car lock while closing the door. the car was locked, with the engine running and my child inside the car. it took over a 1/2 hour for me to drive to the location with the spare keys to unlock the car. this was extremely dangerous and nerve racking and could have been worse in extreme heat or winter conditions without proper ventilation. i would very surprised if chrysler has not be notified of this complaint and will be extremely dissatisfied if i don't receive resolution to fix the problem or at the very least a compensation for the situation, frustration, time and money spent. unfortunately to date, chrysler has not done anything other than to guide me to this site. this series of events (if unresolved) will seriously sway my decision of chrysler products in the future. *jb

Serious clunking noise upon acceleration / braking. dealership determined the lower ball joint was loose and replaced the left front lower arm control. glad i made it home on my 250 mile drive without killing myself or others! *jb

"popping" felt in steering. tires starting to wear on outside. dealership replaced rack and pinion assembly (warranty) but i had to pay for the alignment needed after the replaced. *jb

Heating / cooler blower only works on high (level 4) dealership replaced burned out resistor. *jb

Again another heavy rain leaving a pond on the passenger side floorboard. witnessed the entry of the water, passed info on to dealer.dealership replaced right side door weather shield and sealed the mirror. *jb

More water after another heavy rain - only on passenger side floorboard this time. dealership resealed all windshield molding to correct water leak. *jb

Volumes of water on driver side and passenger side floorboards after heavy rain! dealership resealed cowl panel (left and right), resealed firewall, realigned front right door! *jb

Serious vibration when braking. had to have front and rear brakes replaced and all rotors resurfaced. *jb

Transmission slips occasionally. transmission fluid under car. dealership repaired transmission cooler lines (clamps)*jb

Problem: vibration noise under hood loss of cool air with air conditioner dealership replaced expansion valve. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle gas fumes entered the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected and gas spraying from what appeared to be a gasoline line near the gas tank was observed. the vehicle was towed to the dealership however no repairs have been made. the manufacturer was alerted.

All 4 interior door handles the chrome plating has split leaving a razor sharp free edge. passenger door handle caused a serious cut to a passenger who attempted to open the door.

Dt*: the contact stated all 4 rims on the vehicle are corroding. the aluminum is shredding off the rims, which is causing the tires to loose air pressure. the left rear tire seal will not hold air at all. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. a representative from the manufacturer inspected the rims and agreed the rims were corroding and would replace only 2 of the rims however repairs were not made. the vehicle is not being driven.

Recently while driving my 2002 chrysler sebring lx i was slowing down off an exit ramp and the car suddenly grabbed at around 32 mph. i found out by monitoring my speeds that you have to go over 36 mph and slow down to 32 mph for it to grab and it does it every time. the check engine light has never came on and has been checked for working operation. i recently had the car taken to a dealer to be put on a diagnostics machine where there they said they can't even say what is wrong, they said something is wrong but for the machine to not even pick it up something isn't right. all fluids have been checked by myself and the mechanic and they have maintained proper level. we have reason to believe maybe a sensor or just to reset the whole car all i know is this is costing me lot of money. i wanted to report this case. this may be a start to a recall on the car. if the dealer and the computer can't find it maybe you can help? *jb

The problem to my car happened while it was sitting in the garage. my 2002 sebring convertible has had a complete failure of the steering rack and tie rods at 28,000+ miles. the car is unsafe to drive. the dealer stated it was $1800. repair. a call to chrysler service resulted in am offer to pay for the parts not the $1000. labor charge. i called back to negotiate this offer. i was promised a call back which i received by voice mail asking me to return the call and stating that was there best offer. . when i attempted to return the call to the person who left the message i was hung up on twice. i am still trying to communicate with chrysler by phone so far after several hours i am still unsuccessful. after checking on the web i found many incidents of this kind reported by other sebring owners. why hasn't there been a recall on this obvious defect that could be life threating? this is a lightly driven car and should not have suffered this type of dangerous failure. *jb

2nd engine failed in 2002 sebring at 50,000 miles i will never ever buy chrysler again, this is a safety as well as economic issue. *jb

Vehicle control arm on right rear wheel broke while driving. *ts *jb

2002 chrysler sebring conv. experienced complete loss of electrical system and engine shut-off. towed to dealership, tested, but no repeat of symptoms. owner requested chrysler repair personnel actually drive car. upon doing so, all symptoms appeared with total loss of all electrical systems and non-starting engine. even though the problem presented itself to the dealer, they could not diagnose or repair the problem. dealer (harbor chrysler, ventura, ca) had car for 18 days. car released in non-repaired condition. upon picking-up the car, the owner attached written statement of concern to the dealer regarding the safety of operating a vehicle that can suddenly stop operating with complete loss of all electronically controlled systems including brake lights, signals, flashers, wipers, airbag deployment sensors, head and tail lights, etc., as well as a non-running/non startable engine. chrysler dealer advised owner to drive vehicle until the failing component(s) experienced complete failure, at which time the problem could be accurately diagnosed. this translates into an obligation on the part of the owner to operate an unsafe vehicle in order to help the dealer diagnose the problem. the vehicle is effectively unusable, as strong safety and liability issues continue to concern dr. rolff, the owner/driver. *jb

Dt:contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving.. upon taking the engine apart and inspecting it, the service dealer stated that there was a buildup of sludge in the engine. the dealer suggested the contact replace the engine. the manufacturer needed to see the oil change receipts. the consumer sent the invoices to the manufacturer. the consumer did not know what the manufacturer or service dealer was going to do about the problem. *ak

Our 2002 chrysler sebring's engine failed at an off ramp of a highway. the car had to be towed. the car started to smoke after it was driven from the garage that it was towed to. the engine needs replaced. *bn

Dt: vehicle caught on fire. it burned the antenna. vehicle was towed to dealer. a representative was sent to find out what happened. she did not know if she should get it fixed or leave it as it is for further investigation. but consume r wanted to know what started the fire. dealer did not know what started the fire. had never seen anything like this. the representative said he will turn in his report and the manufacturer will get back to her within a week. manufacturer has not called her back yet. the opinion of those that looked at vehicle said it might be an electrical problem.*ak

For the past several months , my tires have been losing air- i thought that perhaps this was caused by the extreme temperatures. i continued to make sure my tires were at the correct level. three weeks ago, i had a blow-out while traveling home from atlantic city, nj.. the tire was replaced the next day... a few days later, the new tire, as well as the others, continued to lose air..i brought back to the service station and was told i would now need another tire. all tires continued to lose air- i brought to the service station again and it was discovered that all my rims are cracking and the sharp edges are cutting into the stem valves and causing my tires to go flat. i have now had to replace 2 tires that should have lasted me quite a bit longer and this problem will continue to occur as long as my rims are in the condition they are. i was told that it was inadvisable to go anywhere long distance until this problem is resolved. i have made an appointment today at the dealership for them to inspect and hopefully work with me on this defective issue. i have also contacted chysler's customer service center and reported to them this safe issue. please document and contact me with any further information. thank you-jo ann worbetz. *nm

After driving off the lot with a new 2002 chrysler sebring lxi, consumer observed a noise from the lower drivers side and felt vibration from the steering column. the noise is a rattling noise that sounds like metal slapping or tapping against metal. this occurs regularly at high and low speeds once the engine reaches normal operations (after the car has been driving for a few minutes). the dealer has been notified three times and has not solved this problem. they resulted to saying that the noise is from a transaxle splash guard, but they tried to recreate the noise by pushing the splash guard against the transaxle, but the noise did not disappear. *nm

Dt: the rear mount that holds the rear mcpherson strut in place, disintegrated. the consumer stated it was made of aluminum. it fell apart and the part made a rattle sound, which was the strut moving around. the consumer was going 20 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, they replaced it. *jb

Dt: the wheels corroded from the inside at the center hubs. this happened on all four wheels. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for a state inspection last week and the inspector found this problem. contacted manufacturer, and was told to take the vehicle to the dealer, but this was not covered under warranty. the consumer was going to replace all four wheels, one wheel was almost completely corroded. consumer was still driving the vehicle. there was no mailing address provided for the dealer by the consumer. *ak

My front passenger tire was low and would not keep air. my tires are original to the car. i thought that i just had a slow leak. took the car to repair shop to have tire checked out. was told by technician at repair shop that the chrome is severely peeling off the rim causing bead not to seal. the technician said he has never seen anything like it and that my wheel looked like it was ten years old already. was informed by them that the chrome continually flakes off and doesn't allow the bead to seal to the rim. they noted this problem on my invoice.

Dt: the consumer states that at approximately six or seven weeks ago he noticed air leaking from a tire after checking the tire with a gauge. the consumer took the tire to a tire repair company, and was told that there was a problem with the aluminum rim. they stated that the chrome flakes off and doesn't allow the bead to seal to the rim. this is the original tire for the vehicle. the tire is located on the front passenger side. *ak *sc *jb

Dt: while driving the tire came off on front passenger side. the dealer said the lower ball joint failed. the manufacturer said they will talk to the dealer. they said they will pay for half. manufacturer said that was their best offer. last november the consumer heard a squeaking noise, and took it to dealer. they said it was nothing. dealer did say after the tire came off other parts were damaged. *ak *jb

2002 chrysler sebring engine failed. diagnosed as excessive oil sludge. dealer denied claim citing inadequate oil changes which is incorrect, oil change was done when specified, oil light never had to come on. i bought the car new and had it maintained. what happened: the car stopped after a loud tapping noise in the engine. i was driving to work and had to stop immediately. i sent complaint letter to chrysler's ceo and they refuse to fix. they want to charge $6000 to repair. chrysler should replace those engines. too many complaints. i cannot afford to fix car and i still have a loan on the car but it is not driving.

I had my starter replaced in sep 04 and today it went bad again. the first repair cost me over $500 and only the dealer could get the part.

Dt consumer states when the key is out of the ignition switch, the gear shift can slip to another gear. *tt

Consumer states: noticed air leaking from tires. chrome wheels were corroded, and it caused the tires to leak. however, dealer confirmed that they wanted to charge consumer out of pocket to fix it. *ak

Hose to power steering is crimped by a.c. unit pipe ,causing power steering fluid to leak and power steering to fail. *ak

In november i noticed that in the mornings when i would get ready to drive to work my car would reverse when put in drive. since i had just move to california for my new job and was in training i didn't get the time off to take my car to a dealership until january 06, 2003.

I was driving me car and the engine locked up. i had no warning from the oil and engine lights. i had it towed to the dealer, and they said a bearing in the piston had spun from engine sludge. i saw on line that they are having problems with this and won't do anything about it.*ak

While driving the engine failed without warning. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *nm

Consumer complained about a rack and pinion steering problem. when making a left turn the steering was binding. driver would turn the steering wheel and it would stick, making turns very difficult. *ak

While driving the ball joint popped out of the left front upper control arm. *bf *nm

On 2/5/05 car started to vibrate every time i applied the brake. i took the car to the dealer 2/8/05. the rep called to say the car needed brake pads and that the rotors could not be turned because the problem had gone on too long. when asked what problem he indicated that the brakes had been scraping. i told him that was not true. he then indicated that the rotors were warped and that a lot of sebrings and 300 m's came in for warped rotors. i asked if that were not an indication that the rotors were defective. he answered, well yes and no. on a car with less than 40,000 miles, the brakes and rotors were replaced. my ticket only shows that they were replaced. if the dealer does not report potential problems to the manufacturer how can consumers be safe. warped rotors could compromise the abs system and bring great bodily harm to the driver, passengers, and anyone hit by the vehicle. *jb

Transmission had a minor leak then one day the car would not engage in drive for several seconds. once the car was moving it had a very sudden and harsh down shift when the vehicle slowed to a stop. now the whole transmission is being replaced on a 2002 sebring sedan with 28000 miles. *jb

A knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle while driving. the driver noticed, while steering,that steering wheel failed to turned on its own. the driver was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced due to solenoid switch. *ak

Steering column makes a creaking sound like a door hinge when turning left or right with the steering wheel, even if moved while auto is parked and makes this noise also when braking. the dealership was notified during a recent oil changed on 1/13/05 and only checked brakes and did not listen to me and check the tie rod or steering column for noise. this occurs every time the vehicle is driven. *jb

The consumer is experiencing problems with the rack and pinion. when making a left turn, the steering is binding. the driver would turn the steering wheel and it would stick making turning very difficult. provide further details. *jb

While driving an accident occurred. there was snow and ice . consumer was driving at 25 mph. the air bag did not deploy right away. however, the air bag deployed about two to three minutes after the impact. this was a head on collision. both the driver, and passenger were injured. *ak the drivers side air bag deployed but was not inflated. the passenger side air bag deployed half way. the driver hit the steering wheel bending the steering wheel. *tc

I was driving on the freeway in a construction zone. my car started accelerating and then the engine just stopped. it was during rush hour traffic, and due to the construction there was nowhere for me to avoid the ongoing traffic. a nice gentleman assisted me to the off ramp. i took my car to the nearest mechanic (tunex). they shared with me that i would need to tow the car to the dealer so that my warranty would cover the problem. i needed a new engine. the dealer is refusing to cover my car, even though i have oil change records and my mechanic went personally to the dealership, where his cousin works, and testified to my regular maintenance. the car is sitting in my garage pending arbitration. *jb

Airbag/clock spring broke while making a right hand turn into a parking space. this failure made the airbag light come on and the steering to make a clicking sound while turning. i contacted the selling dealership and was advised to bring the car in as soon as i could. the airbag could deploy on it's own or may not deploy in case of a collision. i took the car to the dealership for repairs. i found technical service bulletin #0801001 and #1900702 pertaining to this problem and notified the dealership. the dealership repaired the car which i purchased new less than 2 years ago, but is out of warranty because of mileage. i was charged for the repairs. i think a safety issue, such as this, which is known about, should be covered under policy by the manufacturer. *jb

The vehicle would intermittently stall when applying the brake to come to a stop. the vehicle has been to the dealer on 5 separate occasions. the dealer reset the timer the first time and was not able to duplicate the other 4 times. *jb

2002 chrysler sebring engine failed. diagnosed as excessive oil sludge. extended warranty and dealer denied claim due to inadequate oil changes. i bought car used in july, 2003. what happened: the car stopped after a loud tapping noise in the engine. i was driving in rush hour traffic when the car stopped in the middle of the street. i sent complaint letter sent to chrysler's ceo on 9/22/04. *ak

My front brakes failure, without any warning the fron brakes on my 2002 sebring.*ak

While the vehicle was in the park position on a slight grade , the vehicle rolled backwards, resulting in a collision. there were no fatalities, but there was extensive damage in the amount of $3,000. *ak *jb

The vehicle's engine seized while driving. *nm the vehicle had a continuing brake problems and would die while in motion. the consumer requested reimbursement. when the vehicle was first purchased at 92 miles, there was a problem with low oil. the consumer was advised that the transmission leaked. the vehicle would continue to lose power and the oil light had come back on. other problems were: the brake light was intermittent, the front end would vibrate, the brakes squealed, there was slight leak at the proportioning valve, the top was pulled down and the radio had become inoperative, the side mirrors and the power locks had become inoperative, and the brake pads had worn down to 2/32. *sc *jb

While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers will come on for twenty to thirty minutes then stop. consumer took vehicle to to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. consumer informed the mechanic that problem recurred. *ak *tc

While driving 60 mph vehicle seized. as a result, vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. *ak

While driving air bag warning light illuminated and stayed on the remainder of the time while vehicle was being operated. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak a rattling noise could be heard in the dash area. the consumer found a nut and notified the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that the nut did not belong in the dash and they insulated the dash so no more noise could be heard. the consumer feels the nut came from something in the dash. the seat belt pre-tensioner was replaced three times. the transmission fluid began to leak. the dealer determined that the cooler line clamps became loose and caused the transmission fluid to leak. *nm

When the vehicle was purchased the consumer noticed that the front left end vibrated. vehicle was serviced, and technician determined that wheel bearing needed to be replaced. *ak *nm

I have had my 2004 niacin maxima for 1 month and have the switch controlling the sun roof no longer works. i brought it back to the dealer to repair and they ordered the parts from nissan. it has been almost 3 months and the parts have not come in. nissan says they are on backorder and have no idea when thre will be available. they said it could be 1 more month or maybe 6 more months. they do not know.this is a $900 dollar option that does not work, and nissan says they have no idea when the parts to fix it will be available. *ak

Front brake rotors warped beyond repair at delivery. front grill area deeply scratched on both sides of grill. transmission jerks badly when going into gear. all tires badly out of balance at delivery. because of the out of balance tires and the warped brakes the abs system sensor could receive false signals therefore rendering the abs inoperable.

Braking does not seem to work properly, car fishtails while braking, especially on damp or wet surfaces, to the point that i have almost hit other vehicles even with plenty of advanced stopping distance. the car is almost out of control to drive on a wet road, and it certainly isn't completely effective on dry road surfaces. problem has occured since vehicle was brand-new, and brakes/rotors are in excellent condition.*ak

I have now had two incidents where i have accidently/unknowingly moved the floor transmission gear shift from drive to neutral while driving my car. they have both been while proceeding to make a left hand turns with oncoming traffic and were near accidents. *ak the gear shift moves so easily from drive to neutral with just the slightest pressure causing the loss of engine power as it goes into neutral. i didn't realize what had happened when just the force of stopping, before turning, with my hand resting on the shifter pushed it out of gear. the second time just moving my purse onto the console pushed it out of gear. i have owned 4 other vehicles with floor shifters and have never experienced the movement of the shifter without first pressing in the release button. i thought the reason the gear release buttons were installed on vehicles was to prevent the accidental movement of the gear shift. when sitting in this vehicle the only place to comfortably rest your right arm is on the arm rest which then extends to your fingers resting on the ball of the shifter. to access the release button you have to actually go under shifter to press it in, this is a safe procedure, but now that i found out that it does not work that way i am consciously aware of getting into an accident because of it. i now find myself sitting on my right hand while driving and when a passenger is in the front seat i warn them not to bump the shifter while reaching for their drink in the holder. i called the dealer to make sure this was not a defect and he assured me that it was normal design of the car. is this a normal design of all cars? if it is, it is a very poor design.

When shifting from park into reverse vehicle wont move, but from park to neutral vehicle would go forward. dealer inspected vehicle several times and replaced some sensors. but problem recurred.*ak

There was a slight vibration at 60 mph. the driver heard an explosion and temporarily lost control of the vehicle. the passenger side rear tire had separated. the cause is unknown. please describe further. *nlm

Air bag did not released in crash where my vehicle, 2002 chrysler sebring sedan, was going 20 mph and hit by vehicle going 45 mph. my vehicle sustained over $9000 damage. i received a minor injury. *la

When stopping at a stop air bag indication light began flashing, and passenger's side aig bag deployed inadvertently. air bag smashed the windshield and console. *ak

Since i bought my car 4/13/03 i have had brake system problems on 6/2002,9/23,11/27-3/2003,5/03,9/03,9/18,10/01/03,10/07/03 each time adjustments, repairs, replacement have been done. now since 9/23/03 along with the brake problem that still existing i am experiencing very a heavy,vibration this is felt when the car is at a standstill car can either be in neutral or park and it feels as though there is a vibrating mechanism attached to your car. the service department says they couldn't detect anything on their scanning device. *la

Windshield shows a refection of the vehicle. this causes the driver's vision to be obstructed. had tried to alleviate problem by covering or painting it, but problem still exists.*ak

Vehicle's shift cable failed, causing vehicle to accelerate dangerously. dealer notified.*ak

Consumer states seat heater is working only when vehicle is running, not when is idle. dealer has inspected three times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak

Consumer states steering column make snoise either when making right or left turn, dealer has inspected 3 times, and still problem recurring. *ak

While driving 60 mph, the rear passenger tire experienced tread separation and separated from the sidewalls. *ak *jb

Air bags did not deploy in a 50 mph head on collision. vehicle was totaled and driver was not injured. *ak

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. *ak *jb

The vehicle stalled without warning. when driving 45-50 mph, consumer would take foot off the gas and vehicle made a whining noise. dealer repaired problem. *jb

The braking system on our 2002 chrysler sebring seems inadequate. hard applicaton on a very cold and wet road at highway speeds does not result in brake lock up. i understand lock up is bad, but certainly the car should have enough braking power to lock the brakes under those conditions

I am currently driving a 2002 chrysler sebring lxi and everytime we reach about the speed of 50-65 mph the transmission sounds like the old bat mobile. it whines and has a real loud wind whistle. can you tell me if you have recieved any other complaints about this year and model vehicle? i have connected the dealership where i purchased it and they said that is normal sounds. i have also taken it to another dealership and recieved the same response. we can't believe that a company would make a car that has a bad wind noise coming from the tranmission.it has started slipping on occasions and when we come to a stop it shifts hard and again the dealership said that is normal.

Consumer was driving the vehicle at the 25mph on the highway. the car suddenly accelerated from 25mph to 100mph. consumer had to apply brakes every moment while driving to reduce her speed. dealer has been notified. please provide any additional information. ph

While traveling on the highway about 30mph another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle causing the front seatbelt to become detached, consumer suffered injuries. please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.*jb

When slowing down, transmission jumps very hard when going into 1st gear. when driving 45 to 55 mph, when hitting a bump in the road, there is a thump in the passenger side front. not consistlently, but enough to cause concern.

While driving the vehicle at any speed the steering wheel is hard to control the vehicle also when consumer make left or right turn make a noise. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts

While driving the vehicle and the consumer applied the brake the pedal will go down and wont release back, and the vehicle can experience extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts

While driving the vehicel at 40mph the automatic trasmission broke causing consumer to pull off the road. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts

While traveling on the highway the vehicle pulls to the right while traveling on the highway. the dealership is aware of the problem. mr

Consumer states that the only way the defroster will work is if the vehicle is in motion and this is causing a distraction to the consumer view. dealer notified ts

Hood assembly would lose bolts when owner would either raise or shut hood. owner has taken vehicle to the dealership along with the bolts that popped off. *ak *jg

Rear seat belt assembly pulled through when owner was attempting to install a child safety seat in rear. owner was shocked to find out that seat belt assembly was never attached to an anchor in rear on one side. please describe details. *ak

Bolts are popping off convertible top cause unknown. *ak jlg

After ten days of purchase air bag light came on and remained on even after dealership replaced air bag light module. this part wasn't available for two months from the manufacturer. consumer was told that vehicle was fine even though air bag light was still on. dealership still has vehicle. please describe details.*ak

Consumer states while applying brakes, consumer states the brake pedal went to the floor. consumer finally got vehicle to stop, but engine was reving high. consumer feels vehicle was going to take off. please provide any further information.

When applying brakes, engine revs up really high. consumer can barely control car, even with foot on brakes. *ak dealer could not duplicate problem. *tt

Vehicle has a fog horn sound due to build up in air conditioner's expansion valve. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer could not duplicate problem.*ak

Enterprise rental, mount kisco, ny. consumer applied brakes at 25 mph and pedal went to the floor. there was no braking action, and vehicle rearended another. consumer sustained minor injuries. amount of damage to vehicle unknown.*ak

When trying to accelerate beyond 45mph vehicle fails to kick in. vehicle would shake severely. when foot is removed from brakes, vehicle would stop shaking.*ak

Vehicle will accelerate without prior warning, while applying brakes vehicle roars up. dealership is aware of problem. *ak *tt

Was driving vehicle between 50-60mph and transmission downshifted on its own. took vehicle to dealer and was informed "smart car" has to learn driving habits of owner.*ak

Vehicle was parked in garage, temperature in garage was about 60 degrees when drivers side front window exploded.*ak *slc

On july 10th,2008 i heard a loud noise coming from the back of my 2002 chrysler sebring 4dr sedan. i pulled over and noticed the rear passenger strut had fallen from the mounting bracket. i took the car on july 11th to get it fixed. the repair shop told me that the bracket required (4879072ad) is on extreme backorder and it couldn't be fixed. i called all over the country searching for this part. it is only available through the dealers. there is no aftermarket replacement. all dealers everywhere are out and have orders placed on chrysler but never get the parts. i called chrysler customer service and they acted as if they didn't know of the problem. after being persistent, i found that there are over 10,200 on backorder in the us as of 7/17. assuming 2 per car and some dealer "safety stock", this could add up to 4000 cars which are not being driven because of the parts availability or are being driven unsafe. every chrysler parts dealer i called said the potential exists for the wheel to fall off without the strut attached. it also causes damage to tires and other components. i checked with junk yards hoping to find a set. i did find them and they are in the same condition as mine. if the carpet in the trunk is pulled back you will see white dust and corrosion everywhere. i heard from a dealer that the parts come from mexico and the plant is on strike, there have been cars sitting and waiting for this part for up to 3 months, best case i can get parts in 1 month. from a parts, safety and awareness standpoint, chrysler has dropped the ball on this one. unacceptable. i am out car rental fees and have been on the phone for days! they could at least acknowledge the problem! i am certain they know of it. *tr

Car delivered with badly warped front brake rotors and the tires were way out of alignment. the conditions described could compromise the abs system and cause great bodily harm or death to the driver, passengers and anyone hit by this vehicle. dealer fixed problems at first said vibration was normal for that car. car was difficult to stop safely. mr

The problem is with the sound system. specifically, the problem appears to be related to the bass sound. whenever the radio or cd is on, there is a horrible buzzing/droning noise accompanied by a vibration in the speaker panel on the doors. it is unbearable.*ak

At brothers graduation in lansing when the problem came up. called home dealership who said it was too far away to do anything about. had the car towed to the nearest dealer, where it took a month to get it fixed. chrysler said they would only fix it and would do nothing else until it happened again. no safety defec tmentioned. *ak

There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.