On 7/27 before leaving home, car was serviced by palmer dodge (roswell, ga ). Explained that I was going on trip from alpharetta, ga-ossining, ny (2000 miles roundtrip). Told dealer car had approx. 85,000 & was willing to rent a car. "please go over car & tell me if I was your wife...would you have me rent a car or take my 2001 chrysler sebring convertible ltd. To ny & back."left the dealership with an oil change & a 24 point safety check w/no concerns about car. We arrived in ny on 7/29 safely (9 yr. Old twins & maltese arrived in ny). On july 31 we drove from the hotel in tarrytown to ossining visited my mother, father graves. While at the last grave the oil light flickered while the car sat running. I pressed gas pedal it went out. We started back to hotel via route 9., a narrow, 2 lane highway. Got about 3 miles to briarcliff manor when I heard the car make a tapping sound. Despite traffic and no warning...no oil light, engine light etc. I make a sharp turn to side street & turned off car. My children are crying, my sister & dog are freaked out & there we are stranded with 1.5 hrs before my nephews baby dedication. I start the car back up & put the flashers on /drive the car mostly in neutral praying all the way to the entrance to sleepy hollow automotive who quickly told me the engine is shot & the car which I thought was worth at least $5000 was not worth fixing. I called jenkin engines & was told me there are 3 major problems with this chrysler 2.7 engine and it would cost $3600 for a reman. Engine & $1800 for labor (minimum)- 3 weeks to fix... I was now stranded in ny, vacation ruined, children freaked out. I have read hundreds of other complaints. How in 2010 can an engine "die" with no warning? This is recall cand. & the federal safety agency should make chrysler repair or reimburse car owners. My car is still in ny...ga dealer not returning calls. Recom oil too thin? Oil sludge? Easy to blame owners for oil changes when chrysler this is your fault. Be responsible.
2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine complaints
Page 2 of 3: complaints 11 to 40 of 66, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Engine failure- I have a 2001 chrysler sebring limited with the 2.7 ltr engine of which I have faithfully had serviced. The engine, with no warning, went out just as I am seeing with other complaints on the web.
I bought my 2001 sebring lxi convertible in dec 2003, with just over 500 miles on the odometer. It had suffered a transmission failure at the original dealer, had never been sold to a customer, was returned to chrysler for a replacement, then sat on a back lot for nearly two years before being resold to another dealer. I bought it with a new car warranty and bought the extended (7 year/70,000 mile) warranty. After initial problems with the transmission control module, heater and warped brake rotors (all fixed by the dealer), the car served me very well for 50,000 miles--no serious issues at all. At each service after roughly 20,000 miles, I would tell the chrysler service dept that the oil pressure light was coming on intermittently. They would duly check the oil level and tell me not to worry. Then I took it to a chrysler dealer (rosenthal, arlington, va) for the 50k service and told them that the oil pressure light had been coming on frequently at idle or very low rpms for the past 10,000 miles or so, but the oil level was fine, and also that the engine had begun to use oil at about 1 quart every couple of thousand miles. The dealer service manager told me not to worry, that this particular engine (2.7l) with that much mileage tended to use oil. He said just to keep it topped up. I kept checking and adding oil for the next 5,000 miles. Just before I intended to take the car in for another oil change, the engine blew without warning on an inter-state highway. I had it hauled to the nearest chrysler dealer and paid to have the oil pan pulled and assessed. The mechanic said the engine was blown and the cause was sludge build-up, and that my extended warranty did not cover that cause for engine failure.
2001 chrysler sebring convertible 2.7 l, 89500 miles, engine looses of power at 70 MPH on i95 without warning in heavy traffic, forcing driver to make a unsafe lane changes to coast off of the roadway. Investigation on internet has resulted in find out that chrysler corp has had a big problem with this engine failing but takes no responsibility for the failure and continues to blame it all on the consumer for improper maintenance, oil changes. The engine will need to be rebuilt or replaced once the exact component failure most likely a rod bearing is found, this will result in total replacement at a cost of $6,000 - $8,000 or more at my expense when it should be covered by the vehicle warranty
The engine failed on my 2001 sebring convertible. The oil light flickered on and off and then the car stopped running. The car was towed to the local dealer who kept the car for 2 weeks in dec , but could not find any thing wrong with the car. Three weeks later the motor has major damage from a oil pump failure.
Was driving my 2001 chrysler sebring convertible that I had only owned for 2 mos. For my delivery job. When I noticed that the engine compartment was smoking bad and also started running really rough when stopped at traffic lights. Added quart of oil after letting the engine cool and it seemed to run fine. Tried to use for work the next day and it did the same thing + died 2x. Took to mechanic and was informed that one of the head gaskets had blown and was also leaking coolant into the engine and a lot of sludge. After getting a quote of $850 I left it at his shop he did further research & called to inform me that the 2.7 dohc v6 in the sebring convertible has a history of problems like this and the only sure sort of long term solution was to replace the engine. Also have found out after my own research that chrysler is doing nothing to remedy this defect. I would very much like to see chrysler recall these piece of junk engines and do something about this defect.
Was driving home from a local store. Was at a traffic light, light turned green, I applied gas, car stalled ( was almost rear-ended). Was able to get the car started, but now a loud noise is coming from the front end, and when I go to apply gas, the car wants to stall out. Was able to coast downhill and pull onto a residential street and drive at 5 MPH and get car into my driveway. That week, while waiting for my new extended warranty papers to come in, left car in driveway, tried starting it but noise still there, so let the car sit. Had car towed to dealership, opened engine, was told car needs a new engine. Nothing has been done, because warranty company will not replace engine. Had to pay for a new battery to be installed since when I left car sitting in driveway, the battery died. To open the engine up for the warranty company to show that I maintained engine also cost around 400.00. Since november, my car with my handicap plates on it sits at the dealership. I see that their is a class action lawsuit going on for the 2.75 liter v6 engine put in these cars by chrysler, but this is a serious condition, I was just lucky I wasn't rear-ended and it didn't happen on the highway with my child in the car.
I own chrysler sebring convertible, 2001. The engine got broken on the highway as a result of oil sludge.
I have a 2001 chry sebring convt limited with a 2.7 engine. It was purchased from a dealer with 38,000 miles and now has 72,000 miles and I had no ideal that when getting in my car to go to work one morning that it would not start. The motor would only lightly turn but not fully turn over. I made sure of the regular oil changes as with any other car I've had in the past. The motor is sludge like I've never changed the oil since I've had it. I paid 11,000 cash and very disappointed ! I too am disappointed and upset that chrysler isn't standing up to this problem. It's a very pretty car but that doesn't get me to work being pretty.so I'm going to try to repair it. For around 3,000. I believe if we stand together those who believe will pray jesus will change chrysler to do a recall. We'll all feel better. Oh, this was my third chrysler vehicle a 1997town & country and a 1999 sebring convt. I'm at this point afraid to get any other. Even to repair it may lock up it seems in two years reading others complaints. I really hate that I've lost alot of hard working cash only to put out more. I don't want another use motor due to my findings with the 2.7. I couldn't even do the clunker deal. I'm glad no one at this time has gotten killed or hurt.
2001 sebring convertible needs to have engine replaced. Was driving down the road and a sound like a soda can inside the engine started. Mechanic says rod baron gone bad. Searched and said this 2.7l engine is garbage and says that it will happen again with a replacement engine. The engine is garbage. Car has sat in my garage while I decide what to do...4k to repair and being told it will happen again...'!@#$% chrysler how do you stay in business!!!
The timing chain/guides/tensioner has failed in the vehicle with only 91000 miles on the odometer. I have experienced the oil light coming on at idle and have been told by the dealer that the issue is the sensor. This did not correct the problem.
I recently purchased a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible with a 2.7liter engine three months ago from a private owner. Car seemed in good condition, oil changes runs good... On 8/18/09 my husband and I were driving and out of nowhere the engine seized. We paid $100 for a tow to pep boys. At pep boys we paid $100 plus to have them tell us there is nothing else we can do we need a new engine. We haven't replaced it yet as this just happened two days ago but we estimate $2000 to replace the engine. I only purchased the vehicle for $4800.
Driving vehicle, no sign of problems no lights on or check engine display, vehicle started tapping noise. Towed to dealership, said need new engine. Had maintenance records of oil change every 4000 miles while owners manual states do every 7500 under normal cond. Vehicle was bought used in june 2009 with 50,000 miles on it, 9 months later with 65,000 miles this happened. Had an extended warranty bought at dealership got the best coverage called total care and they will only cover a partial part of the repairs. Vehicle has the 2.7 engine and there are numerous complaints of this same nature and chrysler and the warranty companies blame the consumer and will not pay for repairs.
Light tapping from engine turned into very loud knocking. Vehicle is still running, but engine sounds like it will come apart even at idle speed. Oil and filter changed at a service center the week prior.
2001 chrysler sebring. I had an engine blow at 71,850 miles. Changed oil every 3,00 miles and have service records to prove it.
While driving to on the interstate I hear a loud knocking sound also it sounds as if something had popped a lose the engine suddenly shut off. My car was towed to pomoco chrysler. I was told the engine needed to be replaced. Cost: $4,500.
My engine seized up while I was driving home from school tuesday night. I was traveling at 65 MPH when the engine started making a loud tapping noise and then just died. I have a 2002 chrysler sebring with a 2.7l engine. The car only had 37,000 miles on it.
2.7 liter engine in my chrysler sebring seized - no warning of low oil or an oil leak.
Complete engine failure at 78, 895 miles due to oil sludge build up (december 2004). Had a remanufactured engine put in 2/21/2006 when I could finally afford it and chrysler would do nothing about it. I used only synthetic oil in the replacement engine and had it changed every 3000 miles and yesterday (9-1-2008), it started making a funny noise. I had it towed to a repair shop today to be safe, and the verdict is I need a new engine - again due to oil sludge.
There were no events leading into the failure. One day it would not start, and upon investigation, there was sludge in the oil pan. That is when I began reading of the thousands of others with the same issue!
Well the first time my water pump failed,I was on my way to work. Then after a 1400$ repair, I got me vehicle back and after another 5000 miles. I was on my way to work and there was no noise no nothing it just stopped. I had to have it towed. I was told that the connecting rod had gotten hot and broke destroying the block. I was also told it would be a 8,000$ repair job. I was also told it was starved of oil,the temperatures gauge never got hot nothing,my vehicle broke down after 4 blocks of driving.
I am fed up with this chrysler sebring I bought 2 years ago. Its had so many problems and now a major one and a popular one I see is happening and before an accident happens lord willing I will make it to the dealer tomorrow. My steering in my 2001 sebring started up last week when I went to turn the wheel it was super tight and I knew instantly something was wrong. Now it is making cracking sounds and is still hard to turn. I called the dealer and they said it sounded like its my rack and pinion. I had taken it to my own mechanic who couldn't find anything visibly wrong with it and said it might be the rack and pinion. After reading all the problems this car has had with the steering I am not surprised mine is right there with them all. I have only 51,000 miles on the car. I am furious. I don't want to pay to get this fixed. I shouldn't have to. Its chryslers fault. My air bag light is also on. Who knows what that is all about. My car started leaking oil from the oil pan gasket a month after I bought it at 32,000 miles and 2 of the motors have gone out in the power windows. This is really a piece of junk!
I was driving my vehicle (2001 chrysler sebring 2.7l) on the highway at approx. 70 miles per hour when it suddenly shut off. I was barely able to maneuver to the side of the road. Vehicle has been diagnosed with engine failure due to oil sludge and antifreeze in the oil. The $2000 ge extended warranty that I purchased has denied the claim due to "poor maintenance" without even seeing all of my receipts. Chrysler manual recommends oil change every 7500 miles and they were all done well before that. No work has currently been done on the vehicle as ge is requesting complete tear down of the motor for further investigation, yet they will not pay the cost.
I was driving my car on the garden state parkway, when I came to a stop at a red light at exit 11, the engine made a horrible noise and stopped working in the middle of a left turn to get off of the parkway.
Antifreeze leaked into the oil due to water pump failure. The oil was contaminated which resulted in sludging of oil. Hence, the upper engine was not properly lubricated. As a result of not being lubricated, the engine failed. Solution: complete engine replacement.
I was driving home from work and the car started making loud knocking noises. When I got home I had the car towed to a mechanic where I was informed that the engine would have to be replaced as this particular engine, 2.7l v6 dohc, is know to have design problems that lead to failure. I had it towed to another mechanic for a second opinion and was told the same thing almost verbatim. There were 76,000 miles on the car when it failed and because of the expense of the engine replacement, $5,800, and the amount I still owe on this car which I have only had for 2 years, $8,000, I am at a financial loss having to continue to make payments on a car that will not run.
I have a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible which was previously owned by the dealer and maintained on a routine schedule as you could imagine (being that the dealers wife drove it) and then I purchased it in 2006 and kept all scheduled maintenance as well, doing oil changes as suggested. Well, I was recently driving down the street and all of a sudden, without any prior warning or anything, I just started hearing this loud knocking noise and the vehicle started shaking and then it just died....right in the middle of the freeway...I thought I was going to be hit. I had to be towed and took it to the closest service shop and the mechanic told me that he had just replaced an engine like mine in another customers car two weeks before that had the same thing happen. He said that the engine failed due to low oil pressure from clogged oil passages, which in turn caused the engine to be starved of oil, causing the failure of the engine parts. I called the chrysler dealership where I had my car maintenance the service manager told me "well those weren't the best engines that chrylser ever built" but he then proceeded to tell me that there was nothing they could do, I would need a new engine, to the tune of about $7,000. I regularly did everything I could to keep this vehicle in tip top condition and had no warning there was any issue with the engine and feel this should be covered by chrysler.
I am writing in regards to my 2001 chrysler sebring which contains a 2.7l engine that failed in december 2006 while I was driving on I-75, a major highway in ohio (cincinnati) during a busy hour of the day (between 6pm & 7pm). There were no events leading up to the failure. I had my oil changed every 3,000 miles at a dealership. I was driving on a highway and my engine locked up. Nothing has been done to fix the failure. It would cost more to get the engine fixed than the car is worth, and I have not found anyone (besides a chrysler dealership, which quoted me $8,900 to repair my engine) that would agree to repairing my car because no one wants to work on that engine model. My engine had 80,000 miles on it when it failed. I had my oil changed every 3,000 miles at a dealership, there is no reason my engine should have failed. My engine is still not fixed. Not only did this issue put me in harms way when the car stopped on the highway, but it has caused a financial hardship. Please advise if there is anything that I can do.
My car had just reached 100,000 miles when the engine started to make a knock sound. I had it towed to my mechanic and was informed I would need a new engine . Seems there is a plastic cover that is a known issue with these cars. Once this happens requires a new engine and facts show that a replacement engine will do the same thing within the 70,000-100,000 mile range. I have had the car less then 2yrs. I can't trade it due to owing too much. Why is chrylser nor being held accountable for this known defect. Look at the history.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 55 MPH, he heard banging noises coming from the engine compartment then the vehicle stalled twice and shut off without warning. The contact stated that he was unable to restart the vehicle and had to have it towed a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the engine failed and should be replaced. As of january 10, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history