We bought this car used in 2010 with 69,000. It was great for a minute and then...hoses, water pump, tensioners, a lot of tensioners, drive chain, sensor for some timing issue, thermostat, fuel pump, a bolt that sheared off the oil pan. Check engine light was on, with the coded for gas cap. No matter how many gas caps (5). It leaked oil from different places. Get one seal replaced , it would leak from somewhere else. Towed at least 6 times. Last time it was 100 degrees, it started missing, smoking. It ended up being the battery, but I was way too paranoid to drive this car any more. Too much money and stress. Not sure I ever want to own another chrysler. I traded it in and I am sorry for the next person that owns it. These issues started at approximately 75,000. Traded in at 132,000.
2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine problems
44 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 74,500.
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- typical mileage
- 74,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine15
- Engine: gasoline4
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Exhaust system1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Oil light comes on a lot, especially when stopped, car smells badly of oil burning and smokes a lot, scary when driving, also air and heat only work on high very annoying I would never buy a chrysler again.
The horn doesn't work , check engine light always on, airbags light on clock spring needs to be replace, and it seems that a lot of people are having the same problem ... My car wont be able to pass the emission test... Ac compressor doesn't work .
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.
I was driving on freeway and engine gave out and I got stuck on shoulder, had to call a tow truck and my mechanic said my engine seized. I have my care serviced regularly and did not know of this engine/oil sludge problem. I cannot afford a new engine or to buy a new car.
This complaint follows others that own the sebring conv. And the sludge buildup,.I also do reg. Maint. On the vehicle and now have an engine that has seized & failed in the middle of the highway almost causing a pileup. I have researched this vehicle and have found numerous complaints on this problem, not only on this site but several others, I also understand that a class action suit is being brought against chrysler on the 2.7ltr engine for this fact. The oil light kept flickering took it in to have it checked out and could not find anything wrong, levels correct, it would go out for a while and then boom. This would go on like every 3 months or so since I have owned this car .never again chrysler. Will it take a death for you to order a recall on these engines???
Engine died due to oil sludge problem, however, we kept the car in good condition and performed maintenance regularly.
I have a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible, with 56k miles, with a blown engine, rod thru it due to oil sludge. Oil was changed on the car every 4 months.
I bought the car 2 weeks ago. Everything was fine. I change the oil, replaced spark plugs like I do to all cars I buy. About 2 days ago the oil light started to turn on. Took it to the mechanic and he told me it might be a sensor. Changed the sensor but the light still turned on. Took it back to the shop & after a better inspection he told me it was the oil pump. Told me not to drive it until I get it fixed and that it would cost me $1000 to replace it. I'm writing this complaint because after a search online I can see I was not the only one with this type of problem.
Engine.
Questions about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine
Does the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have engine problems?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 74,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler Sebring Convertible have bad engine?
The Chrysler Sebring Convertible model years with the most engine complaints are 2001 (66 complaints), 2002 (44 complaints) and 2004 (19 complaints).
Other 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems
Airbags 23Suspension 16Visibility 10Electrical 9Seat belts 8Steering 7Body 6Lights 6Transmission 6Acceleration 5Brakes 5Wheels 5Seats 4Tires 4Fuel system 3Locks 1
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