Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the rear passenger side wheel became fractured and folded under the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that moments later the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the upper control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred on the rear driver's side wheel. The failure mileage was 107,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 121 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 52,500
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
I just bought a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. I have had the car for a month, I bought it from my mother. The oil was changed right before I bought it and I haven't driving more than 3000 miles since I bought the car. On friday october 22nd, 2010 my engine started knocking when I started it up and when I started driving it, the oil light started flickering and the engine stalled out at every stop light. The car started jerking while I was driving it and I had aaa come tow it to their auto shop and they confirmed that I will need a new engine for the car. It has approximately 92,000 miles on it and the mechanic told me about the problems the 2.7 liter engines in chryslers and dodges. I can't afford to replace the engine especially since I just paid money for this car about a month ago! I am so upset!
Car takes forever for the engine to warm up, sometimes stalling & hard to start. The heater most of the time does not work in my 2002 chrysler sebring lxi, it only blows cold air. The seat heater works, however it has a loud noise on the drivers side when operating.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle spontaneously stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the technician speculated that the oil pump locked up, which may have caused the failure. The technician also stated that he needed to replace the engine at the cost of $4,700. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was unable to assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the contact heard a knocking sound while braking and accelerating. The noise persisted for three days. On the fourth day, while braking to stop the vehicle, the engine shut off. In order to restart the vehicle, she had to shift the gear into park. Later the same day, the vehicle lost power while driving approximately 55 MPH. The contact was able to drive to a local repair facility and a diagnostic indicated that the map sensor was defective, and the oxygen in the fuel injection was not operating properly. The mechanic advised her that the part would be available the following day; however, she was later informed that there was a national back order. This meant that they had no idea when the part would be available. The contact is unable to reach the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 53,000 and failure mileage was 52,500. Updated 10/30/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle would stall at various times. Updated 10/30/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 50 MPH, the engine stalled. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that there was oil sludge in the engine that caused the engine to fail. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 81,000. Updated 03/18/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle is still under warranty. Updated 03/18/08
Driving on I-295 in the evening when engine suddenly, dramatically and without warning lost power and started stalling. My wife was very nearly struck by traffic from behind due to the sudden loss of power while on a major highway. We were informed by a local mechanic that the engine is blown and needs to be replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 MPH on a dry smooth highway, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle started back, but there was a very loud noise coming from the engine. There were no problems prior to this incident. The contact maintained oil changes every 3,000 miles. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact this was an ongoing problem with this motor.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
8 of 121 owner complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible (7%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Engine failure 22Airbag light 17Ball joint 12Knocking 11Check engine light 8
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