2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Feb 16, 2013 · Engine · 107,000 miles · MA

2004 2.7l chrysler sebring gtc convertible v-6 engine suffered complete failure at 107,000 miles. While driving engine started to buck, surge, and make a serious knocking sound, white smoke poured out of the tail pipe. Engine light came on, car stalled in it's tracks, unable to run again. Had to have it towed away. Mechanic stated engine was ruined due to coolant entering the internals.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 41,355 miles · NY

Car stopped running when stopped at red light. Towed to dealer. Informed it needs new battery and transmission solenoid pack. I authorized the repairs and also requested oil change. Dealer called back stated engine has sludge, engine"very very bad" , making knocking noise,"may need new engine." I purchased the car from the same chrysler dealer 2 yrs ago.

Filed Dec 10, 2009 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

The car started making a knocking noise I took the car to the mechanic and he stated a new engine needed to be installed per the engine was completely gone. I had 3 other mechanics look ay the car and they also stated a new engine needs to be put in.

Filed Dec 10, 2009 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

I purchased a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible on december 25, 2008. The first couple of months after I purchased my car the check engine light came on. I took the car back to the dealer and they fixed the problem and everything was fine. After another 1 month or so the check engine light came on again so I took it back to the dealer. Per the dealer I only had 3 months of warranty therefore there was nothing they could do. At the time of the purchased the person who sold the car to me stated I had 1 year of warranty and it turned out I only had 3 months of warranty. I of course complaint because that's not what they said in the beginning at the time of the purchase. After that day I went back home and decided to go back to the dealer the next day and they had closed the dealer per they were already out of business. There was nothing I could do after that. On august 2, 2009 my car started making a knocking noise I took the car to the mechanic and he stated a new engine needed to be installed per the engine was completely gone out of no where. I had 3 other mechanics look at my car and they also stated a new engine needed to be put in. So now im stuck with my car loan in which I still owe about $6000 and I have been unable to drive my car for about 4 months now per it cost too much to replace. What should I do in this case? Please help.

Filed Sep 22, 2008 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MI

Ticking of the engine, no sludge found as of today. Stalling at lights or sitting in traffic.

Filed Jul 25, 2008 · Engine · 38,500 miles · AZ

Vehicle has died for no reason on several occasions, and then recently started knocking. I had it towed to the dealer and was told that the engine was ruined with sludge. It is still under warranty. We have done a few of the oil changes ourselves, and had some done at auto services other than chrysler so they do not wish to warranty the engine. This is an ongoing problem I discovered after searching the internet and chrysler is trying not to honor the warranty by claiming the oil was not changed correctly by the owner, and or, the service companies other than chrysler. I cannot afford to continue paying for a car that does not run, and I cannot afford a new engine for a car that is a 2004 model, or any year model for that matter. A $20,000 vehicle should last more than 4 or 5 years. 20,000.