Chrysler Sebring Convertible transmission failure problems

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (chrysler jeep dodge ram 24, 1020 belmont st, brockton, ma, 02301) where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture in the camshaft timing and that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that it was a safety hazard to work on the vehicle due to its condition. The vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2013 · Suspension, Transmission · 120,000 miles · IA

I went to have the transmission looked at as it's under warranty. I bought this car with 75,000 miles on it 3 years ago. Shortly after that the transmission went out. When the mechanic put one in he found out that there was already a used one in there. Two months later that tranmission went out and it got replaced. Well this brings us to present day where I'm getting it checked out and have them check everything out. They tell me that the rear ball joints are out and it'll cost $1200 to fix it. I'm like that's not worth it. I then find out that this is recalled.

Filed Aug 12, 2010 · Engine · 56,000 miles · DC

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Transmission · NJ

Back in december of 2005 my sebring stranded me on the side of the road on a sunday. I had trouble with the car almost since the day I bought it and from september of 2005 to december 2005 I had already invested over 3,000 dollars into it. The car wouldn't move in reverse or forward. I managed to get the car to the dealer and with only 57,000 miles on it was informed I needed a new transmission. A new transmission for my car is a 4000 dollar job that they only guarantee for 3 years or 36 thousand miles. Well here I am at 97 thousand miles and the transmission again slipping pouring out fluid everywhere. Chrysler tells me to bring the car back, but the trans is no longer covered and I am still paying off the first bill. These cars are known to have transmission problems and needing new transmissions in them. A transmission should last you at least at the minimum of 60 thousand miles, most other vehicles guarantee the transmission for 75 thousand miles! Does chrysler not because your lucky if it lasts the 30 they guarantee it for and they know it? Is there anything I can do about this? I do know one thing I will not by a chrysler again.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Body, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · FL

Problems started even before the first payment was due. The transmission was replaced twice and still jolts when driving and slips out of gear. On the third occasion I was told by the service manager that it is normal for the sebring's drive that way and it was not fixed. Over time the fuel pump has been replaced three times and still has the same problem. The roof has leaked. The doors shake. Automatic windows do not work properly. Both front seats do not lock into place. The key is difficult to remove on occasion. I have had two alignments done but the front end shakes when driving and has a rubbing/grinding noise. The car has 43,000 miles and I consider it unsafe and unreliable for long distances.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,000 miles · IN

While driving 30 MPH manual transmission went out of shift, and the ignition locked. Dealer stated they had done repairs under the recall, however the problem still exists.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · MO

While driving between 25 to 30 MPH and without any warning automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to an independent shop, technician determined the need for a new transmission or rebuilt the old transmission.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · MO

While driving between 25 to 30 MPH and without any warning automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to the independent shop, and technician determined a new transmission was needed.

Filed Jul 23, 2003 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · MA

Consumer states that transmission failed without warning while driving, causing the vehicle to stall.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · CO

The transmission went out on my 1999 chrysler sebring convertible at less than 45000 miles. The transmission shop tellm me that they are seeing alot of these cars coming in with the same problem. 2 months after the transmission was replaced the torque converter went out, apparently the same problem with the transmission not being made properly for my car.