Chrysler Sebring Convertible won't start problems

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

Had fuel pump replaced a couple months ago. Then at gas station wouldnt start at all, had a tow truck take it to a mechanic and that mechanic tapped on gas tank and it started and said fuel pump needs to be replace so I called the dealer where I bought it because the new fuel pump had a warranty. They said they found nothing wrong with fuel pump but found problem wirh #2 selinoid and they replaced it. Two weeks later ths car was driving fine but when I got home and turned off the car for a couple hours it started right up. So I turned it off and on a couple times then the engine surged then hestitated then died. It did it twice after starting it then turning itvon about 5 times trying to find out what could be wrong with it. I bought the car in february 2017. I had both strut mounts fixed, fuel pump, an air valve from coolant do not remember exact name, #2 selinoid now this problem. I still owe on this car and its not reliable and scared to drive it and wreck.

Filed Sep 14, 2009 · Engine · 72,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2009 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and almost caused a crash. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to locate the cause of the failure. He believed that there may have been an issue with the fuel system. He removed the fuel tank from the vehicle and found burnt wires, which were controlling the fuel pump. The contact replaced the fuel pump wires and the fuel pump itself, but currently the vehicle will not start. He stated that the dealer overcharges him during every visit and they cannot diagnose the failure. The contact believes that it is a manufacturer defect that should be recalled. The failure mileage was 81,000 and current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2008 · Engine · 94,205 miles · TN

Have a 2003 chrysler sebring with a 2.7 liter engine. I brought the car to a chrysler repair shop when it wouldn't start, they said it needed a new battery (the battery in it was a few months old) and a new starter. I borrowed the money to pay for them to fix it. Then after driving the car about 15 miles when I got it back, and without any warning or previous symptoms the car engine blows. The chrysler shop accuses me false allegations of never changing the oil. I proved it was changed on a regular basis. They say improper maintenance caused "engine sludge" which the caused engine to fail. The car always ran quite and cool, but when it failed and I got it to start after 3 attempts, it made a loud clunking noise, the temperature gauge was all the way up (which never happens) and the engine was boiling hot. They now say they need an inspector from my warranty people to come inspect and "diagnose" the engine. They say that cost is not covered to break down and open the engine for inspection and it costs several thousand dollars. Then if they do not cover it, I'll need to pay again to put the broken engine back together for another few thousand dollars, and additionally and above that cost, the cost to repair the engine they say is $10, 000. Chrysler pretends there has been no known issues with this engine but a google search of "chrysler 2.7 engine defective" proves otherwise. Millions of their cars have these engines and thousands of people have filed complaints about chryslers denial of this problem and systematic cover up. My fiancee and I just evacuated new orleans due t hurricanes gustav. She is disabled and we are on the verge of being homeless, that car was the only means of transportation for us and for me to attempt to earn a living.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Engine · 103,000 miles · IN

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!

Filed Jun 6, 2008 · Electrical · 148 miles · TN

Have a 1999 chrysler sebring convertible. Car went into theft mode and would not start. Car is at the dealership now. Is this a defect of some kind? I've never heard of this before.

Filed Dec 13, 2007 · Engine · 69,600 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler sebring convertible. Beginning in august of 2007, the vehicle began stalling intermittently. On december 11, 2007, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. On december 12, 2007, while driving 40 MPH, the failure recurred. The vehicle also stalled while idling at a traffic light. On each occasion, the vehicle would restart after 2-12 minutes. A mechanic and the dealer could not duplicate the failure. On twelve different occasions, the vehicle would not start; however, the battery would turn over. The current mileage is 69,760 and failure mileage was 69,600. The consumer stated he replaced the fuel pump relay and a automatic shut down relay. He also had additional diagnostic testing which indicated it may be the cam sensor. The consumer did have it replaced, however he didn't know if the problem was solved, since the stalling happened intermittently. Updated

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 83,000 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

Dt: the contact received a recall letter on 3-15-05 concerning the trans axle floor shifter ignition/park interlock she called at the end of march or the beginning of april and made an appointment to have vehicle checked. On 5-7-05, before the scheduled appointment, the vehicle popped out of gear and hit a pole. And the estimated damage was $8,700. On 5-12-05 chrysler sent an investigator to check the vehicle . The consumer was not present at the inspection, but someone else who was at the inspection claimed that the investigator tried to start the car and it wouldn't start. He did not think the trans axle floor shifter ignition/park interlock had anything to do with the crash. The consumer did not agree, stating that the driver and the passenger were injured in the crash. Neither the seat belts nor the air bags worked in the crash.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Engine · 62,500 miles · OH

Engine started knocking, and the vehicle turned off and would not start. Consumer stated that the vehicle was still not running, and had not been towed.

Filed Jun 18, 2004 · MI

Alarm system wiring shorted due to it rubbing against the car body. This caused the engine kill mechanism to activate the car would not start and the alarm could not be shut off. Repair shop had to cut and resplice the wires so that car would start.