While driving 70 MPH, lost power to accelerator and engine died. Had no prior warning. Also, owner's manual states if engine fails there is supposed to be a chime, however there was no chime. Consumer contacted dealer. *ak
1997 Chrysler Sebring engine complaints
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Timing belt tensioner failed @ 54,000 miles. Failure caused timing belt to jump which bent valves. Internet investigation shows sebring has history of this failure. Manufacturer should cover repairs but won't. Don't buy cars or extended warranties from chrysler.
Recall 97v201000; lower ball joint with control on both sides, dealer stated that this vehicle's VIN number was not included in recall. Rotors, brake pads and calipers needed replaced. Vehicle experienced an oil leak. Locks do not work.
Engine cooling system failed , leading to complete engine failure (engine siezure). This vehicle has had all required schedualed maint and dealer states that every thing always checked out. On 04/01/98 the core plugs were checked per rec.
Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown. Dealer replaced the oxgen sensor which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Dealer work on all problems/I believe pohanka sold me a lemon car and dealer wants brake engine down and don't want to fix they original start working on my car.
Engine will turn off by itself, completely stalls, causing loss of electrical system and engine . Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.
Oil is leaking into the cooling system. The dealer is flushing the cooling system.
Vehicle has excessive oil loss. Oil is spraying onto catalytic converter. Could not determine where oil was going. Dealer contacted and stated oil was coming from the head gaskets. Manufacturer reference no. 5380798. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Engine light consistently and arbitrarily came on. This time check engine light is on and vehicle cannot be driven. Vehicle is 1 year old and cannot be driven.
Transmission failed causing gears to stick.
Brake problems.
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