1998 Chrysler Sebring engine problems

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Engine · 129,002 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while attempting to decrease in speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,002.

Filed Nov 6, 2012 · Body, Engine · 132,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. While parked, the contact noticed water leaking onto the front driver side floor board. Additionally, the distributor failed twice. The contact noticed a whining sound coming from the engine and an increase in the vehicle temperature. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2012 · Body, Engine · 131,000 miles · NY

I purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring lxi the car has numerous problems, one is the control arm in the vehicle. This is a list of other evac problems - I was told that there was a recall on my vehicle for various problems - please advice - need help - called chrysler dealerships and first they said my vehicle was not affected - then they tell me they can charge me $149.00 to reset the computer catalyst(g)/nmhccatalyst(d) evaporative system(g)/ unsupportive(d) 02 sensor(g) exhaust gas sensor(d) 02 sensor heater (g) pm filter (d) egr/vvt (g,d) po455 evaporative emission system leak detected (large leak) my headlamps are yellow and my rear window looks like there is some kind of mold sandwiched into the glass and defrost...almost impossible to see out of at night.

Filed May 9, 2011 · Engine · 129,939 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke escaping from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and then noticed fluid leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technicians stated that three of the freeze plugs needed to be replaced because they were extremely corroded. The mechanic stated that enough pressure had built up to cause all the liquids to release simultaneously. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,939.

Filed Jul 31, 2007 · Engine · 97,000 miles · OH

Vehicle stalls without warning. Vehicle has stalled in traffic and in intersections.

Filed Jun 9, 2005 · Engine · CA

Dt: vehicle has a hole burnt in the gas tank from heat shield/exhaust. Could smell fumes when standing outside of the vehicle, looked under vehicle and could see the hole. Vehicle parked since.

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Engine · MN

1998 chrysler sebring experiencing a knocking noise.*mr the mechanic acknowledge the sound put could not find where it was originating from.

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Engine · NV

While the vehicle was parked driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Engine · 38,600 miles · WI

While in the drivewa a large amount of oil leaked under the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic determined that the cylinder gasket broke, and caused the oil to leak out of the engine. The cylinder gasket must be replaced.

Filed Oct 23, 2003 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MI

While driving at 55 MPH vehicle stalled without warning. Dealership performed a diagnostic test which indicated that timing belt and engine failed.