Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle could be restarted; however, after several attempts the battery was drained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.
1998 Chrysler Sebring: engine stalls while driving
7 of the 267 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 97,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
Vehicle stalls without warning. Vehicle has stalled in traffic and in intersections.
While driving at 55 MPH vehicle stalled without warning. Dealership performed a diagnostic test which indicated that timing belt and engine failed.
While driving at 40 MPH vehicle stalled without warning. This was caused by the distributor going bad. Part was replaced.
While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle felt like it was hesitating, consumer heard noises, then the vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle ,drove it for about 100 feet ,heard explosion ,vehicle had caught on fire in the engine, which resulted in total loss of control. Chrysler investigator felt power steering fluid leaked on top of cataylic converter, causing fire.
Due to defective pcv valve vehicle stalled and almost caused an accident. Also problems with the boot for the convertible top and ignition. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall. cls
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Some vehicles may experience nox emission failure when performing an asm type inspection / maintenance...
- Information regarding 2.5L V-6 head gasket application. tt
- Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit start and stall or slow rough idle immediately after start-up in ambient...
- Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak. yc
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
7 of 267 owner complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
There are 0 recalls and 19 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring
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