Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 75 MPH on the freeway, the engine shut off and the vehicle lost all power. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. After inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic noticed sludge build-up. He also observed leaks in the head gasket and radiator, and engine and transmission failure. The contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because a crash could have occurred on the freeway. The current and failure mileages were 98,000.
2001 Chrysler Sebring: complete transmission failure
5 of the 242 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler Sebring describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 20101
- 20073
- 20061
- 20042
- 20026
- 20015
- 19994
- 19982
- 19974
- 19963
- 19951
What owners say
Transmission went out with out warning.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 35 MPH the transmission failed. The independent repair shop determined there was a defective cushion spring. The stock replacement part provided by the manufacturer was at least five times heavier than the original part. The gauge of the original cushion spring was much less than the stock replacement part. As the cushion spring began to disintegrate the parts lodged in the pump gears, resulting in having to rebuild the transmission.
Transmission failure on 2001 chrysler sebring 6 cyl-2.7 at 56k. I month prior dealership performed service to transmission and reported no problems. One month to date later trans needed replacement.
Consumer states that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the transmission exhibited a whining noise, dealer replaced with a new transmission, but new transmission slips during take off associated with hard shifting, jerking at 30 MPH, and poor acceleration, dealer test drove vehicle, but is unable to find anything wrong.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Powertrain control module initialization
- This bulletin provides information about ATF+4 usage
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- On certain vehicles, the transmission control (EATX) relay may not operate properly in cold temperatures
- Some vehicles may experience a no start condition in cold temperatures due to 5 volt regulator failure in...
- Information regarding transaxle cooler line splice kit
- Advance service information regarding automatic transaxle miss machined case
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V011002 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Chrysler Sebring transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring?
5 of 242 owner complaints about the 2001 Chrysler Sebring (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring
Engine failure 41Knocking 16Stalling 16Ball joint 15Airbag light 11No deployment 9Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5
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