2002 Chrysler Sebring: check engine light

Filed May 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 98,000 miles · WV

When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car.

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. While parked, the contact stated fuel was dripping from the fuel railing and he noticed a fuel smell. Also the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel the contact stated there was recall 03v443000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) for the 2003 model. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 48,000 miles · NY

Problem # 1 - started as intermittent / now constant. Speedometer intermittently "wacky". Earlier in nov. 2008, exhibited a problem that I first saw two winters ago. In dec 2006, had the same symptom - speedometer going wild. In the repair shop, the rep replaced inner & outer speed sensors based on codes he saw from computer. Problem not seen since 12/06 until recently. In early oct 2008, only about three brief instances. Now the wacky speedometer is frequent / constant. Going along at 55 MPH, suddenly speedometer needle flips to 10 MPH (presumably the car is still really traveling along at 55 MPH). In fraction of a second the needle swings back up to 60 MPH, then down to 20 MPH, then up to 70 MPH, then down again to 5 MPH... I took the car in for service at a local garage. Garage tech replaced both inner & outer transmission sensors on 12/5/2008 -based on computer codes, and reset ?check engine? Light. Since replacing both speed sensors the ?wild speedometer? Problem still happens; swing of the needle is just a little less, engine light comes back on (constantly) after having speedometer swing wildly for a few minutes. Problem # 2 - possibly related (or not) - at lower speeds (5-30 MPH), the car transmission seems to respond fine (other than the wild speedometer issue). I mean that is the car registers 1000-2000 RPM, sounds like engine is running well. Car seems to drive fine at higher speeds after driving for some time at 50-60 MPH, then slowing to exit (down or up a ramp) when speed is slowed to around 20 MPH, transmission seems to abruptly downshift to lower gear (small buck can be felt); then car seems to stay in low-gear. I can still drive the car but when the speed is around 30 MPH, the RPM is over 3000, can hear the engine straining. I pull over, turn-off engine, sit a minute, restart car, it is ok once again to drive. It can go over 30 MPH or higher and maintain around 2000 RPM (until speed is reduced to 20 MPH (cycle continues).

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Transmission · 70,350 miles · MI

Automatic transmission has been jerking hard when shifting to 5th gear since the purchase of the car. When reported to the service department, the response was there is no problem. Check engine light would linger on intermittently but no code returned. At 70,350 miles, the check engine light came on, when shifted from park to reverse and neutral to drive, the car jerks hard and the transmission will not shift out of first gear. Immediately took it to an auto shop (speedy auto) and left the car for two days. The check engine light was still on but the transmission shifted fine. No code available. Problem was clear for 3 days then recurred. After the car sat for over 12 hours, the light went out and car shifted fine. The light has now been on for 8 days and still jerks when shifting from park to reverse and neutral to drive.

Filed Aug 21, 2006 · Engine · 92,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated the engine made a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to 3 different dealerships. The first dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The second dealership was to duplicate the problem, but did not feel repairs were needed under the warranty. The third dealership was able to duplicate the problem, but the check engine light was illuminated and would not turn off. The third dealership replaced an unknown computer part and performed a tune up, but the check engine light was still illuminated and the knocking noise was still present.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Engine · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the motor stalled while the vehicle was in gear and would not restart. The check engine light did not illuminate prior to the incident. A mechanic determined that sludge built up in the engine caused the motor to stall. The manufacturer determined that the vehicle's proper oil levels have not been maintained, however the contact disagreed

Filed May 23, 2006 · Airbags · 91,000 miles · WV · crash · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45mph a deer and telephone pole were struck with the front end of the vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy during the accident however, an hour later both frontal air bags deployed. The contact was not the driver of the vehicle therefore, it is uncertain if there was pre-impact braking. The driver of the vehicle was wearing a seat belt and no injuries were sustained. The air bag warning light did not illuminate. As a result of the accident the vehicle caught fire and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership. The insurance company has the vehicle performing an investigation. The police were alerted and a report was filed at the scene. The vehicle is a 2002 chrysler sebring lxi.

Filed Dec 9, 2005 · Transmission · 48,930 miles · MO

Recently while driving my 2002 chrysler sebring lx I was slowing down off an exit ramp and the car suddenly grabbed at around 32 MPH. I found out by monitoring my speeds that you have to go over 36 MPH and slow down to 32 MPH for it to grab and it does it every time. The check engine light has never came on and has been checked for working operation. I recently had the car taken to a dealer to be put on a diagnostics machine where there they said they can't even say what is wrong, they said something is wrong but for the machine to not even pick it up something isn't right. All fluids have been checked by myself and the mechanic and they have maintained proper level. We have reason to believe maybe a sensor or just to reset the whole car all I know is this is costing me lot of money. I wanted to report this case. This may be a start to a recall on the car. If the dealer and the computer can't find it maybe you can help?

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Engine · 49,000 miles · FL

I was driving me car and the engine locked up. I had no warning from the oil and engine lights. I had it towed to the dealer, and they said a bearing in the piston had spun from engine sludge. I saw on line that they are having problems with this and won't do anything about it.