2002 Chrysler Sebring: engine failure

Filed May 8, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 107,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Engine · 137,528 miles · MA

Vehicle was running well and well maintained. Then had issues starting and suddenly died without warning. Seems to be a similar engine failure of these models.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · IN

My wonderful father brought me this convertible sebring lxi on 04/17/2014. After my chevy impala/2002 stalled due to transmission/ignition switch the total cost is $3100.00. So my dad pays cash for the convertible sebring lxi. On 05/03/2014, I was driving on the interstate attempting to attend a barbecue. It was a very nice day out. The car starts to overheat and the car stalls and slows down. I pulled over to the side of the road. The very next day, sun may 4,2014. I had the car taken to a mechanic and the engine had jump time and the engine had sludge build up. I was advised that it would cost me $3000-5000 for a new engine. I have lost my job in hr due to not being able to go work. I now own to vehicles that I can not drive and cant even afford to fix the car since I have lost my job. It really upsets me about the condition of the vehicle. There should be a recall on these engines. We the consumers should receive some type of relief. We the consumers rely on the intelligence and integrity of those that manufacture and make the engines. I'm asking that chrysler pay for me a new engine. That is a small amount compared to the fact I could have lost my life behind the wheel of this car. Had this turned out any other way such as a fatality. My parents would have ensured that " heads would roll". I would hate to see chrysler in the same "hot seat" that gm is currently sitting in. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 12, 2013 · Engine · 100,752 miles · VA

We were the original owners of this chrysler sebring limited 2.7l. Took the car in for regular service. Oi changes, air filter, tune-ups, you name it. We made sure to keep this car up and the engine running. At 100752 the engine blew. Since the car was out of town we had it towed to a local chrysler dealership for repairs. They informed us that the engine had sludge build up and the engine would not move. At the recommendation of the dealership we had the engine replaced with a used 2.7l chrysler engine. Less than a year later the water pump went so we replace that. We were told that the that second engine also had sludge build up. They replaced the oil and filter. 2 months later that engine blew up as well from the sludge build up. At that point we decided not to throw good money after bad and dumped the car. This is a production defect of the 2.7l chrysler engine that was installed in our 2002 sebring. We kept up our end of the bargain and took the car in for service. Chrysler should pay damages for a faulty engine. This vehicle should have lasted much longer.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Engine · 48,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the engine seized as soon as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was discovered that the oil pump failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Engine · 143,312 miles · OH

On june 3 2012 I heard a knocking sound coming from my engine on the way to church. When I left I had problems getting the car to start. I finally got it started and returned home. The next morning it would not start at all. I called around to see if I could have someone look at it. When I told them the make, model and engine size of my vehicle they informed me that the type of engine that I have are known for failing. It has a 2.7l engine which is known for sludge build up. I had the oil change regularly. I found that the water pump was leaking fluid with the oil causing it to fail. Now I have to replace the engine which is going to cost $3000 including labor.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

On april 30, 2009, my well maintained 2002 chrysler sebring experienced total engine failure. The engine in question was the defective 2.7 litre v6 engine which are prone to oil sludge. A stalled lawsuit claims as well do I, 'the engines were defective in that the engine design caused the formation of engine oil sludge to an unacceptable and improper degree, that the build-up of such oil sludge resulted in excessive heating of the engine, excessive wear and tear of the engine, excessive formation of carbon deposits which blocked oil passageways and restriction of oil circulation in the engine, and resulted in substantial failure of the engine''. Chrysler corp and my local dealer refuse to investigate and deny knowledge of the class action lawsuit, which is stalled due to the filing of chapter 11.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Engine · 88,000 miles · OH

With relatively low mileage the engine began to smoke. Then the oil pressure light came on when at an idle. Now, the engine needs replaced because it is worn out due to lack of lubrication. This should not happen when oil changes are done at correct intervals.

Filed Sep 26, 2008 · Engine · 96,042 miles · MI

I regularly maintain the oil in my car, yet the oil seems to disappear. I add oil in between changes and the technicians at the oil change have never seen any leaks. I continued to drive and noticed a knock in the engine. I checked the oil, and it was low. I was not due for a change, so I put oil in the engine. The knock continued until one day it became an awful sound, and shut off. I had the car towed back to my house where it has sat for a month. I had a mechanic diagnose ,y car and he said it was a rod, and that I needed a new engine. I have noticed where several people have had problems with the chrysler 2.7 valve engine. I do not feel that this is my problem, especially if chrysler has a faulty product.

Filed Mar 15, 2008 · Engine · 82,403 miles · OH

The 2.7 liter engine in my sebring acquired a load knocking noise. I took the vehicle to a repair shop and found out that this engine has a chronic sludge problem that caused this failure. The repair shop replaced the engine at a cost of $4,895.09.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Engine · 75,000 miles · FL

Engine failure. While driving west on hillsborough avenue in tampa, fl, the engine suddenly cut out. This is a 55 MPH road -- in some parts 60. Husband was able to steer us off the road into a target parking lot. The car is still at the shop while we wrestle with the warranty company over them replacing a sludged engine. Had problems with timing belt screaming if the outside temperature is over 65 degrees for over a year. Had this replaced on first incident -- still screams. Since having it replaced the fan now only works on "high".

Filed Dec 21, 2007 · Engine · 86,000 miles · TX

My 2002 chrysler sebring's engine seized up when I was driving down the road one night to take my husband to work. I had it towed to my dealer just to find out that I was 32 miles out of my extended warranty and that I had apparently not changed my oil and that caused my engine to lock up. When my engine locked up I had floored it to go around a slow-moving semi on a little 2 lane highway. The engine started making a terrible knocking sound and I noticed that even though I was pushing down on my gas pedal, the rpms were going down instead of up. I finally got back into the right hand lane and my car sort of wobbled a couple times. It kept losing speed and when we stopped at a stop light the engine died and would not restart. Now I am stuck with a $5500+ repair bill only to find out that this engine was and has been defective since day one. I want chrysler to pay for my engine and all my heartache.