2002 Chrysler Sebring: engine knocking or ticking

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 Jun 18, 2009 · Engine · 153,800 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving 25 MPH, the engine began to make a loud knocking sound. The contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. Through online research, the contact found that this was a common issue with his year, make, and model vehicle. Currently, the vehicle is not working and the contact feels that it is due to the engine knocking. The current mileage was 153,775 and failure mileage was 153,800.

Filed Oct 15, 2008 · Engine · 86,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. When starting the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. When accelerating, the sound would increase. He drove the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the knocking sound was due to sludge build up. The engine needed to be replaced. He called the manufacturer and they stated that because the vehicle was 16,000 miles over the warranty, they were not liable for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.

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 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.

Filed Apr 7, 2007 · Engine · 73,000 miles · NE

I purchased the 2002 chrysler sebring lx sedan in october 2003 used with 43,000 miles. I had received free oil changes from the dealership where I purchased the car for two years. I did not receive all of the oil changes for the two years, but oil was changed on a regular basis. In october 2005 I was on my way home for the weekend when I noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. I pulled off the interstate ,and as soon as I stopped, the engine died. I waited about ten minutes and restarted the engine. I drove to a gas station and checked the oil, no oil. I placed two quarts of oil in the engine and drove home. Over the last 1 1/2 years I had four mechanics, including chrysler mechanics, tell me that it needed a new engine due to oil sludge in the engine. I have been paying on this vehicle for over three years, and only been able to drive it for about two years, I still owe $5500.00 on the vehicle, and am not able to drive. If this was to happen to a person in the right situations it could be devastating, and lives could be lost. Chrysler stated it was a problem with people not taking care of their vehicles, but they were aware that there was a problem with the oil return heating up the oil too fast and causing the oil to sludge. Toyota, audi, volkswagen have all had similar problems, but they h owned up to them. These complaints were becoming more numerous, and were starting to come in more dangerous situations, how long will this go on before somebody was actually injured? I am personally out of a lot of money, and will be out of this money for at least 2 more years, unless I run into a winning lottery ticket to purchase a new engine. Every body was making money off of these engines, except the consumer. I know it sounds bad, but I hope somebody somewhere will give their life to give you the hint that something needs to be done for these 2.7 liter v6 engines in the sebrings.

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 Mar 16, 2006 · Engine, Steering · TX

These are safety/defect issues regarding my 2002 chrysler sebring engine: I have a 2.7 liter v6 engine and I have recently read about common problems after experiencing a knock in the engine. Just today, I had a mechanic listen to the engine noise and he speculates that it is a rod or rod bearing. This appears to be a symptom of the sludge problem that your web site has documented. I have not yet confronted a chrysler maintenance rep and would be interested in tactics that have been documented as successful. I have been somewhat regular about oil changes, but I am not the original owner, so would have a problem proving the maintenance intervals. Steering: last summer I first experienced a problem with the steering tightening. Basically the general feel of the steering was tight and it would not return to a 'home' position after turning. A mechanic estimated that it would take $1500 to replace the rack assembly and the power steering pump. On a hunch, I had the power steering fluid replaced and within a week the steering returned to normal. Around oct/nov, the symptoms returned and I had another power steering fluid replacement. This time the symptoms have been intermittent and have not completely disappeared. I have read a few complaints on the internet of other sebring owners having similar problems.

Filed Jan 11, 2005 · Steering · AL

A knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle while driving. The driver noticed, while steering,that steering wheel failed to turned on its own. The driver was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced due to solenoid switch.