I recently saw that you are investigating chryslers for stalling while driving. I had this happen to me on several occasions in my 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. I have since sold it. I took it in and reported this to the dealer over 3 times to which they said they found nothing wrong. Once time it stalled in the middle of an intersection while the light was changing. I was in constant fear of it stalling while driving. Another time it stalled while I was going 15 miles per hour. It must have happened at least once a month. It often happened after refueling. I can provide you with the VIN. I both purchased the car and took it here with complaints on several occasions to: dadeland dodge chrysler jeepmore 16501 south dixie highway miami, fl 33157 (305) 278-9994
2004 Chrysler Sebring engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while traveling 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 20,000.
I bought my used touring model sebring in may of 2011, and since then it has repeatedly jumped or leaped forward when coming to a stop or idling, even with my foot on the brake. I have almost caused a few accidents by ramming the car in front of me at a stop light and such. As well, it stalled out on me when I made a complete stop on 10/11/11. I have seen many, many of the same complaints and wish I knew what the issue was. Will be taking it into the repair shop tomorrow.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a popping noise emitted from the engine. The contact inspected the engine and noticed that the radiator overflow tank was punctured and spilling coolant over the engine. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, where the mechanic replaced the radiator overflow tank and gasket for the upper intake valve. The failure mileage was 73,737.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrylser sebring. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH the warning light illuminated indicating the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic who replaced a heating element. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and gave her the federal safety agency number to file a complaint but offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 86,700. Updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 10/28/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. The contact was accelerating from a stop when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning the contact then coasted to the side of the street and tried to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer and they advised him that he needed to replace the oil pump, the cam shaft, and additional valves. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 131,000.
My car has cut off on me 4 times in the past 2 months. It seems to happen every 2-3 weeks, when I come to a full stop. Also, when my foot is on the brake, the car will vibrate violently and then lunge forward by a foot or so. I have almost hit cars in front of me because of this. This has happened 4 times as well. I've gotten my catalytic converter checked- no problem, I've gotten radiator and transmission checked- all fine. I've had an A/C flush, transmission flush, and air induction/.fuel system cleaned out. Everyone says that the car is fine, and I've had half a dozen mechanics check everything out. No one can find a problem. And a new thing happened, just the other day, when I had started my car up for the first time in the day, the car didn't want to shift above 30 miles. The rpms were really high, but I was at 30 MPH. The mechanics can't find anything wrong with it at all. I saw a posting on another website where someone had the same problems, but no one could find the problem. June 23rd is the first day that these things started happening.
Thermostat fail 2004 chrysler sebring.
Car cold stalls, stalls when at traffic lights, engine shakes violently, brakes squeal an grind, when starting car floods itself and cannot be turned on for a few hours, had an accident at 44-50 MPH and airbag did not deploy,gears stick and do not come out of gear at times:insurance was called at time of accident and said no reason could be identified as to why airbag did not deploy. Car has had new brakes every 3-4 months,brand new cooling system, tune-up, oil change every 2500-3000 miles, dealership updated software, cold start stalling problem could not be duplicated, check engine light keeps coming on and off and no problems found at auto shop. I contacted the dealership and they informed me that since the car was used they were not going to and could not do anything about it and refused to check anything out or even listen to my concerns. I have researched and there have been many complaints on this model of vehicle doing all of these things. Since the first initial time of problem problems have continued. Car is at 96,000 miles but has left me strandeded since and keep having to replace parts.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions proceeding to make a turn; suddenly, the engine stalled without warning. The driver was able to restart the engine and resume operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle also intermittently exhibited unintended acceleration. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 90 and the current mileage was 30,000.
This is my second complaint filed on this website. My car has been placed in the repair shop at least 3 time for the same problem with no resolution. Car stalled again on 2/22/09 and 2/24/09.
I bought the car in august of 06'. It's an 04' chrysler sebring. The [xxx] car started stalling and stopping when I came to a stop. It dies on me at least once a day now. It finally stopped while driving today in the middle of traffic on a highway. It scares me. I read on auto beef (which is where I found you) of other complaints from many other people with the exact same problem. The dealerships and other mechanics cannot seem to find out what it is. I took my car to the dealership today and they ran a test and found nothing wrong with it. The same problem everyone else is having. I don't get it. I don't know what else to do....please help!!! *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine ceased while stopped at stop light. Vehicle had to be pushed out of the way. Later found engine failed do to sludge in the engine.
Bought a used 2004 chrysler sebring touring. Noticed 1000kms later that the engine sounded rough. Saw the oil was black. Took the car for an oil change. Car was fine for awhile. About 1000km later problems arose. Yet another oil change was need for black oil. This continued for months. I was just about to make the switch to synthetic oil when my car gave out on me. Mechanic said he thought exhaust was getting into the engine b/c of poor internals, said his cousin had the same problem. P.s. Car gave out on the 401 thank god it was 1 am!
I have a 2004 chrysler sebring. For 1 year beginning in october 2006, I had a check engine light that would come on and off intermittently. I was unable to bring it to the dealer because it was over the warranty mileage. I have had stalling problems, when I would apply the brakes the cra would either stall or jerk forward. On july 26, 2008, I had to have the tie rods replaced. Since I had the vehicle I also had to have a bearing replaced. I do a lot of highway driving, but, have had vehicles in the past that never had these problems. When I had the tie rods replaced (at sts), they also checked on the stalling. The only thing they were able to find was "dirty throttle plates" which did not fix the situation. I have done a lot of research on my vehicle and discovered that these problems are common with my model, year, and VIN number. This is one reference I used: http://www.lemonlawclaims.com/2004_chrysler_sebring_and_engine%20failure.htm.
I had a problem with my thermostat overheating in 2007. The car was only a little over two years old. I purchased the car brand new in 2004 and started having problems with it two years later. Then the engine had a tapping noise in it and the car started going down hill after that point.
We took our vehicle for yearly inspection and our mechanic said that our 2004 chrysler sebring, with approximately 32,000 miles had a cracked resonator cap. He has already seen one sebring with 29,000 miles with the same problem and recommended to us to call the dealership. The warranty had expired in june and they said that it would not be covered.
2004 chrysler sebring touring sedan with a 2.7l engine shuts off when car is decelerating. The car started malfunctioning with about 35,000 miles on it, it now has about 69,000 miles. The problem was intermittent, but now it happens more frequently. I have had it checked out but the technician could not figure it out nor are there any codes associated with the problem. Please help. Thanks, jimmy l. Atkins, jr.
2004 chrysler sebring stalls and jumps forward when foot is on brake. Then it cuts off.
Engine failure.
Tl*- the contact took the 2004 chrysler sebring with current mileage 50,084 to daimler chrysler dealership in orlando florida. The manufacturer stated that there was not a problem with the contacts vehicle because the contacts vehicle was not a part of the recall issued for this vehicle. He was having problems with the air bags, horn, front passenger window, and oil light. The contact stated that this problem was first noticed on february 1, 2007. The contact stated that the vehicle was normally driven at 45 MPH. The dealership has not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileage was 50,084.*ak updated 05/21/07
Engine was leaking some type of red fluid. Turned out to be transmission fluid, paperwork said replaced trans hoses, clamps, and solenoid pack (2/6/07). Blower motor only worked on highest setting, the replaced the bad blower motor for heat/cooling(10/17/06). Replaced resonator pipe and muffler after noticing acceleration was sluggish and loud (3/22/06).
Car acts as if it will cut off when at a complete stop.
The motor in my 2004 sebring failed on my way to work one morning almost a month ago. I took it to the dealer who immediately asked me about oil changes. I said that I didn't have any receipts but could find them at home if necessary. 4 days later they wanted the receipts. I faxed them over and they said they were not sufficient and that I would have to pay $7000 for a new motor because they would not fix it under the warranty. They said that there was sludge in the motor and it had to be replaced along with the timing chain. They said that the receipts I had sent them were not in the proper format and they would not accept them. I told them that those were the receipts I was given by a licensed garage in the state of nevada and they could take it up with them. They called the garage and wanted them to submit new receipts in a different format. According to the garage they were very rude and condescending and the garage agreed to give them new receipts. The new receipts were faxed over and after 4 days when I did not hear from the dealer I called them and they said they never got the new receipts. I asked why they didn't call me and they said that it was not their job to track down my receipts. I called the garage and they faxed them again and this time it took the dealer 3 days to acknowledge receipt of them. They said that everything was in order and someone from chrysler would be out to look at it. 3 days later they called again and said they would not fix it under warranty because the oil filter in the car did not match the receipts. I now have a 2004 sebring with 41,000 miles on it (it had 22,000 when I bought it last year) that needs a $7000 motor. The dealer will not give me any satisfaction and I have called chrysler 4 times and they don't care.
Car kept stalling and just died one morning. A passerby stopped to help me and said the oil was low. I put oil in it and headed to the dealer. The dealer asked for receipts to prove I had oil changes over the past year so the work would be covered under the warranty. I provided receipts and was told by the dealer that the receipts were unacceptable because the garage that did the oil changes did not use the proper format on their receipts. Chrysler wanted me to pay $6950 for a new engine. My mechanic then faxed over receipts that would be acceptable to the dealer and because the receipt said that I had a fram oil filter put in the car and there was still a factory oil filter in it they would not replace the motor under the warranty. They said the engine was full of sludge and would need to be replaced along with the timing belt and heads.
My vehicle in may 2006 starting showing signs of ignition failure. My check engine light remains on while I am driving the vehicle. When I attempt to turn off vehicle off,it remains on for at least 15 minutes or longer until I can get it to turn off w/o the key in the ignition. This means my car is drivable w/o a key in the ignition. This car started having problems at 29,000 miles. The hood of the vehicle gets extremely hot. According to the recall reports which states that a break in molding in the fuel pump can lead to ignition failure which is a safety hazard and can cause a fire. My car has been in the shop 3x in less than 5 months. Ancira jeep chrysler has failed to fix this problem and has continued to charge me for a fuel pump, cam sensor, and ignition. I picked up my car from the dealership just a few days ago and not even 10 min later when I got home the problem was still occuring but worse. My car is in the shop as we speak and I have yet to hear feedback unless I call; even then, they can't give me an answer. The service advisor called me to ask me how to turn my car off, there is a huge problem when a certified dealership w/mechanics is asking their customer how to fix their car. I should not have to pay at all, this is a defective product and the service and quality I have recieved is unacceptable. I was not provide transportation for there errors and I am relying on others for transportation.
Driving our car in chicago and we live in ohio. Stop at a light and the car starts making this loud noise. Get the car to my sisters (thankfully). Had to rent a trailer to get the car home. Brought it to the mechanic who said the engine failed due to sludge. Oil was changed 3 days before. Engine could not be rebuilt. Contacted chrysler and they told me there was nothing they could do. This is a faulty engine and chrysler should stand behind there product.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine developed sludge causing the engine to die. The service dealer determined the contact must not have changed the oil often enough. The contact stated the oil was changed every 3000 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle built sludge in the engine and caused the engine to fail permanently. The service dealer determined the vehicle had sludge built up when looking at a different issue and on the way home from the dealer the engine died.
I purchased my car in nov 2005 and on several occasions the car has stalled on me I started the car back up immediately. On other occasions the engine would rev up while sitting at a red light or either in a drive thru lane at a restaurant. The car was not in park it scared me to death. I don't know the reason for this. The car isn't under warranty any longer and I know the wont fix it problem.
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