2005 Chrysler Sebring engine complaints

Filed Mar 9, 2008 · Engine · 75,200 miles · IL

I purchased a 2005 chrysler sebring in 2006 with approx. 25k miles on it, 1 yr. Later it started leaking oil badly. It was found that the front seal on the crankshaft was pushed out. The garage through there resources found found that this was a problem with the 4 cyl. That chrysler knew about and even knew the serial numbers of the beginning and the end of the defect that had been machined in there engine blocks. This defect allows the crankshaft to float back and forth length wise and push the seal out. They have not done a recall for this and refuse to do anything about it. The fix for this defect is a new short block that is over $4k to be done. The oil leaks so bad that it soaks the undercarriage and rear of the car and could cause a fire by the exhaust being covered with oil.

Filed Aug 10, 2006 · Engine · 13,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicles engine stalled 15 times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to locate the problem. The most recent occurrence was on august 9, 2006 where the vehicle stalled and stopped on top of a median.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Engine · 55,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH a noise was heard and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer who determined the cam shaft needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 1,300 miles · KS

2005 chrysler sebring transmission delays shifting from drive to park. ***no answer required***. *mr the engine light had come on, there was a transmission delay from drive to park, if placed in neutral the vehicle would shake and jerks when placed in drive. The mechanic stated that this was normal. The engine light had come on again and the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. The third occurrence resulted in an evap leak, due to the gas cap which needed to be tightened. The fourth incident showed a diagnostic result gas leak code of 0441. On the fifth occurrence, the mechanic suggested that the wires were eaten by rodents.