2010 Chrysler Sebring engine problems

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 50,000 miles · PA · crash

My son was driving forward up a hill. While driving the car started rolling backwards while in drive gear. Then while the vehicle decided to roll backwards in drive gear he was unable to stop. Since my son was unable to stop he put the car in park the vehicle still continue to roll backwards. As a result my son jumped out of the vehicle and the vehicle rolled down the hill and hit a tree and boulders. Had the vehicle towed to the dealership and they found nothing wrong. However a witness seen what was happening to my son in disbelief. This vehicle is very unsafe for anyone to drive,

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Engine · 159,000 miles · IL

Jumped to mining chain at 159,000 miles I don't understand how or why .

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Engine · 63,000 miles · GA

Driving vehicle on interstate with no warning car lost speed, stalled then shut off. Would not start back up. Vehicle tut owed to license mechanic and engine pistons was broken. Engine blew up without signs. Less than 64,000 miles.

Filed Apr 24, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler sebring. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the throttle body warning message illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the electronic throttle body, alternator and sensor however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and diagnosed with a low voltage failure, and a defective engine control module which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 300,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler sebring. While making a turn, the vehicle shut off and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was placed in park and restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure recurred, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Engine · MA

The car died on the road while I was making the turn and when I went out to see what happened the car left a trail of clearish fluid. Keep in mind that my car has only 73,000 miles on it

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Engine · 40,000 miles · TX

I purchased a 2010 chrysler sebring with a 2.7 liter lh engine from meador jeep dealership in approximately 2014. It had approximately 32k miles on the odometer. As I am retired, and no longer have a commute to work, I do not drive more than 8k a year. In february 2016 I heard a rattling noise in the engine and took the car to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. On february 25, 2016 the dealership replaced the timing chain ("timing tensioner") for a cost of $795.83. When I picked up my car, chris, one of the service writers, advised me to drive the car more often, and to be hard on the engine. On approximately may 5, 2016 I was driving home on the freeway, and the engine stopped working. As I was not able to restart it, I had the car towed back to meador jeep for diagnosis. According to chris, the service writer, the engine was "blown" and could be repaired for $12,000. The engine had only 40k miles on it. I have researched the chrysler 2.7 liter v6 engine online, and have found that these engines are notorious for water seeping into the oil, creating a thick sludge that leads to catastrophic engine failure.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 121,000 miles · OR

The electronic throttle light comes on and the RPM decreases then engine stalls. Several times I was able to restart engine and it has now completely failed. I see numerous reports of this issue online but no specific repair for this defect.

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 86,000 miles · IN · fire

Whitish/grayish smoke was billowing out of front end of car. Patrons driving alerted us & we exited vehicle. As we vacated vehicle we realized purse was still in vehicle, we ran to retrieve it & as we retrieved belongings, fire engulfed front end of vehicle & shot through front of vehicle & engulfed the entire front portion of vehicle & inside of vehicle. Power steering fluid dripped on engine which ignited the fire. As fire firefighters extinguished the first fire & as the first fire died down the vehicle erupted in flames once again which was ignited by fuel. Power steering fluid and battery acid causing the flames to shoot through the front end of the car (inside) to the back of the vehicle towards fuel tank. The vehicle was a potential fire ball. Vehicle is a charred totaled shell of a car. Towed to a towing/storage lot waiting for inspection by field engineers of chrysler as well as your team per sabrina case # 10733613.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Engine · 80,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact noticed smoke under the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and exited. The front end of the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.