Chrysler Sebring engine failure problems

Filed Jul 6, 2021 · Engine, Seat belts · AZ

Drivers side seat belt Does Not Retract. Engine Piston Rod Bearings are defective heat up melt and may cause an Engine Fire like in Hyundai Rod Bearing Recall. Common on Chrysler V6 Engine. May cause Blown engine, snapped Piston Rods, Heat and Engine Fire.

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 Aug 19, 2020 · Engine · NJ

I took the vehicle after purchase to the shop to look over and seller agreed that he would cover the cost for "sensor" issue as he stated! The car needs a camshaft and due to the age of the vehicle the mechanic stated if that part is replaced it will possibly need a transmission as well as a new engine. Therefore the repairs would exceed the value of the vehicle or not work at all and waste all that money. Car had issues starting from day 1 too.

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 Mar 1, 2017 · Engine · 190,000 miles · WV

I won a car from my local chrysler dealer. The car had a 2.7l v6 engine in it that nada and kbb do not list such an engine in this type of car that I won, so I can only assume it was a dealer swap prior to the raffle drawing, but they deny the swap when I called them about this incident. When I won it, last june it had like 181,000 miles on the car, unknown mileage on the engine, but I had it from jun to deb 2016 and drove it maybe 9000 miles max and it failed without warning. I changed the oil every 3000 to 4000 miles, so like 2-3 times since I have had the car and it had no indication of any engine problems prior to spontaneous and complete engine failure. I have my cars services regularly for tire rotations, car inspections etc. Nothing could have warned me about this and I had no idea about the class actions law suits pertaining to this exact engine until my engine failed a few months ago. I climbing th interstate on ramp when all of a sudden the RPM's on my car continued to rise while my car was slowing down, in essense it was reving as I accellerated, but my car was slowing, so I immediately pulled over on the side of the road and attempted to restart my car, nothing happened, so I had it towed to a local mechanic, when it got back to the shop, the car started back up as normal, but I left it anyway, because it clearly had an issue. It was discovered after the mechanic drove it that the oil light came on and the engine lost oil pressure. There was plenty of good oil in the tank, when it was checked and based on the level there was no need to add oil. It was determined that the engine was seizing up due to oil sludge and that my only fix is a new engine.

Filed Aug 2, 2016 · Engine · 87,000 miles · NJ

Engine failure due to sludge buildup despite better than recommended maintenance.

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 Jun 7, 2016 · Suspension · 112,539 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring. While driving 15 MPH, the steering control arm seized without warning. The driver temporarily lost control of the steering. It was diagnosed that the control arm and ball joints fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 112,539. Updated 07/12/16*lj

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler sebring. While driving 8 MPH, the ball stud separated from the socket of the ball joint housing which caused the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in. As a result, the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed there was a catastrophic failure of the ball stud. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.