Ticking noise coming from passengers compartment glove box seat belt light on and seat moves when come to a stop and driver side door handle just came off on the passenger side can't open the door from outside of vehicle there should be recall for this
Chrysler Sebring knocking problems
54 of the 2,832 owner complaints about the Chrysler Sebring describe engine knocking or ticking, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 54
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical repair cost reported
- $5,500
- typical mileage
- 86,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Engine failure 16Won't start 3Stalling 3Airbag light 3Oil consumption 2Ball joint 2Transmission failure 1Pulling 1
What owners say
No incident as of yet my air bag light on a ND there is ticking from the passenger side of the compartment glove box and the drivers seat moves when coming to a stop
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.
Chryslers are known for their terrible transmissions, but this is our second chrysler sebring in this year range (same engine/trans models), both with the same issue. When shifting from or thru neutral, (eg. Reverse to drive), the transmission shifts so hard that it can lift the engine and snap a mount. This causes the car to make knocking noises when shifting (any gear), and causes the car to lurch in and out of gear, neutral, and park.
When I start the car there is a loud knocking noise in the glove compartment area. Thus went on randomly when start or park the car. Now the airbag light stays on while the car is on. The noise would last a couple minutes at a time
Noise in front end. Rack and pinion steering. Been hearing this for a few years. Finally have a mechanic who can fix it. More loud as it drives. Can feel a thump and knocking noise. Thought it was tire rods.
The engine is crap. I bought and the then two weeks later it has a bad knock.
Front driver seat started feeling loose, airbag light came on, low tire light came on and check oil light would come on every time car is started. A few days later the car didn't feel right and started making a loud knocking noise, took it to the mechanic and found out that tensioner belt became loose causing damage to the car. I had to get a new alternator, tensioner & pull, and transmission flushed/serviced as well as the power steering. Not very happy with this 2008 sebring!!!!!
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.
When turning steering-wheel to the left or right there is a knocking noise. The fix is the replacement of "gear-rack" with inner-tie-rods, and front-end realignment at a cost of $1000.00. This seems to be a chronic problem with this series of the chrysler sebring. Here's an example of the online chatter: http://www.sebringclub.net/board/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=26163
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
- Risk
- This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 07V473000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
- Risk
- Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Recall number 00V299002 · Recall details
Questions about the Chrysler Sebring knocking
Which Chrysler Sebring years have engine knocking or ticking problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (16 complaints), 2002 (10 complaints) and 2008 (5 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine knocking or ticking on the Chrysler Sebring?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $5,500 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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