Chrysler Sebring harsh shifting problems

Filed Nov 30, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · TN

was driving down the road with no warning car popped and made loud noise.. the left front of the car dropped down and steering was un responsive and came to a stop made a clunking sound when trying to move it out of road but was unsuccessful...

Filed Jun 29, 2014 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · CO

First time anything happened - hotoil warning, check engine light and a weird temp light came on - but all gauges were fine and car was driving fine. Took it to a couple different places to have a diagnostic run on the car. Codes came back that the ECM and TCM were not communicating. System was reset and car was fine. A few weeks later same thing. My husband was driving and it also quit shifting. At a stoplight we felt a clunk as it slipped into gear lights went out and everything seemed fine. About a week ago - same thing happened, took it to chrysler garage and for $100.00 ran a diagnostic and told us that the powertrain control module was defective. They updated the computer and it seemed to work fine. Tonight (only a week since it was updated) all of the lights came back on and it has quit shifting. I am going to have to go back to chrysler for a $3000.00 + replacement of the entire PCM (powertrain control module is the main computer system in the car) I have a warranty on the powertrain - but of course this part is not covered - even though it is the powertrain control module. It seems odd to me that the 2009 sebring had a recall for this exact part and so did the 2011, but not the 2010. Strange -- and I can honestly say I hate chrysler --- totally rude and unconcerned about the financial burden this will cause my family --- if the PCM is required for the powertrain to function properly - it should be considered part of the powertrain and should be covered under the warranty. Also I would be very interested to know why the 2010 is not being recalled for the same part as the 2009 and 2011.

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 19,000 miles · RI

Bought certified used 2008 chrysler sebring convertible 7/11 with 18,000 miles. Fall, 2011 radio stuck on one am channel regardless of selecting am, fm, or sirius. Dealer offered to sell me new radio. After radio not used for a week, started to function okay again. July, 2012 headlight on message and alarm upon opening door, daytime, no key in ignition, no headlights on, interior dash display lights on but dim like for nighttime. 12/12 interior lights would not shutoff automatically when I exited car, switch not in on position. Ongoing: auto brightness display on radio does not work. Top down on key fob does not work. Winter, 2013 stalled twice at red lights, also had clunking noise when turning. Dealer said steering rack was worn and leaking and had to be replaced (35,000 miles) and was not under warranty. Dealer also cleaned throttle plate and fuel injectors for stalling problem. Even after this service car continued to stall, sometimes catching itself and speeding up which causes car to surge forward. As of today, 8/17/13 car has 40,050 miles on it and I wonder what's next.

Filed Aug 14, 2009 · Transmission, Wheels · 72,300 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 20 MPH downhill, the contact heard a loud clunking noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle stopped without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over near the sidewalk and noticed that the front passenger side tire was detached from the vehicle. There were no injuries. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the cv joints, axle, and rim. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 72,300.

Filed Nov 3, 2008 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · WA

I bought the car used at in 2005 with 23k miles. After about a month we noticed a hard shift problem between 1st and 2nd mainly. We took the car in for repairs several time but the dealer claimed they couldn't find a problem. Finally they acknowledged the problem and did a partial rebuild on the transmission. After about two weeks the problem resurfaced and the dealers still could not find the problem. I tried a different dealer just after the car hit 36k and they also claimed no problem and charged me for the service since it was just out of warranty. The driving lights also quit just after the warranty ran out. At this point I'm just living with the problem because the dealers can't seem to find the problem.

Filed Oct 18, 2008 · Brakes, Steering · 15,000 miles · NY

I own a 2007 chrysler sebring bought new in oct 2007. I have been having a constant vibrating problem with the braking system and/or tires since may 2008 and I did not know my brake system was covered under warranty up to 18,000 miles so I took it a firestone dealer. At the time I had 15,000 on my sebring and they told me that my brakes were wearing down due to my rotors eating my brad pads and I would need them to be resurfaced. So I paid out of pocket $120 to have them resurfaced and continued to have the same problem then when I had time I took my vehicle to the dealer in august 2008 and they informed me that I would need new rotors and brakes because firestone did not properly put the brakes back on or something with the braker slider bridge. Well come to find out from the manager at firestone, that my rotors should not have to be replaced at such low mileage and it is a manufacturers defect from the chrysler corporation. Well I had to have them replaced because I work an hour away from my home and depend on my vehicles liability. I could not stand driving 2 hours everyday with constant vibration. So I paid $288.00 to have my rotors replaced and firestone was kind enough to throw in the brakes for free. Well here it is october 18, 2008 and I am still having the same exact problem. I called chrysler corporation and informed them of my problems and they just do not seem to care. I have been the route of the dealer and I keep getting the run around. Well when I step on my brake my vehicle sounds like it is revving up as in acceleration but still slows down, when I make left had turns I hear a clunk in the steering column and that has not been addressed because apparently there is nothing wrong with it. I am afraid that one day my brakes may fail when I am driving and I have 2 small children to be concerned about. I need this constant problem resolved.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 65,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler sebring. The horn has not been working ever since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer stated that a sensor light was illuminated due to a defect with the air bag; therefore, they replaced the air bag. The vehicle has been to the dealer four times for this failure. While driving at an unknown speed, the horn suddenly sounded and the contact could not make it stop. She has also experienced squealing, squeaking, and clunking noises when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer replaced all four rotors and pads, but the brake failure has recurred. The vehicle may also be leaking brake fluid. Now that the vehicle has reached the 3 month or 3,000 mile limited warranty end date, the dealer will no longer provide repair services. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 66,700.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Engine · 137,316 miles · CA

Smoking (oil burning everywhere) oil pressure switch failed apr. 07. Had major tune up done in aug. 07. Then had battery trouble car died had towed to shop, mec. Checked battery and recharged it said to replace it soon, then the next day heard a ticking noise and a big clunk on my way to work but went to the shop instead they found intermix through-out, head gasket failure.

Filed Jun 7, 2006 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated there was a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined the rear passenger side strut bracket fractured and penetrated the tire. The strut bracket and tire were replaced.

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Body · 31,332 miles · GA

My vehicle has a loud rattle/clunk coming from the other side of the firewall. My car has been in the repair shop twice with no results. The service manager heard the noise during a test drive with me, but now claims that there are no noises in my car "out of the norm". I am concerned that this could be something serious, since no one gas determined the problem. Chrysler corporation will not get involved because they are claiming that it is a dealer problem.