Chrysler Sebring slipping problems

Filed Sep 11, 2023 · Fuel system, Seat belts · TX

The steering wheel got stiff and hard to turn making turning a struggle. The shifting gears slipped and locked in place. The electronic throttle is is indicating a problem. These are just a problem over some time.

Filed Apr 30, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 67,398 miles · FL

While driving at a steady speed, vehicle will hesitate when climbing an incliine or when I accelerate, this is not a steady happening.I have taken it to two different chrysler dealerships to have it computer checked but nothing shows up. A younger mechanic at the second dealership stated it sounded to him like possibly the clutches were slipping and causing the problem. Since it doesn't show up on the computer he suggested that I just continue driving until such time as it may stop moving completely and then the problem should be able to be found.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle slipped out of gear. The contact mentioned that the vehicle went from drive to the lower gear and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

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 Feb 16, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 53,000 miles · MI

Vehicle came to a complete stall while taking left- hand turn on intersection @ ~15mph. It now shows the indicator light for the engine randomly and stalls somewhat frequently at low speeds. Lastly, the trans is slipping rigorously.

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 13,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

On mon., july 26, 2010 I was driving when the deck light came on. I pulled over, closed the trunk and continued driving. As I pulled into my street, (less than 10 min. Drive), the deck light came on again. I pulled into my driveway, which is on a slight incline, put the emergency brake on, put the car in park, left it running and got out of the car and closed the trunk again,standing behind the car. I then leaned into the car to check the light that says "deck." at that point the car slipped out of gear and started rolling down the driveway. My passenger was able to jump over the console and apply the brake. I suffered severe bruising, scrapes and related injuries. My entire right side of my body suffered injuries and some on the left side, when I hit the pavement. The neighbors, police and emt's all checked the car to make sure the emergency brake was on. It definitely was. You cannot take the gear out of park without applying the brake.

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Transmission · 7,375 miles · VA

Transmission slips occasionally. Transmission fluid under car. Dealership repaired transmission cooler lines (clamps)

Filed May 16, 2005 · Transmission · NJ

Dt consumer states when the key is out of the ignition switch, the gear shift can slip to another gear.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 8,000 miles · NJ

Purchased 4 door chrysler sebring sedan (4 cylinder at mcdonnough chrylser of east brunswick, nj 7/9/04 w/ 13 miles. 2 days following the purchase, car stalled at approximately 42 MPH on a crowded interstate, and started right back up. Drove to dealer to find that I needed a computer software update. Took the vehicle back, idling rough, rpms jumping all over the place. Several weeks later, vehicle stalled again this time on nj turnpike while slowing down, but not before surging forward, my foot was not on the accelerator, and again started right back up. Returned to dealer @ 994 mi, nothing registered on diagnostic check, another cpu update. Car still in same condition only did not stall. Surging got progressively worse, finally at approximately 8,000 miles car stalled countless times in the 13 mile ride to dealer, check engine light illuminated, could hardly drive the entire way. Dealer found bad ignition coil, but only because the light was illuminated could they detect a problem. Dealer kept car 3 days, did not offer rental or comp car, nor transportation to my work. Picked up car, not stalling but still idling rough, steering wheel visibly shaking. Car surges forward at every stoplight, I have just learned to control the brake to avoid accident, not accelerating properly & transmission slips at low speeds. Why can't this problem be erradicated, this is my first brand new car, and runs as poorly as my trade in did at 230,000 miles! I need a break, and I need a solution. In addition, car makes loud whistling noise between 68-73 MPH , and headlights have shut off 2 times in the middle of driving at night and flickered back on also, not tracable by dealer computer.

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Transmission · 60 miles · MD

The transmission has been acting up since the car hit around 57,000 miles. I have had the transmission serviced, however, the engine keeps racing and the speed doesn't keep up. The car now has 87,000 miles on it and is slipping again.