Engine Cooling System problems of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The dealer advised the contact that the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 00v299002 (engine and engine cooling: engine) was not associated with the contact's VIN. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that antifreeze leaked into the engine, causing the vehicle to stall. The failure and the current mileage was 138,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring lxi. While cruising at speeds of less than 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. He was unable to restart the vehicle. The dealer stated that the water pump caused the radiator fluid to leak into the engine. He would also need to replace the engine. There were no recalls for the failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and currently mileages were 137,000.

The timing chain/guides/tensioner has failed in the vehicle with only 91000 miles on the odometer. I have experienced the oil light coming on at idle and have been told by the dealer that the issue is the sensor. This did not correct the problem.

I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring lxi 2. 7l v6 sedan. On February 28, 2009, engine overheated and failed on highway I-77 north. I pulled out of traffic as ASAP. Engine locked up and would not start. Engine ruined. Car had to be towed from hwy. Car ran perfectly before going on the hwy. I have service records to prove the oil was changed with synthetic oil every 3,000 miles. I have a receipt to prove I topped off the coolant prior to the engine failure. My extended warranty denied the claim on March 3. I found that extended warranties either reject these claims automatically or pay them and then cancel your coverage. After denial, I researched the problem and found that this Chrysler model has had numerous complaints due to engine and cooling defects, including the engine itself, the water outlet/coolant arm, and head gasket. Engine failure happens frequently to consumers driving 60 mph or faster (highway conditions). Consumers report that this problem occurs despite proper maintenance of the car. There is no warning prior to engine overheating and failure. You dont know theres a problem until smoke starts. My car smoked long before the temperature gauge showed red hot. The hand was still in the middle when smoke first started. Local mechanics, salvage yards, and even Chrysler master techs confirmed these problems and that you cannot foresee them. Chrysler should have issued a recall regarding these problems but never did. The only engine-related recall actually issued was for the harness for the crankshaft position sensor. Obviously, Chrysler has tried to avoid such costly replacements. A new, remanufactured engine (without the original defects) costs around $6200 in my area. My problem came from Chrysler defects. Chrysler should be required to install a brand new, remanufactured engine and all other damaged parts at no charge to me. Chrysler should also pay for the towing of my car to a Chrysler service shop and reimburse me for the previous tows.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine while driving. She had a mechanic perform an oil change and remove all of the sludge in the engine. Two days later, while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. She was relatively close to her home at the time of the failure; therefore, some of her peers pushed the vehicle back to her house. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that there was a continuous issue with sludge build up and they also noted that the timing chains were failing. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v299002 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 71,000.

I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring with 2. 7 liter engine that has failed.

While driving the car on a long trip, one quart of oil in vehicle as every 700 miles. Engine and cap plugs leaks oil. There is a heating and cooling problem. The dealer will not tell all the details about what is wrong, but did say the block would have to be replaced.

There were no events leading into the failure. One day it would not start, and upon investigation, there was sludge in the oil pan. That is when I began reading of the thousands of others with the same issue!.

Car enginge shows normal running temperature but when its at idle blows cold heat. With rpms up it blows hotter air. Been in shop several times with no cases filed in Dodge's database that shows reason for suspision. Even swithced dealerships to no avail. All test ran shows normal but car is about to hit its 75000 mile warrenty so im not sure if they are trying to limp me along for future gains. It started in the fall of 2002 and continues to this day had replaced thermostat flushed cooling system tested pressure but nothing. . Ive been told it could be the heater core but thye wont go there unless they have reason to but thats the only thing that hasnt been checked it never overheats etc. . Great car but just has to keep rpms up for heat.

Consumer replaced rear defrost on Chrysler Sebring on numerous occasions. The rear defroster does not work. The rear vision glass needed to be replaced. Chrysler offered the consumer a 50/50 split. Also the drivers side window rattled, red fluid was found in the consumer's driveway due to transmission pan and cooler line leakage, the convertible was leaking on the drivers side window area due to weather strip and there was a slow leak in the r/r tire due to a hole.