Engine Knocking Noise problems of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring

While driving to on the interstate I hear a loud knocking sound also it sounds as if something had popped a lose the engine suddenly shut off. My car was towed to pomoco Chrysler. I was told the engine needed to be replaced. Cost: $4,500.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Intermittently, the vehicle experiences catastrophic engine failure. The vehicle also locks up without warning. The contact's son is a mechanic and inspected the vehicle with the oil dipstick. He started the engine and heard a knocking sound, and then the vehicle shut off. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic; however, the contact would be responsible for the expenses. The failure mileage was 60,100.

I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible which was previously owned by the dealer and maintained on a routine schedule as you could imagine (being that the dealers wife drove it) and then I purchased it in 2006 and kept all scheduled maintenance as well, doing oil changes as suggested. Well, I was recently driving down the street and all of a sudden, without any prior warning or anything, I just started hearing this loud knocking noise and the vehicle started shaking and then it just died. . . . Right in the middle of the freeway. . . I thought I was going to be hit. I had to be towed and took it to the closest service shop and the mechanic told me that he had just replaced an engine like mine in another customers car two weeks before that had the same thing happen. He said that the engine failed due to low oil pressure from clogged oil passages, which in turn caused the engine to be starved of oil, causing the failure of the engine parts. I called the Chrysler dealership where I had my car maintenance the service manager told me "well those weren't the best engines that chrylser ever built" but he then proceeded to tell me that there was nothing they could do, I would need a new engine, to the tune of about $7,000. I regularly did everything I could to keep this vehicle in tip top condition and had no warning there was any issue with the engine and feel this should be covered by Chrysler.

I was driving home from work and the car started making loud knocking noises. When I got home I had the car towed to a mechanic where I was informed that the engine would have to be replaced as this particular engine, 2. 7l v6 dohc, is know to have design problems that lead to failure. I had it towed to another mechanic for a second opinion and was told the same thing almost verbatim. There were 76,000 miles on the car when it failed and because of the expense of the engine replacement, $5,800, and the amount I still owe on this car which I have only had for 2 years, $8,000, I am at a financial loss having to continue to make payments on a car that will not run.

My car had just reached 100,000 miles when the engine started to make a knock sound. I had it towed to my mechanic and was informed I would need a new engine . Seems there is a plastic cover that is a known issue with these cars. Once this happens requires a new engine and facts show that a replacement engine will do the same thing within the 70,000-100,000 mile range. I have had the car less then 2yrs. I can't trade it due to owing too much. Why is chrylser nor being held accountable for this known defect. Look at the history.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While driving 55 mph, he heard banging noises coming from the engine compartment then the vehicle stalled twice and shut off without warning. The contact stated that he was unable to restart the vehicle and had to have it towed a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the engine failed and should be replaced. As of January 10, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that her vehicle is experiencing engine bearing failure. She stated that there is a knocking noise in the engine and the bearings rub against each other. The mechanic stated that the failure was common in all the vehicles of that same model. The VIN and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 113,400.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at the garage and the cause of failure was diagnosed as the timing chain and housing. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 53,813.

: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent shop for an oil change when the lube specialists heard a knocking sound and suggested that vehicle be inspected by a mechanic. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who determined that the engine was failing and that it had to be replaced. Problems with the vehicle's engine increased and the vehicle had to be towed to the service dealers for the parts to be replaced. The contact viewed online that the vehicle was experiencing similar symptoms of recall.

I was driving down the road when I heard a loud knocking noise. My car staled, I was able to restart the car and drive home. I was informed that the rod bearing had gone out and the motor would have to be replaced. After a few days of talking to Chrysler they told me to take it to one of their dealerships so they can look at it at my cost. The car had 82,121 miles on it so there was no warranty. Chrysler gave me the run around for about a week. They wanted to charge me 200 to 400 $ just to look at it. I was told that Chrysler would not pay for any thing because of excess sludge in the motor. Need less to say I went to a different company to put in a remanufacture motor. These 2. 7 liter apparently has a lot a defects.

I was driving down the road when I heard a loud knocking noise. My car stalled. I was able to restart the car and drive home. I was informed that the rod bearing had gone out and the motor would have to be replaced. After a few days of talking to Chrysler they told me to take it to one of their dealerships so they can look at it at my cost. The car had 82,121 miles on it so there was no warranty. Chrysler gave me the run around for about a week. They wanted to charge me 200 to 400 $ just to look at it. I was told that Chrysler would not pay for any thing because of excess sludge in the motor. Need less to say I went to a different company to put in a remanufacture motor. These 2. 7 liter apparently has a lot a defects.

While the vehicle was on and parked, the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

While driving consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle home. Consumer has contacted the dealer for an appointment to bring it in. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The consumer would like Chrysler to recall this vehicle due to the all the other consumer complaints about this vehicle.