Seven problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Oil light started coming on when car was idling or driving slow, kept oil changed regularly and had no leaks or anything. Engine went out while driving down road almost causing an accident.
I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring coupe. I bought the vehicle on 11/15/2008. The "check engine soon" light came on 3 months later, on 2/15/09 and I got the vehicle serviced at the sheridan Ford dealership. They claimed there was an oil leak that was leaking into my engine, and were going to fix that. Then, 4 days later (I drove the vehicle twice), the car broke down in the middle of a highway and had to be towed. I was told the transmission died due to a ring that broke and clogged a pipe which caused the transmission to fail. Also, when my car was being fixed, another oil leak was found and an antifreeze leak had also ocurred. I have only had the vehicle for 3 months and for 1,455 miles. I have had to but over $3100 worth of work into it already, getting a new transmission and fixing the oil and antifreeze leaks.
2. 7 liter engine in my Chrysler Sebring seized - no warning of low oil or an oil leak.
Consumer had a leak in engine, due to sludge in Chrysler Sebring. The consumer read an article which mentioned that there are at least 797,000 questionable Chrysler engine that could experience sludge problems. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused to provide the consumer with any financial assistance. The dealer claimed that the sludge was the result of oil maintenance neglect.
On or about March 30, 2004 my car developed a ticking noise. I discovered the noise when ordering food at a drive through window. The noise was only evident when I had my window down. My car also had no heat by this time. Over the last two winters I would not have heat when the car was idle, but this year it had gradually deteriorated to no heat when idle or upon accelaration. According to the ower's manual no antifreeze would cause this problem. The car was low on oil and had no antifreeze. I took the car to an independent mechanic for an oil change and to check the antifreeze. The owner's manual stated you needed to do something special to add antifreeze, but the manual fail to tell you what that something special was. The oil was changed and the antifreeze was filled. The ticking noise persisted and then the red oil lamp came on one week after having this service performed. I made another appointment with the independent mechanic to see what was causing the ticking noise. After checking my car over I received a call saying that it appeared I needed a new engine, the anitfreeze that had been put in two weeks prior was completely gone. My car had no visible signs of leakage. Where did the antifreeze go? why is my low oil light coming on as well? it appears that the 2. 7l engine fails regardless of maintenance due to design of the engine (limiting passage of oil) and this failure is also linked to the antifreeze leakage over time, causing the engine to over heat and build up sludge. The dealer then tells you that engine problem is due to sludge build-up or rather poor maintenance on your part and voids the warranty or refuses any assistance in the repair expense. My engine failed at approximately 52,000 miles. This problem is costing consumers thousands of dollars.
Leased new car for 6 months, had oil ahcnge at 3,000 miles, have 5,000 miles now. Entire oil leaked out of the engine and engine stopped. Chrysler's waranty will not cover the damage since the plastic guard under the car was litttle broken maybe by hitting a pothall and therefore is my negligence. Cost $2,500 to fix engine.
Have a brand new car and engine oil now leaking. Dealer said it is oil galley plug and cylinder head must be removed to fix.