Engine Knocking Noise problems of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 25 mph, the engine began to make a loud knocking sound. The contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. Through online research, the contact found that this was a common issue with his year, make, and model vehicle. Currently, the vehicle is not working and the contact feels that it is due to the engine knocking. The current mileage was 153,775 and failure mileage was 153,800.

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While driving approximately 50-55 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound while braking and accelerating. The noise persisted for three days. On the fourth day, while braking to stop the vehicle, the engine shut off. In order to restart the vehicle, she had to shift the gear into park. Later the same day, the vehicle lost power while driving approximately 55 mph. The contact was able to drive to a local repair facility and a diagnostic indicated that the map sensor was defective, and the oxygen in the fuel injection was not operating properly. The mechanic advised her that the part would be available the following day; however, she was later informed that there was a national back order. This meant that they had no idea when the part would be available. The contact is unable to reach the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 53,000 and failure mileage was 52,500. Updated 10/30/08. The consumer stated the vehicle would stall at various times. Updated 10/30/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. When starting the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. When accelerating, the sound would increase. He drove the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the knocking sound was due to sludge build up. The engine needed to be replaced. He called the manufacturer and they stated that because the vehicle was 16,000 miles over the warranty, they were not liable for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.

The 2. 7 liter engine in my Sebring acquired a load knocking noise. I took the vehicle to a repair shop and found out that this engine has a chronic sludge problem that caused this failure. The repair shop replaced the engine at a cost of $4,895. 09.

My 2002 Chrysler Sebring's engine seized up when I was driving down the road one night to take my husband to work. I had it towed to my dealer just to find out that I was 32 miles out of my extended warranty and that I had apparently not changed my oil and that caused my engine to lock up. When my engine locked up I had floored it to go around a slow-moving semi on a little 2 lane highway. The engine started making a terrible knocking sound and I noticed that even though I was pushing down on my gas pedal, the rpms were going down instead of up. I finally got back into the right hand lane and my car sort of wobbled a couple times. It kept losing speed and when we stopped at a stop light the engine died and would not restart. Now I am stuck with a $5500+ repair bill only to find out that this engine was and has been defective since day one. I want Chrysler to pay for my engine and all my heartache.

: the contact stated the engine made a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to 3 different dealerships. The first dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The second dealership was to duplicate the problem, but did not feel repairs were needed under the warranty. The third dealership was able to duplicate the problem, but the check engine light was illuminated and would not turn off. The third dealership replaced an unknown computer part and performed a tune up, but the check engine light was still illuminated and the knocking noise was still present.

I purchased the 2002 Chrysler Sebring lx sedan in October 2003 used with 43,000 miles. I had received free oil changes from the dealership where I purchased the car for two years. I did not receive all of the oil changes for the two years, but oil was changed on a regular basis. In October 2005 I was on my way home for the weekend when I noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. I pulled off the interstate ,and as soon as I stopped, the engine died. I waited about ten minutes and restarted the engine. I drove to a gas station and checked the oil, no oil. I placed two quarts of oil in the engine and drove home. Over the last 1 1/2 years I had four mechanics, including Chrysler mechanics, tell me that it needed a new engine due to oil sludge in the engine. I have been paying on this vehicle for over three years, and only been able to drive it for about two years, I still owe $5500. 00 on the vehicle, and am not able to drive. If this was to happen to a person in the right situations it could be devastating, and lives could be lost. Chrysler stated it was a problem with people not taking care of their vehicles, but they were aware that there was a problem with the oil return heating up the oil too fast and causing the oil to sludge. Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen have all had similar problems, but they h owned up to them. These complaints were becoming more numerous, and were starting to come in more dangerous situations, how long will this go on before somebody was actually injured? I am personally out of a lot of money, and will be out of this money for at least 2 more years, unless I run into a winning lottery ticket to purchase a new engine. Every body was making money off of these engines, except the consumer. I know it sounds bad, but I hope somebody somewhere will give their life to give you the hint that something needs to be done for these 2. 7 liter v6 engines in the Sebrings.

While driving 20 mph driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, the vehicle jerked and vibrated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.