Four problems related to oil pump have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I bought the car 2 weeks ago. Everything was fine. I change the oil, replaced spark plugs like I do to all cars I buy. About 2 days ago the oil light started to turn on. Took it to the mechanic and he told me it might be a sensor. Changed the sensor but the light still turned on. Took it back to the shop & after a better inspection he told me it was the oil pump. Told me not to drive it until I get it fixed and that it would cost me $1000 to replace it. I'm writting this complaint because after a search online I can see I was not the only one with this type of problem.
2002 Chrysler Sebring with 2. 7l v6 engine. Engine has not failed yet, but only because I no longer drive car for fear engine will seize while I'm driving, causing an accident. Oil light started flickering beginning of Aug. 2009; replaced oil pressure switch, which did not resolve problem; mechanic recommended replacing oil pump; after researching, discovered oil sludge issue, which I am 100% positive is the problem with my Sebring. 87,000 miles on car; have changed oil every 3,000 miles; more often than recommended by Chrysler.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the engine seized as soon as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was discovered that the oil pump failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle spontaneously stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the technician speculated that the oil pump locked up, which may have caused the failure. The technician also stated that he needed to replace the engine at the cost of $4,700. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was unable to assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.