Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2006 Chrysler Sebring.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |
Bought the 2006 Sebring with 32,000 miles on it, just before the warranty expired. It now has 62,000 miles on it, and it leaking oil profusely. I had my mechanically inclined father look at it, and it appears to be an issue with the crankshaft. As I have been looking online, this appears to be a recurring problem with these vehicles, and worse yet, if it starts to become a problem before the warranty is up, dealers are simply replacing the seal, essentially putting a band-aid on the bigger issue and leaving the expense up to the consumer to deal with. At this time I think I caught it before it got the chance to lock my engine up, I just thank my lucky stars that I had to drop my son off to school on a cold day and had left the engine to idle while I walked him to the door, as the engine only leaks while running. Had this not have been the case, I was about to travel to a town that takes over an hour to get to, taking a road with virtually no good places to stop, and many "dead-zones" which would have made getting assistance nearly impossible and potentially dangerous. I am very disappointed and will not be choosing Chrysler for any future vehicles, unless this problem is rectified.
S10 direct reply- letter to dot from re complaint against Chrysler financial and an article from the new york times newspaper the consumer stated she did not test drive the vehicle when she purchased it. She returned the vehicle within a few minutes because the vehicle was exhibiting a rough ride and it caused her neck problem to flare. The vehicle was leaking transmission fluid and the doors were rusting.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated and began idling rapidly. On August 29, 2007, the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that it was operating normal. The following day, the contact informed the insurance company that she did not feel safe driving the vehicle. On August 31, 2007, the failure recurred and the contact crashed into another vehicle. Both vehicles were damaged, but there were no injuries. The insurance company stated that a police report was not needed since there were no injuries. The dealer agreed to have the vehicle towed and to have a Chrysler representative diagnose the failure. The representative also stated that the vehicle was operating normally. On September 28, 2007, another mechanic immediately diagnosed the failure and repaired the vehicle. The repair invoice is available. The current and failure mileages were 12,516.