Engine Knocking Noise Problems of Chrysler Sebring

My was making a loud knocking sounds while increasing speed, then sound would go away. Took it to dealership an they stated I didn't have any problems with my car. June 2011, my car started stalling while at stop light, now my car is wanting to stall while I'm driving around 50mph. Dash lights also flicker on and off. Chrysler dealership states they can't find anything wrong with my car since it's not giving them codes but recommend I replace the engine. I've been reading reviews of the same problems with this car company and there cars. How are they not responsible for all these motors people are having to replace, I think they should have to fix these problems an not get away with it.

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Car stopped running when stopped at red light. Towed to dealer. Informed it needs new battery and transmission solenoid pack. I authorized the repairs and also requested oil change. Dealer called back stated engine has sludge, engine"very very bad" , making knocking noise,"may need new engine. " I purchased the car from the same Chrysler dealer 2 yrs ago.

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I purchased a 2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible on December 25, 2008. The first couple of months after I purchased my car the check engine light came on. I took the car back to the dealer and they fixed the problem and everything was fine. After another 1 month or so the check engine light came on again so I took it back to the dealer. Per the dealer I only had 3 months of warranty therefore there was nothing they could do. At the time of the purchased the person who sold the car to me stated I had 1 year of warranty and it turned out I only had 3 months of warranty. I of course complaint because that's not what they said in the beginning at the time of the purchase. After that day I went back home and decided to go back to the dealer the next day and they had closed the dealer per they were already out of business. There was nothing I could do after that. On August 2, 2009 my car started making a knocking noise I took the car to the mechanic and he stated a new engine needed to be installed per the engine was completely gone out of no where. I had 3 other mechanics look at my car and they also stated a new engine needed to be put in. So now im stuck with my car loan in which I still owe about $6000 and I have been unable to drive my car for about 4 months now per it cost too much to replace. What should I do in this case? please help.

The car started making a knocking noise I took the car to the mechanic and he stated a new engine needed to be installed per the engine was completely gone. I had 3 other mechanics look ay the car and they also stated a new engine needs to be put in.

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.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 20 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. He pulled over and noticed a large amount of oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. He shut off the engine and added a quart of oil into the vehicle, which stopped the leaking. Once the vehicle was started again, the leaking returned. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the crankshaft oil seal had been pushed out due to excessive play. They further stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. The manufacturer stated that they would not be responsible for the repairs. The owner believes that due to the year of the vehicle and the mileage, the failure should not be occurring. The current and failure mileages were 46,150.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

: 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.

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.

1998 Chrysler Sebring experiencing a knocking noise. The mechanic acknowledge the sound put could not find where it was originating from.

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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.

2002 Chrysler Sebring , the car was found with sludge in the engine. Oil changes were done every 7500 miles with the eception of the first which was at 4800 miles. The dealer changed the first one but was told not to bring the car in until every 7500 miles . The next two oil changes were done at the dealership at 13454 and 20932. The next two was done by the customer at 26532 and 33750. The last one was done at the dealership at 41258 and then the car at 46819 was taken back to the dealer for a knocking sound and car not being able to go past 35 miles an hour. Dealer blames customer. After customer investagation he found serveral complaints on the internet with the same "sludge in the engine". This sludge was due to small oil flow passageway causing the oil to heat up to a high enough temperature to form into sludge. This causing no oil in the car with oil light never coming on and the sludge clogging the filter causing oil starvation to the engine. Dealer acusing customer of not changing the oil the two times since he only has it written in a calendar book. Customer has two other vehicles with 180,000 miles and 100,000 miles that he changes the oil in and they run perfectly fine. In fact the 180,000 mile car always ran powerfulthan the Sebring with less miles. Warrenty denies claim and blames customer for the sludge in the engine. What is the truth behind the sludge in the engine ? is their a defect in the engine? did the dealership change the oil at 41,258 miles?.

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.

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.