Engine Problems of Chrysler Sebring - part 2

Oil changed every 3,000 miles. Knocking started to occur. As I was driving to get it looked at, motor just stopped. 2001 Chrysler Sebring 2. 7l motor. 69000 miles. Diagnosed as broken timing chain, new motor needed $6,000-$7,000. Garage had seen quite a few recently with the same problem. One option was to buy a new engine that had been modified to correct original manufacturing problem, or to purchase a new or rebuilt engine. Since rebuilt engine was $1000 less than other options went with that option.

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Engine died intermittently. Once when the engine died vehicle rolled backwards, and almost hit another vehicle.

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Auto was running normal. . Then heard noise from car. . Started to feel hesitation as I pressed on gas pedal. It would run ok for a few minutes then hesitation felt again. Drove to Chrysler dealership nearby. . Days later I was calledto be told a new engine is required. . Dealership and Chrysler refusing to honor warranty, despite fact that car has been maintained properly. . Told by dealership car is too dangerous to start or drive without new engine. . Had to have it towed off their lot April 04. . Fearful to even turn the ignition . . It sits in my garage. . Owned car for 18 months at time of failure with less than 28,000 miles. . Please help. . Edc.

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While the vehicle was parked driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced.

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Engine surges and dies out. Standed on interstate, no accident. After replacement of camshaft and crankshaft sensors, determined that problem was with wiring harness. Identified recall notice from NHTSA, 00v29902. After contacting Chrysler several times, they do not have any information on the recall nor acknoledge any recalls for my vehicle.

Engine quit at 34,000 mi , took to dealer they stated there was sludge in the engine and that the car was neglected do to lack of oil changes "voiding warranty". There appers to be a problem with the 2. 7 liter engine. Oil changes were performed at regular intervals between 3k-5k miles.

While traveling on the highway she heard a noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle started shaking and she lost power. Vehicle completely shut down. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr.

Vehicle has excessive oil loss. Oil is spraying onto catalytic converter. Could not determine where oil was going. Dealer contacted and stated oil was coming from the head gaskets. Manufacturer reference no. 5380798. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

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Engine head gasket started leaking. Surprised to find out that the dealer could not fix the car right away as the head gasket was not available because it was being re-designed. Found several other people with the same problem plus the ntsa site reports that Chrysler has designed a multiple layer head gasket to solve thisproblem. Owners should be re-imbursed for the cost to fix this problem.

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Replaced warped front brake rotors/pads. In addition, rear main seal malfunctioned/vc boot cover flew off/ fuel injections dirty and mirror switch failed.

The engine is gone out. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer for repairs.

While driving flywheel broke completely off, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

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Consumer just had the center motor mount replaced. Consumer believes this is too early for the motor mount to be replaced. There was an unfamiliar rattle, which alerted consumer.