Timing Tensioner Problems of Chrysler Sebring

I purchased a 2010 Chrysler Sebring with a 2. 7 liter lh engine from meador Jeep dealership in approximately 2014. It had approximately 32k miles on the odometer. As I am retired, and no longer have a commute to work, I do not drive more than 8k a year. In February 2016 I heard a rattling noise in the engine and took the car to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. On February 25, 2016 the dealership replaced the timing chain ("timing tensioner") for a cost of $795. 83. When I picked up my car, chris, one of the service writers, advised me to drive the car more often, and to be hard on the engine. On approximately may 5, 2016 I was driving home on the freeway, and the engine stopped working. As I was not able to restart it, I had the car towed back to meador Jeep for diagnosis. According to chris, the service writer, the engine was "blown" and could be repaired for $12,000. The engine had only 40k miles on it. I have researched the Chrysler 2. 7 liter v6 engine online, and have found that these engines are notorious for water seeping into the oil, creating a thick sludge that leads to catastrophic engine failure.

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Front driver seat started feeling loose, airbag light came on, low tire light came on and check oil light would come on every time car is started. A few days later the car didn't feel right and started making a loud knocking noise, took it to the mechanic and found out that tensioner belt became loose causing damage to the car. I had to get a new alternator, tensioner & pull, and transmission flushed/serviced as well as the power steering. Not very happy with this 2008 Sebring!!!!!.

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