8.9
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$5,833.00
Average Mileage:
77,819 miles
Total Complaints:
9 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced engine (6 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
engine problem
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2009Mar 03
Sebring LX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 46,000 miles
Only a few months after buying this car brand new we had issues with it lunging forward. I would be stopped at a light with my foot firmly on the brake and it would just jump. 3 times I took it back to the dealer for this problem. The 3rd time they changed the spark plugs and that seemed to solve that problem. The 3rd year into owning the car the blower went out and would only work on the high setting.The check engine light has randomly gone off and on again almost the entire time that we've had the car. We took it to the dealer and paid $109 for them to say everything was fine and re-set the computer. A few months ago I got in the car and it would not start. We charged the battery for a few hours and finally got it started. A few weeks ago my oil light would flash on and off every now and then. My husband checked the oil and it was fine. Yesterday I was driving the car and came to an intersection. I stopped for the light. There were no noises, no flashing lights, no indication that anything was wrong. When the light turned green I couldn't move. Figured it had stalled. I tried to re-start it and it wouldn't even turn over. After about 15 minutes of trying to re-start along with the police arriving we called a tow truck. We had the car towed to the local repair shop only to find out that the engine is completely seized. There is nothing that we can do except buy a factory re-built engine for $3,770. I am so upset!!! If anyone knows of a class action lawsuit against Chrysler please let me know. If there isn't one already then there definitely needs to be.
2008Sep 18
Sebring GCI Convertible 2.7L Litre V6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I guess I am having the same problem as others but my engine hasn't quit yet. My problem is with the oil pressure light flashing at idle speeds. The oil like so many others has been changed every 3000 miles or less. I am a mechanic and have been for several years so my first deduction was to change the sending unit not to hard to do but a little pain. This did not fix the problem. But I did notice the oil that came out of the sending unit port was much dirtier than the oil in the pan so I decided to flush the engine. My light went out for now but after reading the other complaints I am sure my problems are not over. But I will however flush the engine more regular to try to slow down my woes. While doing some research I found there is a tech. bulletin put out by Chrysler it is TSB #08-36-99 which calls for a wire terminal vent wire be added to the switch connector. But I recommend only doing this after your oil pressure has been checked and is good. I have been a loyal Dodge fan since I have been able to drive and I own 3 of them my 83 dodge Diplomat has 175000 miles and still going strong but this Sebring and my 2006 Dodge truck have not been so good to me so I guess it is time to change.I think it will be to a Honda.
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2008Oct 03
Sebring LX 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 84,668 miles
2004 Chrysler Sebring has Sludge problem. The thermostat housing cracked and caused the car to overheat. I only used synthetic oil but when car over heated I believe it burned oil badly enough to cause sludge. N car won't rev above 4000 RPM.
2008Aug 02
Sebring 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
2004 Sebring 2.7 v6, engine failed, dealership wanted about nine thousand dollars for new engine and to install it or he would be more than glad to sell us a new one. Now what kind of dumbass would buy this same auto again, i was born at night but not last night. anyway a guy that has same problem says he is a lawyer and would like to hear from more people who have this problem, i think he had a 2003 Sebring. his address is JOHN@DURSTLAW.COM, MAYBE HE CAN HELP US.
2008Aug 02
Sebring 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
2004 Sebring, 100,000 miles, engine failure and it wasn't due to my negligence,i have a 2001 Malibu with 200,000 miles and a 1993 Chevy p/u with 150,000 miles and i changed oil in all 3 from the start. Chevy's are still running good and Sebring is sitting with blown engine. CHRYSLER CORP. SUCK BIG TIME
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2008Aug 02
Sebring 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
CHRYSLER SUCKS BIG TIME I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER. DON'T BUY A SEBRING . CHRYSLER IF YOUR SELLING A PRODUCT AND IT IS DEFECTIVE ON YOUR SIDE, YOU NEED TO FIX IT AND QUIT RIPPING PEOPLE OFF. AGAIN I SAY CHRYSLER SUCKS.
2008Apr 16
Sebring LX 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 62,700 miles
I HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS THE OTHERS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW AND WE SHOULD BE REMBERSED. BEEN A DODGE FAN FOR 30 YRS IT IS TIME TO CHANGE. GOT NO RESPONSE FROM DEALER NOR CHRYSLER NEED CLASS ACTION TO FIX TA KNOWN PROBLEM.
2008May 11
Sebring Touring 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 39,000 miles
As driving the car home, coming from having the oil change, coming up towards an intersection the lights on the dash starts to flicker then the car shut down. 30 minutes later the car was towed. Tried to restart the car and the car wouldn't crank. thought it was the battery, had bought a new battery, tried to start up the car again, still no sound. So it is figured that the engine has frozed up.
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2009Mar 01
Sebring Touring
I was coming home from my sons house and the oil light came on and then within minutes the car stopped. I did not have any warning and did not understand what was happening; I knew I had oil, and the battery wasn't the problem because radio and lights were still on. My husband tried to jump start but that did not work. I had it towed to the Chrysler Dealership and they said the engine was seized. I asked how that is possible when I had oil and no signs that I had problems with the engine (i.e. No engine noises etc.) and he said that there was oil and that it looked pretty clean. He also said he had no idea what caused it, and that it would cost additional money to pull the engine apart to determine the cause. Money I do not have. His solution was to buy either a used engine at the cost of $5,500 with a 6 month parts only warranty or $7,200 for a factory reconditioned one. I still owe $6,500 on this car. It seems others have had the same problem according to these posts, so what can I do? If there is anyone out there that can help me with this please let me know.
pine
Monroe, WA, USA
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