7.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$675.00
Average Mileage:
42,135 miles
Total Complaints:
22 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (13 reports)
- no solution thus far.... have tried to reprogram pcm (4 reports)
- changed spark plugs and rotor cap and wires (2 reports)
- transmission upgrade was needed (2 reports)
- issue with the third chamber (1 reports)
engine problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chrysler dealer.
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2009Mar 01
Sebring Limited Sedan 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 65,500 miles
Ever since I bought my Sebring used with 24k miles on it, it has been randomly stalling when I come to a complete stop. Usually it's without warning and it's impossible to get it to do it for the service department. It'll always start back up, but it just does it as the most inconvenient places...traffic, at a stop light, or at the drive through. Take it from me, if your Sebring starts doing this....get rid of it as soon as you can; It's all down hill from here. Now the oil light is starting to come on whenever I stop.
2008Dec 01
Sebring 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
I had gotten all 4 of my spark plugs replaced because they somehow became loose and I would stall. Now, I continue to stall while slowing down or as I start to accelerate. I do not like Chryslers! =( (terrible blind spots as well!!)
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2008Sep 01
Sebring LX 2.4L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 92,000 miles
I had to buy a used transmission to fix this problem because a new one is sickly over priced for this car. Chrysler seems to forget this isn't a BMW or Mercedes. Unfortunately, a KIA is better in my opinion.
2007Feb 01
Sebring Limited
- Automatic transmission
- 28,000 miles
I bought the car in August of 06'. The car was ok until around February of 07'. I remember the first time the car just died on me. It only does it when i come to a stop...or it revs up like i've hit the gas. But this only occurs when I am at a stop. No one seems to know what it is. I don't understand how a company can make so many damn cars with problems, and not know what the problem is. I don't get it. The car has never left me stranded, but that's besides the point. This was my first newer car, and I really wanted the Sebring. It's a shame it is such a piece of sh*t. I will never buy another Chrysler nor recommend it to my worst enemy. I had a 92' Honda Accord with over 200,000 miles on it that ran better than this piece of sh*t. If anyone finds a solution to this...please inform me. Otherwise...it's trade in time for this girl.
2007Apr 07
Sebring LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 29,000 miles
The car would buck like it wasn't getting any gas and the engine light would come on. It would do it at various times. Some times it would stop running when stopped or at a stop light. I took it to the dealership and they keep my car for a week and they couldn't find any problems. So I just kept driving the car, so off and on it would do the same thing. The bad park is it would just stop running while driving, which I felt very dangerous, especially while driving on the freeway. Most recently it wouldn't start. I had to have it towed to the dealership and they replaced the pcm. The same day I picked it up from the dealer, drove it out and half way around the block it stalled at the traffic light. It did start I drove it right back to the dealership. They are working on it. I received a call this evening and they informed me that a wire wasn't installed properly after replacing the pcm. I pick the car up tomorrow and will see if all is well or not. After reading all these complaints, I have my doubts.
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2008Mar 12
Sebring Touring 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 26,408 miles
Bought this car with low mileage thinking I got a good deal. What a mistake. The stalling at a stop - or slowing down - started about 3 weeks after I brought it home. We took it back to the dealer and they advised us that there is a transmission upgrade for the 2004 car. They assured me that this is the problem and so far it hasn't happened since. I'll keep my fingers crossed, but I definitely won't hold my breath. I think my next car will be Japanese.
2007Apr 25
(reported on)Sebring
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
The oil pressure light will come on during idling. The car will stall after coming to a stop after driving faster or on the highway. Also the jerky-ness when pressing the gas to go. Seems like we all have the same problems!
2005Mar 01
Sebring GTC 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Just started doing research to educate myself on extent of problem with my car and I cant believe the consistency and accuracy that my problem fits with others..always thought it was just my car! Has stalled at very low speed or at stop rather frequently past 2yrs, occasional revs up while idling and now oil light lights up at idle almost all the time. service tech advised to flush engine and if that doesn't work, sell now while it still runs!! unbelievable..at least I have gotten 102k out of this car..luckier then some others
2007May 09
(reported on)Sebring LX
- Automatic transmission
- 44,000 miles
I have had similar problems to thee ones stated above. Rough idle, jerking at stop lights, stalling in drive and reverse. I took it to two dealerships, and they were not able to fix it. I had a tune up (replaced spark plugs) and that didn't work. Took it into the dealership again and was told it maybe fuel injectors and throttle which needed to be cleaned. They wanted to charge me $400 for this service. I took it to a local mechanic and for $120 they cleaned the fuel injectors and removed/cleaned throttle. Was great for 2 whole days, now having the same problem. I have no idea what to do... it's a 2004 sebring with 44000 miles. This car has been in and out of the dealership over 12 times in the past year for various problems. They replaced the rack and pinion, alternator, battery, brakes. Any suggestions or advice???
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2007Nov 07
Sebring LX 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 46,000 miles
I seem to be noticing the same problem everyone has mentioned about the engine stalling. After driving my car for more than 20 miles, occasionally when coming to a stop, the engine will stall then die, or it will just about die, but then race back up causing the car to lurch forward.
Are there any solutions to this other than bringing your car to the dealer only for them to tell you they can not find any problems or charge you for unnecessary engine updates?
2007Oct 21
(reported on)Sebring Limited 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
My car is experiencing the same problems as everyone else. The car seems like it should be idling at 600 RPM or higher when stopped or inching along at slow speeds. The problem most often occurs when coming to a complete stop or after repeated stop and go traffic. The RPM dips below 600 and immediately stalls. The oil indicator light comes on. The car immediately starts and you can get going again. I've noticed the problem happens more frequently the longer the car is driving. I just got done with a 200 mile trip and it happened 3 times. When driven shorter distances for shorter times, it seems to be less frequent. I also notice at times when the RPM starts to dip below 600, I'll experience a surge in the RPM, going up to about 1200 then quickly back to 600. I took it to the dealer before my warranty expired thinking it was a transmission problem but they said they found no problem with it. With so many complaints, I find it hard to believe Chrysler doesn't know what causes this problem. I want to get it fixed but don't have confidence that the dealer or repair shop will be able to find it and will instead tell me something else is needed when it isn't. I have no faith in repair shops telling me the truth. Very frustrating.
2007Jul 01
(reported on)Sebring LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 46,660 miles
I AM A YOUNG MARRIED FEMALE WHO BOUGHT THIS CAR IN AUGUST TO GET A CAR WITH MORE ROOM. AT THE TIME WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD CAR THAT WOULD LAST ME UNTIL I WAS READY TO UPGRADE. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE A TIME AS IT IS TO MAKE ENDS MEET AT HOME, UNTIL THIS ISSUE CAME TO PLAY. NOT ONLY DOES IT STALL ALL THE TIME, IT ALSO WHEN YOU GO TO PARK THE CAR IT DOES NOT CATCH TO RELEASE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION UNLESS YOU SHAKE THE GEAR SHIFT TO GET THE KEY OUT.
2007Apr 20
(reported on)Sebring 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 31,000 miles
This is part 2 of the problems with my car. See the seatbelt/air bag section for more details. This car does have a tendency to suddenly stall for no apparent reason. As I have had so many other problems and they can never recreate the problem at the dealership, I have just about given up. The previous stalls have occurred after city driving as I was slowing to park. The car has always started right back up and no warning lights ever come on. I get an oil change about every 3000 miles at a service station, however after reading about the sludge problem with the other Sebrings I am concerned this might actually be what is occurring with my car, and if they blame me for it they will have a raging banshee on their hands. Anyway, once again my car stalled today. I had just gotten off the interstate and was at a stoplight. As I turned to go through the stop the car suddenly died. Rather embarrassing (not to mention dangerous) during rush hour on a busy intersection. The car did start up immediately and drove fine after that. Needless to say I will be (once again) going to the dealership in the morning as they were (of course) closed once I got home. The irony was that when I got home, there was a customer satisfaction survey waiting for me from the last time I had the car in (a month ago)... I felt somewhat vindicated after filling it out!
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2007Mar 17
(reported on)Sebring Touring 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
Car rides rough. Stalls when coming to a stop. Especially after traveling on the highway after a distance. Seems to be related to the most RECENT problem that has been added now at 34,676 with the engine light coming on & they tell me I've not changed my oil enough & I've got "sludge" in my engine........ the light doesn't want to go off. They've added a quart of cleaner & want me to drive it a thousand miles. It's Saturday & we've done some research. Wait until Monday and we drop our mountain of paperwork on their counter about Chrysler's deceit with these engines!
2007Mar 09
(reported on)Sebring LX 2.4LT 4CYC
- Automatic transmission
- 29,400 miles
I bought a 2004 Sebring in Oct of 2005. About a year after I had problems with it stalling, and a loud noise coming form the exhaust. I took it numerous times to the dealership, and of course upon inspection, nothing wrong with it. After about 3 times and on a Saturday, I attempted to take my car into the dealership to see what was going on. When I arrived, THEY WERE CLOSED. At one point, on going to the dealership at 7:30 in the morning, on a Saturday, I saw two guys walking around. I told them I wanted to get my car serviced. I was told they were closed for 2 months for renovation. I asked what can I do to get my car fixed, and the old bastard replied, SORRY, DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU. So I was pissed, and decided to take my car to another Chrysler dealership. In which the supervisor was very nice and totally fixed my car. Come to find out the resonator on the exhaust was damaged, and 2 spark plugs were blown out. They fixed all of it (it was under warranty still). Thanks to Mario Portillo, My car runs like it was Brand New. But I couldn't believe this car had so many problems with it, and it all started with less than 10,000 miles. So for those of you who have this problem stalling and what not... GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP, YOUR WARRANTY IS GOOD AT ALL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS. Wish I would of known that before going to my crappy dealer. I called and thanked Mario, His Supervisor, And the General Mgr, As well the Owner of the dealership on how well Mario helped me out. Now as for my Original dealership. I called Chrysler Corp and made a complaint on how rude and crappy there service is, and how they are making the chrysler name look very bad. Hope this helps some of you who experience this. Check those spark plugs and rotor cap/wires.
2005Oct 13
(reported on)Sebring LX
- 35,500 miles
Car has been stalling and dying out since it reached just under 3,000 miles... the car now has 35,500 and still periodically stalls-after driving about 30 miles, is fine on highway, pull in driveway and the thing just quietly dies. It does start back right away, but how friggin annoying. I have checked it into service numerous times but to no avail. Sent email to Chrysler Corp about issue as soon as it happened and pretty much got blown off. I am still a loyal Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep customer, but wish a product that I believed in so much would bother to care about the customers.
2006Sep 16
(reported on)Sebring ES
- 39,000 miles
This was my dream car, I purchased it when I turned 60. Now it is more of a punishment. Every so often (never know when) the car will turn off when you stop and will not turn back on. I have had to have it towed to the dealership several times and all they can tell me is they don't know what is wrong.
2006Aug 26
(reported on)Sebring
- 36,500 miles
Alright, let me first say that Chrysler sucks. Big time. I own an 04 Sebring that is having the exact same stalling problems as everyone else (VERY dangerous - especially at high speeds), but mine is also lurching forward at the most random times. I'll be sitting at a stoplight, and (with my foot on the brake... not the gas) the car will all of a sudden roar and lurch forward. If you don't have your foot stomped on the gas pedal at all times, you're in serious danger of ramming the car ahead of you. I think all Chrysler owners ought to send Thank You letters to Chrysler. Anyone agree?
2006Mar 04
(reported on)Sebring Touring
- 42,000 miles
I bought this vehicle in Nov 04 and it stalled on me within the first week I owned it. I have had it to the dealer several times and each time it was hooked up to their computer system, nothing came up so I was told nothing was wrong with my car. It stalls in slow traffic, coming to a stop, turning, etc. You never know when it will happen. I had the service technician at Hendrick Chrysler Jeep in Fayetteville NC ride with me for about fifteen minutes and of course nothing happened. This lemon vehicle of mine also jerks when I drive slow so I always have to be ready to hit the brake in order to keep from rear ending a car. I will never buy another Chrysler again. I was told by a reliable source that this problem wont be repaired until the dealer can duplicate it even though they know what the problem is. I was told the computer in the vehicle needs to be flashed. My concern is that I have a son getting ready to take drivers ed and with this being my only vehicle there is no way I will let him drive it under these conditions. It scares me when it happens, can you imagine a car stalling on an inexperienced driver? Thanks Chrysler, your vehicle and customer service suck!
2005Dec 21
(reported on)Sebring Convertible
- 26,000 miles
Engine stalls when stopping, or worse, when you hit the gas to pull out. Had that problem for about 6 months and it was in and out of the dealership. had new wiring harness and circuit boards. Good for 6 months. It's back in w/ sloppy idle, they are talking about an engine replacement possibly, and after 1.5 weeks and having the STAR program tech on it, still do not have it diagnosed. It's a lemon. If they solve it , I'll post it back here.
2005Sep 16
(reported on)Sebring Touring
- 31,000 miles
This car stalls when coming to a stop. It has only done it 7 times since I've had it which over a year. Just this last week I was idling in a parking lot, and the thing died on me. I have taken it to Chrysler many times, and of course, nothing ever reads on the computer and nothing happens on a test drive. But it really pisses me off. I was talking to a guy that has an 04 PT Cruiser, he says his car does the same thing. My co-worker just (TODAY) bought an 05 300 and the thing stalls on her on the way back to work!! What the hell is wrong with these motors?!
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2007Mar 10
Sebring LX 3.2L
My 2004 Sebring has been stalling out when I come to a stop. Why even have a warranty when the dealership lies and won't fix it?
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Danville, VA, USA
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