2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
4 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA THAT SOUNDED LIKE A LOUD MUFFLER. WE TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC NEAR OUR HOME WHO DIAGNOSED IT WITH A FAILED TENSIONER SPRING ON THE TIMING BELT WHICH CAUSED ENGINE SLUDGE. *TR
MAJOR HEADACHE HAS BEEN THE RECENT ENGINE DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF WHAT MAY BE OIL SLUDGE GATHERED IN THE MOTOR. ENGINE SEIZED BRIEFLY UPON SWITCHING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THEN BEGAN "CLICKING" UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION TO/FROM HIGH RPMS (UPSHIFTING AND DOWNSHIFTING). CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THE PROBLEM IS BROKEN CONNECTOR ROD AND BEARING IN #2 CYLINDER, WHICH NECESSITATES A NEW ENGINE. ESTIMATED PRICE TAG: $10,000 (MORE THAN VEHICLE'S WORTH). OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE HAVE INCLUDED FAULTY PASSENGER AIRBAG PART THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; PERSISTENT DIMMING/FLICKERING OF INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS; MULTIPLE BATTERY AND HEADLIGHT BURNOUTS; EMISSION LEAKS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS REQUIRING TWO SEPARATE REPAIRS; AND CD PLAYER SKIPPING, REQUIRING (ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER) A COMPLETELY NEW STEREO SYSTEM. SPEAKERS ARE SOMEWHAT SHOT AND THE DRIVER-SIDE SUNVISOR CLIP BROKE UNDER SLIGHT PRESSURE. *TR
ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK , SHUT OFF TOWED HOME PARKED EVER SINCE . 4000.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE UNABLE TO AFFORD. *TR
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ON 1/15/2002 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 55 MILES PER HOUR. SUDDENLY, THE CAR BEGAN DECELERATING RAPIDLY. CONSUMER PUSHED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. INSTEAD, IT CONTINUED ITS RAPID DECELERATION. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE ENGINE HAD SIMPLY DIED. THERE WAS A VEHICLE BEHIND CONSUMER WHICH CAME VERY CLOSE TO MY REAR END. THIS EXPERIENCE NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PROCEED AT A NORMAL SPEED. CONSUMER CONTACTED A LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY, DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM, AND BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR TESTING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM. JLG *AK
Other 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 complaints
Air Bags
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint