Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0900301 | 05/04/2001 | 621942 | This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all daimlerchrysler engines. *tt | 10/05/2001 | |
| 0900301 | 05/04/2001 | 620063 | This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all diamler chrysler engines. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/15/2009 | 58696 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 chrysler sebring coupe. i bought the vehicle on 11/15/2008. the check engine soon light came on 3 months later, on 2/15/09 and i got the vehicle serviced at the sheridan ford dealership. they claimed there was an oil leak that was leaking into my engine, and were going to fix that. then, 4 days later (i drove the vehicle twice), the car broke down in the middle of a highway and had to be towed. i was told the transmission died due to a ring that broke and clogged a pipe which caused the transmission to fail. also, when my car was being fixed, another oil leak was found and an antifreeze leak had also ocurred. i have only had the vehicle for 3 months and for 1,455 miles. i have had to but over $3100 worth of work into it already, getting a new transmission and fixing the oil and antifreeze leaks. *tr | |||
| 06/19/2004 | 73800 | 1 | |
| The consumer was driving the vehicle when the engine stalled on a major highway. the vehicle had to be towed and is now at the dealers. the mechanic stated that there was a slug build up on the rod and in the oil pan. the vehicle had an overheating problem prior to this occurrence, when the car was in idle the vehicle would not warm, once the vehicle was moving it warmed up. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle's warranty had expired as well as the extended warranty. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 77000 | 1 | |
| Chrysler 2.7 liter engine complaint. 2001 sebring lxi. 77,000 miles. didn't pass inspection. emissions and visible smoke coming from the tailpipe. just had the car checked and was advised that the engine needs a lot of work. advised that the 2.7 engine has had many problems. many people have filed complaints. i am adding my name to the list of people that are complaining. bottom line is i was told that i could fix all that is wrong and engine will still fail. i was told that the engine needs to be replaced. i should not have a smoking engine at 77,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 43000 | 1 | 04/24/2002 |
| Engine failure due to oil starvation. oil was changed regularly in the car, but dealer fould excessive oil sludging in engine. the 2.7l v6 engine had 43,000 miles on it. search for information on 2.7l v6 engine indicated that this is a common occurance due to what several engine experts have stated is due to internal oil passages that are too narrow for engine oil to properly circulate causing the oil to cook inside the engine. received reports of this occurring as early as 35,000 miles with the average failure at 50,000 miles. chrysler failed to respond to problem and denied 8/80 warranty coverage for the engine repairs. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 77677 | 1 | 03/24/2001 |
| I own a 2001 chrysler sebring coupe purchased new. i was out of my warranty for some of my repairs however. i have not been able to drive my car since june 20,2004 since that time i have spent an enormous amout of money renting cars. the timing chain broke which in turns damage the engine which i had to pay for. but when all of this happened i did call chrysler to find out if there where any recall on the 2.7 liter engine they of course repled no.i had also called a chrysler dealer to find out why they didn't seem to know i was told that they did not have they knowleged about those engines that they didn't know. since that time i had to search for that same engine which is not an easy egine to find.i have spent over 3,300 to have this enegine replaced. however in dealing with this and still owe the finance company for this car, i have late payment on my credit report. i have been so stressed out over this it has effected my work, personel life, dealing with this headache.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 77000 | 1 | |
| Chrysler 2.7 liter engine complaint. 2001 sebring lxi. 77,000 miles. didn't pass inspection. emissions and visible smoke coming from the tailpipe. just had the car checked and was advised that the engine needs a lot of work. advised that the 2.7 engine has had many problems. many people have filed complaints. i am adding my name to the list of people that are complaining. bottom line is i was told that i could fix all that is wrong and engine will still fail. i was told that the engine needs to be replaced. i should not have a smoking engine at 77,000 miles. *tr | |||