Chrysler Sebring Sedan 1996-2006

Model Sebring Sedan made by Chrysler got 9 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Car model


Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
10E059000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)22689MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/27/201012/27/2010
Defect SummaryFederal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers k7425, 10945, fa4510x, k7427, 10946, and fa4611x, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. the ball joint on the control arm assembly can fail causing the ball stud to wear through the control arm housing resulting in noise and/or separation of the ball stud from the housing.
Consequence SummaryIf there is a separation of the ball stud from the housing, the driver can loose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2011. owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.
NotesThis recall only pertains to replacement control arm assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/24/2008827581
 I had over $968.00 of repair work done at machaik chrysler (georgetown,texas ). the manager stated they found oil leaking onto the spark plug, had to perform a combustion chamber cleaning,chemically cleans intake chamber .mopar fuel injection and fuel rail. remove the throttle body and chemically clean carbon from throttle body. after i had this work done i drove 5-7miles down the road, and my 2002 chrysler sebring timing belt broke at 82,758 while i was driving on the highway. i had no power, lights,absolutely nothing worked, and almost got killed in traffic. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
01/01/2010960001
 My car displays the low oil pressure light when idle. there is now the presence of coolant in my oil and white smoke coming from under my hood and from the exhaust. with all the complaints posted and documented about the chrysler/dodge 2.7l engine, i am unable to afford incurring a mechanic bill just to find out i need a new engine. the white smoke and coolant/oil mix happened on new years day and i have ceased driving the car for fear of seizing the engine. *tr
POWER TRAIN
12/24/2008827581
 I had over $968.00 of repair work done at machaik chrysler (georgetown,texas ). the manager stated they found oil leaking onto the spark plug, had to perform a combustion chamber cleaning,chemically cleans intake chamber .mopar fuel injection and fuel rail. remove the throttle body and chemically clean carbon from throttle body. after i had this work done i drove 5-7miles down the road, and my 2002 chrysler sebring timing belt broke at 82,758 while i was driving on the highway. i had no power, lights,absolutely nothing worked, and almost got killed in traffic. *tr
SUSPENSION - REAR
08/09/201190000
 This is what is happening to the 2002 sebring there should be a recall on these parts! rear upper shock mounts broke. made of allum. why? corrosion will happen if you install allum next to sheet metal, also they were not painted. the new ones are at least painted. it does not seem to me to be very smart to have allum. mounts and unprotected. the contact stated at various speeds, a noise was heard coming from the rear section of the vehicle. an independent repair shop determined the driver side rear strut mount was corroded and fell apart. the part was replaced. the vehicle was located in a salt belt state. the rear mount that holds the rear mcpherson strut in place, disintegrated. the consumer stated it was made of aluminum. it fell apart and the part made a rattle sound, which was the strut moving around. the consumer was going 20 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, they replaced it.i am especially concerned about the dealer statement that replacement mounts are not available and are back ordered by the thousands!!!!
09/18/20102
 2002 chrysler sebring sedan. consumer writes in regards to the catastrophic disintegration of the left rear suspension *tgw the consumer stated extensive corrosion led to the suspension failure. the consumer stated it was not the first time, he experienced the failure. the dealer replaced the left rear upper strut mounts and the right upper strut mount. *jb