Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| 250297 | 07/25/1997 | 52982 | Various noises coming from the engine compartment. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 98752 | 03/01/1998 | 600962 | Various information regarding engine coolant and core plugs. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 250297 | 07/25/1995 | 6089137 | Customer may complain of popping/knocking noise in engine compartment. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| 182497 | 08/08/1997 | 6088926 | Information on no start diagnostic cam/crank sensor $01 and $28. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 090798 | 12/11/1998 | 603107 | Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
| 090899 | 09/17/1999 | 090598 | 607916 | Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt | 10/18/1999 |
| 090799 | 09/17/1999 | 607914 | Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| 090598 | 11/06/1998 | 602898 | A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production vehicles. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| 9830 | 06/01/1998 | 601763 | Subject on labor operation time change for domestic 2.ol dohc and 2.4l head gasket replacement. *yc | 08/24/1998 | |
| 181898 | 04/10/1998 | 600764 | Excessive cold crank time, start die out or weak run-up, sags/stumble/hesitation after a cold start, idle rpm cycling. *yc | 06/05/1998 | |
| CSN713 | 01/01/1997 | 51266 | Engines built from march 8, 1996 through march 13, 1996- the camshaft timing belt tensioner and bracket assembly and/or the idler pulley on the vehicles may cause the timing belt to fail. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 1802001 | 08/17/2001 | 623153 | Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall.*cls | 10/26/2001 | |
| 181797 | 05/02/1997 | 6088890 | Information on leak detection pump (ldp) dealer test mode. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 090297 | 04/25/1997 | 51960 | 2.4l crankshaft/camshaft timing. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 180198 | 01/16/1998 | 600491 | Upstream 02 sensor shorted to voltage along with possible symptoms of sagging/hesitation or rough idle. *ak | 05/18/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/21/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 60 mph the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning and stalled out. the vehicle was pushed out of traffic. the vehicle was then towed to dealership. the dealer has not found the cause of the problem. please provide information. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 09/17/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Engine cooling system failed , leading to complete engine failure (engine siezure). this vehicle has had all required schedualed maint and dealer states that every thing always checked out. on 04/01/98 the core plugs were checked per rec. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 06/19/1999 | |||
| Oil is leaking into the cooling system. the dealer is flushing the cooling system.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/23/2002 | 1 | ||
| Radiator failed and was replaced. *yh | |||
| 06/03/1997 | 1 | 06/03/1997 | |
| Radiator problems since ownership. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 106700 | 1 | |
| While driving at approximately 45 mph, noticed smoke coming from the rear of vehicle. pulled vehicle over to side of road and checked under the hood. head gaskets were leaking oil from the engine. drove vehicle to dealership, and mechanic confirmed what problem was. had not had head gaskets repaired. *ak | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning engine check light appeared on the dashboard, and vehicle overheated. *ak | |||
| 10/11/2002 | |||
| While traveling on the highway the vehicle shut down without prior warning. the dealership is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| 01/28/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Head gasket failure. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that there is an oil leak on the vehicle when the consumer is driving and when the consumer is at a complete stop. contacted dealer and the dealer told the consumer that it is a possible head gasket leak. nlm | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Timing belt tensioner failed @ 54,000 miles. failure caused timing belt to jump which bent valves. internet investigation shows sebring has history of this failure. manufacturer should cover repairs but won't. don't buy cars or extended warranties from chrysler. | |||
| 01/04/1999 | |||
| Vehicle has excessive oil loss. oil is spraying onto catalytic converter. could not determine where oil was going. dealer contacted and stated oil was coming from the head gaskets. manufacturer reference no. 5380798. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/31/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle would not start due to head gasket, timing belt and coolant filler failure which were replaced. *yh | |||
| 07/25/2001 | |||
| Engine would stall when making a turn and going onto an incline. vehicle been to a dealer on two occasions, and the problem is stilloccurring. feel free to provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving 70 mph, lost power to accelerator and engine died. had no prior warning. also, owner's manual states if engine fails there is supposed to be a chime, however there was no chime. consumer contacted dealer. *ak *tt | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 1 | ||
| Recall 97v201000; lower ball joint with control on both sides, dealer stated that this vehicle's vin number was not included in recall. rotors, brake pads and calipers needed replaced. vehicle experienced an oil leak. locks do not work. *slc | |||
| 11/26/1999 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Dealer work on all problems/i believe pohanka sold me a lemon car and dealer wants brake engine down and don't want to fix they original start working on my car. *ak | |||
| Engine will turn off by itself, completely stalls, causing loss of electrical system and engine . dealer cannot determine cause of defect. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 4 | 07/08/1997 | |
| Engine light consistently and arbitrarily came on. this time check engine light is on and vehicle cannot be driven. vehicle is 1 year old and cannot be driven. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| Crank sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown. dealer replaced the oxgen sensor which did not correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/14/2004 | 0 | 1 | 06/16/2001 |
| Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown.dealer replaced the oxygen sensor which did not correct the problem. i had the oxygen sensor replaced again along with a exhaust manifold- still did not correct the problem. check engine light on again! driving at about 65mph on busy highways the car just shuts down. any information would be helpful. *ak | |||