Chrysler Sebring Convertible Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Sebring Convertible across 10 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (62). The words owners use most often: “oil sludge” (11% of reports).
- 151engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil sludge: mentioned in 16 of 151 complaints (11%)
- Engine seized: mentioned in 13 of 151 complaints (9%)
- Loud noise: mentioned in 8 of 151 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Chrysler Sebring Convertible at $7,600, and half of them between $5,550 and $11,850.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 135 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 151 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sebring Convertible | 4 | 10% | 55,173 |
| 2004 Sebring Convertible | 15 | 24% | 72,000 |
| 2003 Sebring Convertible | 5 | 21% | 69,302 |
| 2002 Sebring Convertible | 41 | 34% | 74,484 |
| 2001 Sebring Convertible | 62 | 52% | 72,315 |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible | 7 | 9% | 86,300 |
| 1999 Sebring Convertible | 9 | 10% | 100,670 |
| 1998 Sebring Convertible | 1 | 2% | — |
| 1997 Sebring Convertible | 4 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 1996 Sebring Convertible | 3 | 4% | 80,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was starting the car - it started ran for 30 to 45 seconds then stalled. I turned the motor over again and the car burs into flames. The car burned to the ground before the fire department got there. *tr
The horn doesn't work , check engine light always on, airbags light on clock spring needs to be replace, and it seems that a lot of people are having the same problem ... My car wont be able to pass the emission test... Ac compressor doesn't work . *tr
I was driving on freeway and engine gave out and i got stuck on shoulder, had to call a tow truck and my mechanic said my engine seized. I have my care serviced regularly and did not know of this engine/oil sludge problem. I cannot afford a new engine or to buy a new car. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 30 mph the engine failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted…
I buy this car on april 2011, he was working good but i take the car to program the pager to open doors and trunk to bakersfield chrysler dealer, they did not program the pager but they change the shift part who was on recall, from that moment to this date the car works for two or three days and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Sebring Convertibles have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 151 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler Sebring Convertible engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,600 (half paid between $5,550 and $11,850), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
The most frequent phrase is “oil sludge”, in 16 of 151 complaints, followed by “engine seized” (13).