Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Chrysler Sebring across 13 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (7% of reports).
- 143engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 40%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.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 10 of 143 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 116 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 143 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chrysler Sebring engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 13 | 15% | 77,282 |
| 2009 Sebring | 4 | 9% | 79,019 |
| 2008 Sebring | 42 | 18% | 78,906 |
| 2007 Sebring | 42 | 12% | 85,000 |
| 2006 Sebring | 5 | 4% | 127,000 |
| 2005 Sebring | 6 | 8% | 108,819 |
| 2004 Sebring | 11 | 5% | 89,500 |
| 2003 Sebring | 3 | 7% | 155,000 |
| 2002 Sebring | 11 | 5% | 100,752 |
| 2001 Sebring | 2 | 1% | 109,000 |
| 1999 Sebring | 1 | 1% | 200,000 |
| 1998 Sebring | 2 | 1% | 130,501 |
| 1996 Sebring | 1 | 0% | 168,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Model years: 2007, 2008
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Risk: This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Model years: 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Risk: Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The car loss compression in the middle of driving. Try to crank it but it drains the battery. Also, I bought the car a year the buy here pay here company ripped out the lemon law page for Tennessee but kept the other pages in.
Driving on [XXX] in Indiana my rpmâs began to accelerate and I hit my breaks and once I got to 30 mph my breaks went out. I looked online and one after another of complaints for exactly this has been posted in rooms. It was towed to our mechanic and hopefully he can figure out why INFORMATION…
Engine frequently stalls while driving. I've had my car shut off while I'm driving many times, the steering wheel and brakes lock up and it makes it hard to get off the street to safety. This happens a LOT. It is very dangerous and scary. I get anxiety everytime I drive because I'm scared of it…
I was on my way to work. All the warning light appeared on my dash. Then all the warning light, radio, speedometer gage and all head light and tail lights went out. I was driving in the dark. My engine bogged down no power. I was barley moving. I replaced the battery no difference. I replaced the…
Random stalling upon deceleration with no warning lights after stalling (as if the engine thinks it is still running). Occurs at low speed. Sometimes the engine will surge when the rpm drops off instead of stalling. I have almost run into other cars when the surging happens. The stalling occurs…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Sebrings have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about engine for the Chrysler Sebring. 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 engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 10 of 143 complaints.
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