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2002 Chrysler SEBRING Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	625575
Internal NHTSA #	10187240
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	CHRYSLER
Model	SEBRING
Model Year	2002
File date	15/10/05
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased the 2002 chrysler sebring lx sedan in october 2003 used with 43,000 miles. I had received free oil changes from the dealership where i purchased the car for two years. I did not receive all of the oil changes for the two years, but oil was changed on a regular basis. In october 2005 i was on my way home for the weekend when i noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. I pulled off the interstate ,and as soon as i stopped, the engine died. I waited about ten minutes and restarted the engine. I drove to a gas station and checked the oil, no oil. I placed two quarts of oil in the engine and drove home. Over the last 1 1/2 years i had four mechanics, including chrysler mechanics, tell me that it needed a new engine due to oil sludge in the engine. I have been paying on this vehicle for over three years, and only been able to drive it for about two years, i still owe $5500. 00 on the vehicle, and am not able to drive. If this was to happen to a person in the right situations it could be devastating, and lives could be lost. Chrysler stated it was a problem with people not taking care of their vehicles, but they were aware that there was a problem with the oil return heating up the oil too fast and causing the oil to sludge. Toyota, audi, volkswagen have all had similar problems, but they h owned up to them. These complaints were becoming more numerous, and were starting to come in more dangerous situations, how long will this go on before somebody was actually injured? I am personally out of a lot of money, and will be out of this money for at least 2 more years, unless i run into a winning lottery ticket to purchase a new engine. Every body was making money off of these engines, except the consumer. I know it sounds bad, but i hope somebody somewhere will give their life to give you the hint that something needs to be done for these 2. 7 liter v6 engines in the sebrings. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	73000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LA VISTA, NE
VIN pattern	1C3EL46R12NXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	70
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Dealer's name	AUTOMART 150
Dealer's telephone number	402-738-1613
Dealer's city	OMAHA
Dealer's state code	NE
Dealer's ZIP code	68117

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2002 Chrysler SEBRING Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Chrysler SEBRING Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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