| Issue ID | 739305 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10284159 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 30/04/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On april 30, 2009, my well maintained 2002 chrysler sebring experienced total engine failure. The engine in question was the defective 2. 7 litre v6 engine which are prone to oil sludge. A stalled lawsuit claims as well do i, |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKELAND, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL46R22NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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