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

Issue ID	585332
Internal NHTSA #	10155133
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	CHRYSLER
Model	SEBRING
Model Year	2002
File date	11/04/06
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2. 7 liter v6 engine- sebring convertible. Regular oils changes at 3000 miles. Engine failed at 76000 miles on the car due to water mixing with the oil..(a direct result of a head gasket failure- i assume) the mechanic noted that there was severe oil sludge build up in the engine and that it needed to be replaced at a cost > $5000. He also indicated chrysler is aware of this issue and there is a class action lawsuit pending. Chrysler has since modified this engine for its newer vehicles. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	76000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHELY TWP, MI
VIN pattern	1C3EL65R02NXXXXXX
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	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	35
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Dealer's name	MONICATTI CHRYSLER
Dealer's telephone number	800-945-4279
Dealer's city	STERLING HEIGHTS
Dealer's state code	MI
Dealer's ZIP code	48313

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

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

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