| Issue ID | 648145 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10205979 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 02/10/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sudden engine failure- 2002 chrysler sebring lxi sedan, 62,400 miles- no warning. Two opinions have both stated total engine replacement is the only option- $3000 for a used (60,000 mi) engine. Have not yet decided if i will fix, and then immed unload, or try and trade- and get nothing! (still owe $3500). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEYMOUTH, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL56R02NXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | QUIRK CHEVROLET |
| Dealer's telephone number | 781-843-4800 |
| Dealer's city | BRAINTREE |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 02185 |