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

Issue ID	697104
Internal NHTSA #	10245573
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER LLC
Brand	CHRYSLER
Model	SEBRING
Model Year	2002
File date	25/06/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. When starting the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. When accelerating, the sound would increase. He drove the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the knocking sound was due to sludge build up. The engine needed to be replaced. He called the manufacturer and they stated that because the vehicle was 16,000 miles over the warranty, they were not liable for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	86000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	CLIFTON PARK, NY
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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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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