2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 34%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,484miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 34% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,484 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on freeway and engine gave out and I got stuck on shoulder, had to call a tow truck and my mechanic said my engine seized. I have my care serviced regularly and did not know of this engine/oil sludge problem. I cannot afford a new engine or to buy a new car.”
NHTSA complaint #10455025, filed 2012-04, 118,000 miles“Driving on the morning of august 6, 2007 and my car's oil came on, which it has in the past and nothing could be found wrong. A few miles down the road my car's engine began to knock and smoke. When I opened the engine the car was completely out of oil. And there was no leak. When I got the car to a local dealership I was told that my engine was gone.”
NHTSA complaint #10198778, filed 2007-08, 78,000 miles“This complaint follows others that own the sebring conv. And the sludge buildup,.I also do reg. Maint. On the vehicle and now have an engine that has seized & failed in the middle of the highway almost causing a pileup. I have researched this vehicle and have found numerous complaints on this problem, not only on this site but several others, I also understand that a class action suit is being brought against Chrysler on the 2.7ltr engine for this fact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10437993, filed 2011-12, 104,244 miles“Driving on I-295 in the evening when engine suddenly, dramatically and without warning lost power and started stalling. My wife was very nearly struck by traffic from behind due to the sudden loss of power while on a major highway. We were informed by a local mechanic that the engine is blown and needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10172330, filed 2006-11, 43,195 miles“I followed the maintenence schedule on my 2002 Chrysler sebring with regular scheduled oil changes, yet I am now faced with replacing the engine because of oil sludge build up in my 2.7 engine. I understand that this is a well known and common problem. The quote from the Chrysler service dept is 10k for replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10105804, filed 2005-01, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 24% |
| 2003 | 5 | 21% |
| 2002 | 41 | 34% |
| 2001 | 62 | 52% |
| 2000 | 7 | 9% |
| 1999 | 9 | 10% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
23 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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