2002 Chrysler Sebring Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 23%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 23% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2002 chryslersebring was sitting in the shop right now gettung a new timing chain at 64,000 miles. My outside extended warranty will not cover a new enginge because they know that Chrysler has this as a defect. It's not right, and Chrysler should be held accountable. We all have had the same exact issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10185707, filed 2007-03, 64,000 miles“First I had continuous oil leak so the pan or some part was ordered and installed. The oil is still leaking out of that pan or part? That was a couple hundred bucks including checking the constant flickering oil light which now just flickers and I pay it no attention. The second issue was a computer chip or something, the car would just not start so I took it in that was 800 something by the time the car was going again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245513, filed 2008-10, 80,000 miles“The 2.7 liter engine in my Sebring acquired a load knocking noise. I took the vehicle to a repair shop and found out that this engine has a chronic sludge problem that caused this failure. The repair shop replaced the engine at a cost of $4,895.09.”
NHTSA complaint #10221302, filed 2008-03, 82,403 miles“2002 Chrysler Sebring engine failed. Diagnosed as excessive oil sludge. Extended warranty and dealer denied claim due to inadequate oil changes. I bought car used in july, 2003. What happened: the car stopped after a loud tapping noise in the engine. I was driving in rush hour traffic when the car stopped in the middle of the street. I sent complaint letter sent to Chrysler's ceo on 9/22/04.”
NHTSA complaint #10093041, filed 2004-09, 42,900 miles“I was driving me car and the engine locked up. I had no warning from the oil and engine lights. I had it towed to the dealer, and they said a bearing in the piston had spun from engine sludge. I saw on line that they are having problems with this and won't do anything about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10112065, filed 2005-02, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 37 | 11% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 52 | 24% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 48 | 23% |
| 2001 | 89 | 37% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
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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