2002 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,752miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 5% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,752 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so I cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11324022, filed 2020-05, 98,000 miles“My wonderful father brought me this convertible Sebring lxi on 04/17/2014. After my chevy impala/2002 stalled due to transmission/ignition switch the total cost is $3100.00. So my dad pays cash for the convertible Sebring lxi. On 05/03/2014, I was driving on the interstate attempting to attend a barbecue. It was a very nice day out. The car starts to overheat and the car stalls and slows down. I pulled over to the side of the road. The very next day, sun may 4,2014. I had the car taken to a mechanic and the engine had jump time and the engine had sludge build up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596524, filed 2014-06, 155,000 miles“We were the original owners of this Chrysler Sebring limited 2.7l. Took the car in for regular service. Oi changes, air filter, tune-ups, you name it. We made sure to keep this car up and the engine running. At 100752 the engine blew. Since the car was out of town we had it towed to a local Chrysler dealership for repairs. They informed us that the engine had sludge build up and the engine would not move. At the recommendation of the dealership we had the engine replaced with a used 2.7l Chrysler engine. Less than a year later the water pump went so we replace that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551966, filed 2013-11, 100,752 miles“On june 3 2012 I heard a knocking sound coming from my engine on the way to church. When I left I had problems getting the car to start. I finally got it started and returned home. The next morning it would not start at all. I called around to see if I could have someone look at it. When I told them the make, model and engine size of my vehicle they informed me that the type of engine that I have are known for failing. It has a 2.7l engine which is known for sludge build up. I had the oil change regularly. I found that the water pump was leaking fluid with the oil causing it to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464749, filed 2012-07, 143,312 miles“Tl * the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10617609, filed 2014-07, 113,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 42 | 18% |
| 2007 | 42 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
48 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 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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