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Certain Chrysler Sebring and Chysler Concords from the 1998 to 2002 model years could contain defective 2.7 liter V6 engines which are prone to catastrophic engine failure due to a build up of oil sludge.

STATUS OF CHRYSLER ENGINE LAWSUITS: Product liability lawyers are reviewing potential Chrysler lawsuits on behalf of owners who have experienced engine failure caused by oil sludge. Chrysler has been wrongfully denying warranty coverage.

All federal Chrysler 2.7 liter engine failure class action lawsuits have been consolidated in an MDL in the District of New Jersey.

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>>REVIEW A CHRYSLER OIL SLUDGE LAWSUIT WITH A LAWYER<<

OVERVIEW: For certain models of Chrysler and Dodge vehicles since 1998, a defective 2.7 liter engine has been used that has been found to suffer catastrophic engine failure much earlier than would be expected.

Owners of Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Concord and 300 models have reported that oil sludge has resulted in engine failure as early as 20,000 miles, but in most cases around 50,000 to 60,000 miles. This could cause the engine to suddenly seize, potentially resulting in an accident.

CHRYSLER ENGINE PROBLEMS: The Chysler engine problems are caused by the smaller size of the engine, which were designed with a 5 quart capacity instead of 6. This took away margin so that if the oil is not changed on schedule oil sludge could develop.

Chrysler has been denying warranty coverage since oil sludge is excluded, and they have attempted to shift the blame for their poor design to the vehicle owners. However, even if an owner establishes that they maintain their vehicle’s engine as recommended in the owners’ manual, the company has still refused to honor the warrantee in some cases.

An engine failure due to oil sludge in Chrysler vehicles often requires a complete engine replaccement, which can cause between $4,000 and $10,000.

CHRYSLER ENGINE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS: A growing number of lawsuit have been filed by Chrysler warranty lawyers alleging that design defects in the 2.7 liter V6 engines make them prone to form oil sludge, causing the engines to fail much earlier than would normally be expected by a vehicle owner taking reasonable steps to care for their car.

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Joseph
In 2005, purchased a 1999 Sebring convertible with the 2.7L in Hawaii with around 40k miles. The dealership guaranteed they completed an all around inspection. Also purchased the extended warranty. This was my work car and I only worked 4 1/2 miles to work at Tripler. So, with less than 10k miles put on the car, it started knocking. Oil pan revealed engine sludge terribly. Took back to the dealer and was told it needed a new engine and would take months to get one from the mainland. Initially they refused to honor the extended warranty. Threatened to take them to court and they agreed to replace engine. 6 months later, they delivered the car back to me. Unloaded car as soon as I got it back as car couldn’t leave the island until paid for. Never again.
Rudy
I have a 2003 Concorde I love this car my antie gave it to me. So first the trans is going out. It well get stuck in 2nd gear have to turn car off now my head gasket goes out and my thermostat and why put the damn thing on the side of the motor just stupid so now I got tare the whole engine down just to get to both of them….. Help me out was there a recall on these cars Kl
Wayne
due engine sludge, my 2007 engine failed, chrysler wanted 6000 to replace, had it rebuilt for 2400 and dumped it. will never buy a chrysler product again, that was my 4the chrysler,
Diana
Help 2008 Chrysler and the engine is gone is there anything I can do please help
Ken
Think i was schnucked into buying a used 02 sebring.
Simone
I have a 2008 v6 2.7l engine baught it used from ford dealership. Had the car for less than 6 months and need a new engine gunna cost me $5000 and i still owe more than $10,000 on the car. Dont want to mess my credit up so still paying for a car i cant even drive.
holly
I have a 2005 Sebring an the engine failed 200 miles from home and needed a $852 tow. My boyfriend who works electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment of all types has opened the engine and it’s full of sludge. I had to purchase another vehicle to work.
Linda
I had under 74,000 miles on my 2001 Sebring when the engine began knocking and rumbling. I was able to make it home but was never able to drive it again. Five months previous to this I brought it to the dealer because it was loosing oil. They charged me a hefty $794.64 for all the work which included replacing the oil pan gasket and other things but they never told me anything about oil sludge problems or engine issues. Two weeks before that I paid another $313.73!! I finally bought a new car and will NEVER buy a Chrysler or Dodge, EVER. I changed my oil faithfully and took care of my car, always keeping it garaged.
agapito
i have a 2007 300 crysler 2.7 crap liter and we changed oil regularly and it just started knocking all the sudden ,then finally i had to park it . my mechanic said it was due to oil sludge ,now they want $ 3000.00 for a new motor not including installation . i will new buy dodge or crysler again
Matt
I have an 05 sebring convertible with125K miles car is great until yesterday. Started knocking. I’m a mechanic so I keep up with my maintenance. This motor is junk I think Chrysler should have to replace it for free. This is there problem and should be sued or replace it with a full warranty on it. I am gonna talk to a lawyer.
stephanie
I am very disappointed in chrysler I have a 2010 charger first the power steering goes out the pump slung metal all threw my hoses and car had a recall on the power steering pump but chrysler wouldn’t fix it ended up replacing everything at my owen expense very costly even had to buy new oil cooler for it now the cam shafts chain has broken and there’s a spring laying in the bottom of the engine where it came from I have no idea now I have all my oil change receipts and having to pay a tow truck to take it to the dealer for them to fix and honor there life time warranty on the engine not sure how this will go I’m sure chrysler will not own up to there faulty engines and I will have to pay out of pocket for the repairs which I can’t afford so I’ll probably have a new yard deceration that I still have to pay for
cosio
Please help. My. Engine broke down and dont have the money to get it replaced.please help?
Tony
I’m taking my 300 in for routine oil change and was told had oil sludge build up..But my thing is how when having serviced regularly when time for oil too be changed.. Didn’t Chrysler receive bailout money from government! So why should we the people of owners of the 300 or any 2.7L engine owners have to pay twice for a defect they knew about at start.. This is not fair for the owners or the people paying taxes.. Is this where our tax money goes on defections of parts for the American people..
kallie
I been having similar issues with my 300 touring
Christine
I am having problems with my car dying out on me and had to have my car towed twice in one week. I cannot afford a new motor.
DEBRA
I took my 2007 Chrysler 300 in for a routine oil change in 2011 and was told that it had an oil sludge build up. The car had about 75,000 miles on it. The oil change was done and on my way home the engine started knocking, not loud but knocking none the less. My brother loaded the car on a trailer and took i it to a mechanic in Houston who took the motor apart and cleaned it up. Car was good until 3 weeks ago and it started knocking again, the oil light started going on and off and the car acted like it was going to quit. Took it to a mechanic and was told it had a sludge buildup AGAIN and would need a new motor. He told me that this 2.7 engine was notorious for this sludge problem. I almost cried. I have always kept up the maintenance on my car and I can not afford a new motor!!! I paid $2500 the first time this problem occurred. Now I am back to driving my old 2002 Chevy Impala… which I might add runs fine. I kept this Impala for a back-up when I bought the Chrysler, thank God I did or I would be walking back and forth to work now. I think Chrysler is a pretty pitiful company to not stand behind their products.
Debra
my 2006 pacifica started knocking and quit running. I had to have it towed to repair shop and was told by the mechanic the vehicle had the oil where it should be and he didn’t see any reason or fault on my behalf that the engine went out on it
Jaime
I owen’d a chrysler 300 2006 2.7 engine already already replace 2 engines due to oil sludge
shelia
I think Chrysler should replace these motors ,my oil had been changed every time it was supposed to. Every time I see a car like mine that people are driving around I want to tell them about what happened to me.I hope to god that they don’t have the same problems with theirs as I have with mine .
shelia h
my 2007 Chrysler 300 started knocking realy bad on my way to new York .I had to have a tow truck to come get it towed it to Chrysler dealer they said it had to hae a new motor .So I had it towed back home cost me over $800.00 to get it home . I don’t have the money to replace the motor.
sherrie
heartbroken my 2006 has done he same thing, no way to work now this is a terrible car.
Billie
I purchased a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible in July 2002 with 24,000 miles on it..I was very happy with my car until 2009 when the engine blew at 98,000 miles. I was on a main highway and car had to be towed..I faithfully had oil changed every 3000 miles..I called dealerships in my area and was told that this had not been a problem as far as they knew..I had one dealer tell me it blew because I “babied” it too much. I let him know that I thought you took care of a car by changing oil when it was suppose to be done. I ended up having a jasper engine put in for almost $4,000. It could have not come at a worse time financially. Stupid me if I had the money I would have liked to have a new Chrysler retractable hard top..they are beautiful but I would not purchase another Chrysler.. I am just one out of many that have had the same problem but Chrysler should own up that that engine they built was a big mistake. I am 65 years old now and would still like to be compensated for my mistake of buying the car.
tamiko
i havre a 2007 charger i was drivin on the freeway my car just gave out on me i tryed starting it up again an thats when i saw the oil light on .had it towed to the house an they said the header or the oil sencers was out this car is not even 7yr old i just paid it off
Sheila P.
My vehicle is a 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible – also a victim of this oil sludge. Its my only vehicle to get to work and back. Any information regarding this suit would be apprecaited.
Irene
Ours same story. 2002 stopped for no reason in the middle of traffic. Our mechanic refused to work on it. What can we do??? 104,000 miles and done. Overheated. Milky substance in radiator resembling capacino.
Bryan
Just had a horrible day me and my wife bought a 2002 seabring in February of 2014 the car has around 140000 miles on it we are a low income family that has not had a vehicle for almost 2 years so we finally saved up enough to buy this used car …. “WORK MISTAKE WE EVER MADE” my wife stalled at a very busy intersection with my youngest son in the car she thought it over heated … she was able to start it and get it moved only to have it stall again when I got that call I immediately left work when I got there and popped the hood it was extremely overheated and not running I let it cool and noticed that it had no oil…I check my fluids daily because we are a low income family and depend on this vehicle it is our only transportation … I was checking to see what was wrong and noticed that my coolant was boiling and had the damn radiator cap blow off in my face …we let it cool and added fluid both antifreeze and oil and were able to get it started only to have it make a loud clunking noise and a horrible slapping sound …we haven’t found out what is wrong with it yet but from reading what others have written it sounds exactly like what has happened to us .. Unfortunately for me my wife and two sons are going to struggle because of this… so I hope that something is done because Chrysler should be ashamed of themselves. .
Sheila
I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid that the engine locked up with no warning. The engine was the 2.7 I hope they have to replace all the engines would love to have my car back. .
James
Water pump seal failed on highway antifreeze to oil puff of blue smoke poured out motor shut off . Motor oil dipstick smell like antifreeze . Towed in car and changed oil and filter and filled with antifreeze . Car started almost immediately ran smoothly . Started amelling antifreeze motor shook and cut off . Compression ck. was good . Install timing chains, all front engine parts except crankshaft seal and crankshaft sprocket . Milky white/tan sludge was everywhere . When the Chrysler water pump was ck. out the propeller shaft started wobbling ; on highway a disater would be unavoidable and very dangerous . Ck’ed compression good cleared all codes car started and runs as nothing happened two years ago to today . Engine replace should be highly suspect . No Chrysler original parts used . Car is 2.7L 1999 Concorde . Tough hard working motor foolish and dangerous water pump design careless foolish company even today just below the surface . Have 140,000 original miles same motor does not smoke . Needs recalling due to dangerous front engine design .
Elaine
In 2006 I purchase a 2006 Chrysler 300 and an extended warranty that covers everything except the tires .I was out of town I couldn’t get the car out of park.I call customer service number ,after giving them my information,I was I was told that the warranty didn’t cover that,I replied wait a minute I haven’t told you what’s wrong with the D___ thing yet. he said it dont it ‘tmatter it doesn’t cover it . I had to pay out money to get it fix .In 2010 the engine just quit ,locked up, died and they definitely wouldn’t help me with that.all they gave me was excuses after excuses from Chrysler and warranty center
Cheryl
Chrysler 2001Concorde, engine light flickering. Keep my oil changed. I now know, I need to buy me another car and get a lawyer.
SUZETTE
I HAVE A 2004 SEBING CONVERT I LAVE IT BUT IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS ALL THE SIGN OF SLUDGE ARE COMING MY WAY OIL LIGHT, KNOCKING NOISE. ANIT FREEZE LEAKING. I GUESS I WILL JUST WRECK THE SON OF A BITCH INTO A CHRYSLER BUILDING SINCE I HAVE FULL COVERAGE. ATLEAST THEN I CAN BUY A REAL CAR ANY SUGGESTIONS? JUST KIDDY ABOUT THE CHRYSLER BUILDING BUT I WILL PROBABLY WRECK IT ON PURPOSE!!!!!!
Chris
I purchased a demo model 2004 Concorde from Larson Automotive in Tacoma WA with just under 22,000 miles. At 106,000 the engine quit with no warning and two payments to go. Its been sitting for 2 years because I could not afford to replace the engine. I recently began calling around and every mechanic has told me its not worth fixing. Install another 2.7 and it will just happen again, and the 3.5 is not much better, What a let down, I loved that car. Now I am not sure what to do. I guess start calling around to scrap it.
keith
on 10/11 2012 my 2006 grand cherokee die a silent death i was driving along rt 17 north in paramus in the left lane i repeat the left lane when sudenly without no warning oil signal no service engine ligth no bang no nothing it just act like it runs out of gas good thing it was peek hrs the traffic was slowly moving i manage to get vehicle accross 4 lane before it complely shut down when i towed it to the mecanic that was the end the engine seize ti may cause $6000 for a engine a $35000 vechile why was there no oil signal warning telling you put the car to the curv its trash day
Terri
I bought a new 2008 300. Driving one day the car just shut down. Towed it home then to the dealership. I was told it was a wireless remote module. Not covered I had it replaced, then it was a battery, then a starter,then sludge in the engine. The technician said “oh,we’ve had trouble with these 2.7L engines tend to sludge up.” I asked if that was covered under the warranty. His reply was yes that it would be about a week before I would get my car back. The next day I received a call and said they wouldn’t cover the repairs. I called Chrysler and got a “caseworker.” I was told to take my oil change records into the dealership which I did. Chryser then called a few days later and said “they” wouldn’t fix my car. She implied that it was the dealership. I spoke with the dealership and they had never spoke with Chrysler. There is more to this story. I am now in the process of getting an attorney, I am not going away without a fight. Oh, my car has on 27,000 miles on it.
Rich
same thing, 2003 stratus seized in may of 2012, oil sludge baked in engine, $4000 later rebuilt engine is still acting up… can’t afford to fix, can’t afford new car…. wish I had known about this years ago before I had to sink an arm and leg into this is it still possible to join into this lawsuit?????
Larry
2006 Chrysler 300 with 2.7L engine and 68,000 miles, just had to replace the engine due to the fact that the water pump fail and if you know anything about this stupid design this is a very bad thing since the water pump is internal and run off the timing chain, yea the timing chain? So water in the oil, no coolant for the engine, and no warnings lights or guages whatsoever on the dashboard = a blown motor. And just think these SOB’s got our tax dollars because they were too big to fail, but in reality they are too stupid to be running a car company. Never buy a Chrysler again, NEVER. I am trying to find out how to join these lawsuits?
Rhett
I had 63,000 miles on my 2.7 V6 2002 Sebring LXI. It started overheating last week without any warning gauges telling me it was. I took it in and paid $800 to “fix” it. Then my wife was driving it last weekend and without warning (gauges and temp. all said the car was normal) the engine seized while she was driving on the freeway. The car is dead and worthless. The cost to fix would be worth about what it was worth before it died. NEVER BUY THIS CAR- I should’ve listened to the warnings! How can I get in on this lawsuit???
alan
I have a 2004 Sebring, Same thing They (Chrysler) Claims Oil sludge. Has 59,000 Miles
charles
Just bought a 2000 intrepid with a 2.7 engine for 2500.00 dollars. Drove the P.O.S.two months oil light came on engine started knocking. Ill never buy any chrysler product again!!!!
Jamie
I have a 2005 Dodge Magnum (2.7 v6 engine). I was driving and the oil light came on then the engine lost power and the car just abruptly stopped (while I was on the highway). I was able to coast to the side luckily. I had no previous warning that there was anything wrong with my car at all! I had no clue at first what was even wrong because I maintenance my car properly. I thought it must have been an electrical issue, but the mechanic soon told me that I would have to replace my engine.
Ryan
We have a 2.7 v6 rwd 2006 dodge magnum. Oil changes were done regularly on the car. The oil light started flashing when the vehicle was stopped, and then finally the oil light stayed on and beeped until the engine just lost power and stopped. We thought it was an electrical problem, but found out the engine was blown. The mechanic said that junk yards won’t even give the engine because of it’s poor reputation. The car was not able to be started after that and gave no previous warning.
Mare
I have a 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.7 liter, every year around the same time, since I bought the car practically new from dealer, I have had to change out my oil sending unit. Classic sign is oil light flickering when car idles. Recently the car kept overheating. We changed the thermostat, the water pump, flushed the radiator and ran a pressure check on the engine. All passed but the car was still overheating. The car has too many miles to consider changing out the heads just in case it is the heads (even though the engine passed the pressure test three times). Final last resort, my mechanic added blue devil; which is doing the trick, for now. My mechanic advised me it is a temp fix until I can get a new car. He’s not sure how long blue devil will keep the car going; could be a few weeks, months or maybe a year.
Andre
I bought a 1999 and 2003 both with 2.7 motors. I contacted a Chyseler represetative who told me to send in the oil change record, after doing so, my claim was denied.
Robert
I don’t have a sludge problem yet. It may be building up. My problem is my Chrysler 2008 Town and Country is consuming 3 to 4 quarts of oil between the required 3000 mile oil change. The Oil changes have been done at the dealer where I bought the used vehicle in October 2010. There is a document #999926737 from Chrysler that states based on Industry Standards: that it is normal for an engine to consume one quart of oil every 750 miles. Now that I have read all these issues having to do with buildup of oil sludge in the engines, I will just wait for the oil sludge to build on my engine, which I think is happening on the oil that is consume/lost. Chrysler and my dealer have already told me that it is normal for an engine to consume one quart of oil every 750 miles. I have an extended Chrylser Service Contract which I paid close to $2000 for. The contract is of no use, I was told there is nothing wrong with my vehicle, that my problem is normal. I still owe a lot of money on this vehicle.
Darrellynn
I have recently brought a 2006 Chrysler sebring convertible, it hasnt even been a year yet. When i forst got it it was driving smoothly and i had no problems. about a couple of months later i starting getting this jerking action when im on my brakes. I always kept my oil changed every 2000 miles. one day i started driving it and the oil light came on i got it checked out and i didnt need any oil because i had just got an oil change. it continued to knock and before i could make it home my car shut down and i could start it back. I had to get someone to push me out of the highway it was scary. my dad check the oil and there was some in there so he went in brought more oil to put in and it continued to knock i had to drive my car under 10 mph just to try and make it home it didnt work i had to park it til the next day. the next day i checked the knocking noise had gotten worse, so i drove all the way home i was told that i could drive over 20 or the engine would blow i finally made it home and the engine completely shut down. now im stuck with a beautiful car that i cant even drive in the driveway this is sad CHRYSLER NEEDS TO MAN UP TO THIS DEFECT AND DEAL WITH THIS SITUATION!!!
Jeff
My beautiful 2002 Sebring Limited Convertible sits in the drive with a loud knocking sound in the motor. I am sure it is done. I just spent $250 on a catalytic converter, and replaced the battery. It started blowing fuses in the start/fuel spot, then started knocking. I cannot drive it any longer.
RICK
Same problems with my 2002 LXI convertible .. Looks Great BUT has cost me a fortune already …Blown Head Gasket ,Oil Sludge ,etc –Rebuild Engine , etc… $2,000 + spent on this 2.7 L Engine which Chrysler should ave recalled & /or remain liable for– Looking for site to Florida Class Action Lawyers & highly recommend consumers to boycott them … If any info .. Please advise .. TX — Rick PS– Took extremely Good care of car & Maintenence !! **PURE EXAMPLE OF USA CORPORATE LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY !!!!!!!!!
Barbara
I have a beautiful 2003 Chrysler Seibring convertible LXI. Bought it from the original owner with only 35,000 miles in 2009. Just this past weekend, on my way to my son’s college football game out of state, without warning my car started making a knocking noise and just died. I mean everything quit. I had no warning lights come on, my temp was fine, the oil and and fluids were good. My husband was with me and was baffled. We had the car towed home and just found out that the engine is seized and needs a new one. I could not beleive what I have been reading. My care was well cared for and do not feel that this was my neglegance, but obviously Chrysler’s.
antoine
Is there a class action suit against Chrysler cuz i got to get in on it. I bougt my 06 sebring brand new. Only had 23 miles on it. I had the car serviced when it was supposed to. when i hit 60,000 miles in Jan. 2011 I paid $450 for it to be serviced, 2 months later my car starts jerking when it is in park, then it will go back to normal. One morning get up to go to work and my check engine light comes on when i start it. Take it to a TRUSTED shop and they tell me my engine has no compression on left side. I need to buy another engine or get a new car. I owe $4700 on my crappy ride. Is it covered under the lemon act or gap insurance? Someone with info please respond need help bad!!!!!!!!!!!
Terrence
Send your comments to your senators and congressmen,they will forward the information to the proper authorities or share with you what to do.I have been boycotting Chrysler for 2 years. It wont be long before I bring them down.I spoke with reps of Chrysler and I have certified mail reciepts addressing the problem about the 2.7 engines.Chrysler was passive about the issue. So far I have convinced 23,453 citizens from buying these cars since 7/23/09. there will be no more bail outs.Theb civil rights group is known as Civil Justice, we are community and civil rights activist.Its a bad time for Chrysler,to allow their employees including people of the dealerships to loose their jobs because of this mess. We will continue to pound Chrysler,from the Atlanta,Ga. and surrounding areas.I ask every one with these issues to stand out near the dealerships and ask the citizens not to buy these cars.
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