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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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joey
i would like too know any information on this problem that others are having on the 2.7 engine ive only had the car for 117.00 mile and it dont seem fare that this motor is no good i owned a mercury for ten years and its still on the hyway and has 200.00 miles on it , yes i did buy a used car but so was the last car i bought there has to be someone responsible,for there product that they sale too the public…
Erica
on01/06/08 I purchased my first car chysler sebring 2006… I bought it with 47,314 mileage on it… I drove it til 76.000 my car stared acting up while i was driving it shut off on me almost causing me to have an accident … Once i turned the car on i took it to my mechanic where i was told something occured with my waterpump where it mixed in with coolant in the crankcase. I have a 2.7V6 engine .. I feel that chrysler cars are all Lemons and should be responsible for the cost of these engines this is ridiciulous cuz now i have a car that does not run and i have to continue paying a car note on… Please i want to gain more info on this lawsuit.. I only had my car for less than three years how does an engine die so fast…
Gary
I feel like a sap for always telling people about how much I loved my 2002 Sebring Limited convertible with the 2.7 “sudden death” engine. I bought it 5yrs. ago with 27,00 miles and always changed my own oil religiously as well as did all other maintainance. Three months ago I went through the shorted- out trans. control computer deal for $6oo not $1200 due to a knowledgable mechanic but 4 days ago I hit the “anti-jackpot” when the engine just died out of the blue and wouldn’t restart. The mechanic says that the timing chain failed due to, you guessed it, OIL SLUDGE build-up. This otherwise beautiful paperweight only has 83,00 miles. Please sign me up for the class action lawsuit . P.S. This was my 4th, and last, Chrysler convertible.
Estella
We bought a Dodge Intrepid in Sarasota 5 years ago… I fell in l0ve with it… This car is crap… We have had the same problems encountered by the people complaining about same defects with this car.. am so upset ..this time blown head gasket!! Will cost $2000..cannot afford another car..also not able to fix it….help!! Has anybody have a suggestion to make ??? Help …anybody reading this..Do not buy a Dodge Intrepid..good looking car..but that’s about it..
Alexandra
I bought a used 2000 Chrysler Sebering Convertible LXI . I loved my car. Had regular maintantance. Regular oilchanches After my last oilchange the oillight started flickering. The shop diagnoses low oilpreassure due to bad bearings – will need to replace engine soon. Never ever had this happen with anyother vehicle I owned. What wore out the bearings? I took great care of the car I,’ll never buy a Chrysler again.
Veronica
I bought a used 2006 Chrysler 300 2.7 L, less than a year after buying the car the oil light started coming on and came on more frequently after a while i thought the problem would subside after getting the oil changed and using a 5W-30 synthetic oil. The problem continued my husband and i decided to take it to a mechanic they discovered the oil pressure was only pumping at 1 PSI at Idle and 8-10 at 2500 RMPS, the car is sitting in the driveway until we save up enough money to get the oil pump replaced, but according to the mechanic may not correct the problem. The car is pretty on the outside with 20 inch rims, but if it’s not running properly it’s pointless. I will never buy a dodge make ever again, I’ll soon be selling. .
Greg
$800 for a water pump replacement ? I was told $1800 by numerous mechanics. The water pump in the 2.7 is tied into the timing belt (!!), hence 5-6 hrs of labor. Hyundai has a similar set-up in their 2.7 (same engine ??). The 2.7 is a nightmare for Chrysler auto repair techs, I was told by a service coordinator who has been with Chrysler for 20 years. My late uncle was Mgr of Manufacturing for Chrysler’s Engine Division when he retired in the late ’70s. He must be turning in his grave because of the 2.7.
Aaron
Yup chrysler sucks. Mine died also
Kurtis
my fiance’s sister and her boyfriend have a Chrysler Concorde (and a Dodge Intrepid with the same engine) and have encountered very many problems in this engine. me and my fiance have rebuilt the engine in both cars (both have the 2.7L) TWICE and yet, they built up oil sludge everytime. Now, we dropped the a 3.2L in the concorde and a 3.5L in the intrepid. never had a problem with them again. we didn’t even try to call chrysler cuz they are crap.
kathleen
I bought a 2002 used chrysler sebring convertible a little over a year ago. well now it is DEAD it needs a replacement engine. The worst part is that I am still going to have to make payments for a year on a car that is DEAD!
elizabeth
i have a POS 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi with the worst engine in the world…the 2.7L V6. I used to love and adore my car that’s actually paid off but now i hate it. this car has been one problem after another. replaced engine. display lights not working. new battery won’t turn over if car isn’t driven for more than 20 hours. oil leak. heater only blows on 4 with warm heat for like 3 mins then cold. popping noise from doors. Chrysler needs to quit being little cowards and do rite for their business that trusted their name. MAN UP! How do i join this suit? i’d be more than happy to get some money back that has exceeded the actual retail price of this so-called vehicle. help. indiana.
Tonya
Yesterday 9/27/2010, my 2003 dodge stratus shut down with me on the side of a busy interstate. I was driving, the oil light came on, then my speed started to decline. By time I got to side of interstate my car had died. My mechanic came, picked up the car then called and said motor was locked up. Now I have to either buy new car or get new motor for my car. If i decide to fix car i am looking at paying at least 2000.00. What is it going to take for Dodge to do right by their customers? And Thank God I did not have my 8 year old in car with me. What if another vehicle had lost control and hit my car with me in it?
TENA N LEROY
WE HAVE A 06 CHRYSLER 300 2.7 ENGINE IT SHUTDOWN ON ME N THE MIDDLIE OF ROAD NO WARNINGS SIGNS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD PERIOD, YES THIS VEHICLE WAS VERY WELL KEPT UP TO PAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK WE HAD TO LET IT SIT FINALLY IT TURNED OVA N WE GOT IT DOWN THE STREET N IT WAS SLUGGIN/STALLIN, AS IF THER WAS SOM BAD GAS N IT. IT STOPPED AGAIN WE BARELY GOT IT INTO THE DRIVWAY WE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT N HE SAID IT OVA HEATED HE REPAIRED IT N I STARTED TO DRIV THE VEHICLE AGAIN 3 WKS LATER IT WAS VERY SLUGGISH THEN IT STOPPED N THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET N WOULD NOT CRANK THE DASHBOARD SHOWED NOTHIN NO WARNIN SIGNS BESIDE THE SLUGGING WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP N THEY FAIL TO OWN UP TO THE REPAIRS WE R STUCK WITH THE VEHICLE REPAIR OF $1500-$3000 FOR A ENGINE IT ONLY HAS 80,000 MILE ON IT
Tom
2002 Sebring convertible limited just went over 60,000 now we just been told we have major oil and coolant leak, looks like from head gasket, we will find out tomorrow.
Brian
I have a 2002 Chrysler Concord that started ticking. I changed the oil and still ticking. I took it to a auto repair and for $82.00 they told me to get a new motor. that the 2.7 motor is crap. I had the oil changed as required and the car is in great shape. now 70k and this? I need Chrysler to pay. I do not have $4,900.00 sitting around. Anywhere
Chris
1999 Chrysler Concord motor died at 60,000 miles I had it replaced and now at 118,000 is starting to smoke again. I made extra sure to take great care of this new motor per my mechanics advice with 2000 mile oil changes. and here we go again. Chrysler sucks and I nor my wife will ever purchase another product from them again unless they own up to this wide spread problem and cover at least one of my probably 2 motors. I cant’ aford another vehicle right now.
Hate Chrysler
Just bought a mint condition 2001 Sebring convertible LXi. I loved the car, and want to keep it, but right now it has a bad engine, out of the blue, no warnings, it dies. Now of course I know why. Warranty or not, it wouldnt have been covered. I am out 5.5 grand! I want to put in a new engine, but all of the engines, even new ones, are the same design. I have two questions: no other type of engine would fit the car? and why isnt anybody answering the question of how to get in on the class action, or maybe there is no way because there is no class action, the company is essentially broke, and no lawyers to go after this. So sad, lawyers would only work for money! There are doctors that work for free, why no lawyer will ever do anything unless they stand to gain a ton of money?
marcys
I have a 2004 dodge intrepid,with a 2.7 that is now costing me a fortune and I am without a car, still owe on it and in the process of getting it fixed. Why I ask myself, because I have to, I owe money on it. This car is my only transportation. Everyting is adding up, window off track, timing chain, water pump coolant leak engine trouble, now I’m looking at about another $1500 – $2000 to get it fixed, I don’t have a choice. I won’t get anything on a trade in…..its not running and even when/if it does who in their right mind would buy something like this.
Daniel
I purchased a 2002 Concord new in 2002 and have always had it serviced every 3000 miles by the local Chrysler dealership. The odometer recently rolled over to 65,000 miles and I scheduled an oil change with the dealership. When I took the car in for service I asked the service writer about the rumors about the 2.7 engine failures. He responded that the rumors were true that there have been significant failures with the 2.7 engines due to oil sludge build up. I asked if there was anything to prevent this problem he mentioned an engine flush, but he didn’t recommend it because it could cause additional problems. I mentioned that I was about to take a 800 mile round trip and asked if there were any warning signs that the engine was about to fail? The service advisor asked if the oil light ever come on of flicker when at a stop sign or red light, if so that is an early warning that problems are about to start. I said that it sounds like it is time to get rid of the car and he replied that It will never be worth anymore than it is now. I appreciate the honesty of the service advisor but needless to say I am looking for another car before this one leaves my wife and I stuck at the side of the road.
Andre
I have a 2001 chrysler sebring i bought in nov 2006. i bought the car it had 59,000miles it was cool no major troubles then in 2009 the engine lights comes on. so i went to have it checked they said the C2 sensor so thought nothing of it so i start to notice my temperature gauge going up i replaced the thermostat housing and after that the temp gauge is still going up so one night coming home my car started to shake and and white smoke was coming from the tail pipe. so i get a tow home. Wake up the next morning the car started but the engine was sooo loud. now it won’t start up and i only owe 20payments on the car and i’m PISSED paying for something that i can’t drive. So i’m looking for anyone that wants a class action lawsuit because this ridiclous.
April
I recently purchased a 2000 chrysler concord with 105000 miles from a dealer in my hometown and have had problems for about 30 days. Now i am experiencing everything from low emissions to now stalling at red lights. Researched my make and model on the internet and found out about the 2.7 engines and everything from overheating, sludgebuildup, brakes to water pumps going bad not to mention everything is under the car so labor cost is enourmous a mehcanic told me that it sounds like a bad water pump if so it will take 6 hours to repair and labor with parts will be about 400.00 dollars. We all should fight for our rights as consumers and take this before the supreme court and demand repayment or a new car. If anyone is interested in organizing a march email me chrysler deserves to pay for the pain and suffering they have caused.
Mike
I have a 2003 Chrysler Sebring 4 door sedan with the 2.7l engine in it. I have changed my oil on a regular basis and have ran engine flush through the engine and yet the motor is junk. The biggest problem I have is that I am still paying on this car and it has a little over a 158,000 miles on it. Now i have a yard ornament that I am paying on and I can’t drive it!!! If chrysler knew this was a problem why didnt they do away with this motor ?
Bob
ADD me to the why did I buy a chrysler CLUB!!! I bought my 2004 Sebring Convertible 2.7. with 9600 miles, the car was a fleet car put into service march 2003. I service the oil every 3mo/3000miles, my brother in-law would hound me if I didn’t. In January 2010 the oil light was on at idle with an intermittent slight tapping noise. The car still under full extended warranty, I took it to the Chrysler service dept they said the oil sending unit was the issue and changed it everything seemed ok. With my wife and I being sick, I used my other car (GM 98k miles) for most of my travel, early this month of August a little over 1000 miles after being serviced, my engine is knocking at start up then stops, then again knocking at 2700 RPMs still has a lot of power, Now it’s Aug 23 my car parked in the garage afraid to drive as to damage it even more, and no cash to fix it. Before this car I always owned GM, NOW I’m reminded why. Does anyone, who has been following this whole Chrysler debacle, have any information?
Philip
i have 2002chrysler sebring it had right at eighty thousand miles when it just locked up ,chrysler refused to take responsibility for the problem ,it cost me over six thousand dollars to have it repaired ,i have all my paper work on the repairs ,its just wrong that chrysler want stand behind there mistakes because of a poorly desingned engine .
Russell
I have a 300c with 49k miles. my engine started knocking 6/28/10, pull over and raised the hood to check if the noise was visible at the top. I parked the car 300c and on the 2nd of july manhattan jeep diagnostic blown engine. Now u could be thinking to yourself I didnot mention oil change, when expounding on the behavior of chrysler 300c. I want the readers to known the working of chryslers vehicle in all ranges. referring to the type of oil I used is synthetic. What course of action can we take to remedy this costly [$5500-$7000] predicament. One month later I need a short or long block.
Beth
My father was a retire Chrysler Employee for 30 years. So we always drove Chryslers, when he passed a way I got the 2004 Chrysler Sebring,, what a joke!!! oil light came on at slow RPM, now with 60,000 miles we have a failed engine.. Now I am going to be paying on a car that just has to set in my drive because Chrysler doesn’t have the balls to stand behind this problem, no wonder our local dealer went out of business..We have had chevy’s and never any kind of problems with them. If my father were still here he would be extrememly disappointed to know that the comapany he worked for made a junk engine and will not do anything about it.
Richard
I bought my 2001 intrepid with the 2.7 motor back in June of 2002 with only 17,000 miles on it. At 115,000 my transmission went, $2,000 to fix. Now at 140,000 miles, my engine has gone bad. I guess maybe i’m lucky to have made 140,000, but still feel this car should have lasted much longer.
Brian
As well.. I have a 1998 Chrysler Concord with a (surprise) 2.7 which is just sitting on the side of my driveway with a blown motor.
Susan
I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with 137K miles. The engine died June 5, 2010. The coolant boiled and went into the engine/oil and the engine seized immediately. I was told to do a head gasket job for 2000 dollars or buy a new engine. The only engine that will work in this car is a 2.7 because the other models won’t bolt to the transmission. I would NEVER invest in another engine that I know is going to do the same thing. Had I known the reputation of these engines I would have never purchased this car. I went by the looks as it is a gorgeous car. Now it just sits in my drive way and the Chrysler Corporation needs to do something for the consumers who purchased vehicles with this piece of junk engine. I treated my car like a baby!!!! It was never abused and oil changes were done religiously.
Anthony
I have had to replace the engine 2 times for oil related problems. I paid $5700 in July 2005 to replace the engine on my 2001 Sebring at 99,000 miles. in January 2009 I started having problems again with excessive oil build-up in the oil pan. I spent $2400 in repairs and when they returned the car to me after a few days my oil light started coming on. When I took it back, the repair shop told me to replace the oil sending unit. Apparently the light came on any time the car was below 1000 rpm. They say it was due to low oil pressure. Before replacing the sending unit, I started getting the loud knocking sounds and was told to replace the ball bearings and that the entire engine would need to be replaced. This time I only got 73k on my second engine. I don’t feel Chrysler did their job in recalling the vehicles for mechanical failure. With this many cases, they knew about the defect yet they did nothing.
David
My wife’s 2007 Chrysler 300 was bought in July 2007 with approximately 30,000 miles on it. Took it to a dealer who found the new car warranty to still be valid. I also bought a warranty from the dealer that the salesman said “covered everything under the hood”. In the Spring of 2010, my wife had the dealer do all necessary maintenance and asked him to make sure it was perfectly roadworthy for an upcoming trip from Il to NC. It was proclaimed to be in outstandng condition (and cost us over $700.00 for things the warranty didn’t cover. While in NC, it began stalling a bit; when it got back to IL, the engine lght came on the next morning. Took it straight to the dealer, who said the EGR valve needed replacing and would cost us aboit $550.00. I questioned if the warranty covered anything and was told it covers motor and transmission. Since EGR is part of the exhaust/emission system, it is not covered. I heard from a man at the Auto Parts store there was a law/ordinnce that required manufacturers to cover exhaust/emission systems and parts for five years. I can find such a statute in CA, but only very vague references from EPA in other states/regions, including region 5, which coves IL. Any reader who might know of such a statute, please advise. In the interim, should a class action suit ever really be filed, I’ll sign up, provided the filers don’t charge me like Chrysler does!.
Joannie
I also own a 2002 Chrysler Sebring with a 2.7 engine. I experienced the knocking, and was told by the service station technician that it was a common problem. My car is now permanently parked. The cost of a replacement engine is comparable to the value of the car. I’m hoping Chrysler will make good on these bad engines through this lawsuit and I would like to file a claim.
Raymond
I purchased a 2003 Chrysler LXI 5 years ago. I have followed the owners manual to the tee. Oil changes, transmission flushes etc. I have also mainatained the mileage very well, being 6 years old only having 90,000 miles on it. My oil light came on about three weeks ago and will not go off. I took it to the mechanic who said it’s probably the cending unit. Three days later a knocking started and now my car dies everytime I start it up. Still owing $3,000 on this vehicle I had it towed to two different mechanics who have both told me to just walk away, there is nothing they can do due to the sludge build up in the engine. So no matter how much you spend maintaning a Chrysler (by their own owners manual) you still end up with a piece of junk. I called several junk yards to see what I could get out of this, they all laughed and said they didn’t want it. Even junkers don’t want these vehicles, knowing that there are so many Chryslers out there needing parts. So I will have to pay the rest of the $3,000 owed for something I cannot have fixed nor give away. Wouldn’t it be nice just once for someone to stand behind what they build.
Geraldine
I have a Dodge Intrepid 2000. I have so many problems with this car. Like the windows off track twice since I have had the car. A camshaft sensor, the transmission leaking, a oil sensor, the oil still leaking, rotors brakes and calipers all around the car. Lights flickering while driving down the street and on highway. The car dying on me at least once a week. But what do I do if this is my only transportation. I say this I will never buy another if it the only car on the lot. This car has givng me so many problems I don’t know what to do anymore. When You take it to be fixed the mechanic looks as dumb founded as you do. They don’t know what the codes mean and i done put it on so many machines and put out over $5000.00 in repairs for someone to tell they don’t know what the problem is.
Frank
Customer comes in to the dealership with a Dodge magnum 5.7 Hemi. Customer has a Maximum Care service contract from Chrysler, which covers pretty much everything except for soft trim, brakes, clutch and minor repairs. Engine covered. We call Chrysler, and they send out an inspector to look at the motor. In the meantime, we get the customer to bring out receipts. He provides receipts, including an oil change done just three weeks prior from an independant shop. The engine threw a rod and it destroyed the engine. Needs a long block. Turns out the customer never had an oil change, and the receipts he producted were fraudulent. Pulled out oil that was black and tarlike, and metal debris from the engine was in it. Pulled the air filter cover, and the air filter was filthy as well. Coverage denied,, as well as it should have. I know lots of people with 2.7, and the 5.7 HEMI, and if you have your maintenance done at your regular dealer, you should have no problem. It’s called servicing your car. If your a second owner, however, beware. Get the service records.
Alex
I have a 2006 Dodge Magnum RT 5.7, and have sludge problem. I have maintain my services regularly and have proof also, I took it to Huntington Beach Dodge were I was told that my car has sludge problem and that I did not maintain my services regularly. So i presided to show proof of oil changes from my local regular place I had my car services, I even had to drive 60 miles away to get two of my services that I had done two years ago. prior to the Dealership looked at my car I felt for to agree to a $1600.00 tare down, they said that the was the only way to determine if they were going to fix it. An inspector from Chrysler Cop. came down to look at my car and denied the repair, even thou I have the most expensive warranty for 5 years or 100k mile and my car only has 69k miles on it and I even baby the car, any body that knows me will tell you so. Has anybody out there have had the same problem or similar to it, please let me know…
tamika
I was on my way to Walmart and my car droPped dead I had it towed to shop the gentermen told me your heads needs replaced I ask him what is that and he told me that the plastic rings melted I thought they were steal. But yes I have a Chysler Concorde with many problems oil leakage on valves motor run two high and not lower I just had it towed again to shop for Same head job again please help me I need to be in this lawsuit the car is trash.
Sean
I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring and recently the motor started knocking and white smoke came out of the exhaust. I believe it may be related to the oil sludge build up in the 2.7 liter motor involved in th class action lawsuit and would like to know how to get involved in the suit.
Heather and Dan
I have a 2004 Sebring LX 2.4l. Bought it used in late 2005. Everything was great for the first year or so, then one thing after another. Battery, Water Pump, Valve Gasket, Brakes, Tires, Power Window Motor, Catalic Converter, A few hundred in misc crap…then BLAMMO, Blew a rod out of the blue. Only car we have and it’s sitting in my carport with $4000 still owed on this POS. I feel lucky I got 96k miles out of this car, seeing that a lot of people are having issues as early on as 35k.
Shunta
I see that this case has been consolidated to the District of New Jersey. I contacted the clerk there and I was told I needed a case number and/or the names of the case. Does anyone have this information?
bruce
i have a 2001Chrylser Sebring with 2.7 what do i need to do to get my car fixed or replaced anr what lawer is working on this in SC
Elizabeth
My 2005 Chrysler Sebring, Touring also boroke down on me at 42,000 miles 3 weeks ago. I am the original owner so I am aware of the cars full history. Sludge is what I have been told is the issue. It took out the bottom half of the engine and some in the top. No warning. At no time has the oil or any other light gone off in that car. The car started clunking like a bolt was flying around when I was at a stop light, then the car shut off. It would not restart again. $4,500 was the origingal quote to fix, but now the cam and whatever the other parts are in the top half of the engine have issues also, so it will be even more. Plus the Rent a car $660. Of course, because I have gone over the 36,000 miles by 6,000 miles all of this is out of my pocket! I am very disappointed because I was proud of my car until this happened. I researched and found out it has been a known defect all over the internet, but a recall or help fixing this engine has never been offered by Chrysler.
Jessica
I brought a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible in 2005. I have had the car for 4.5 years and still have another year to pay on it. I have done all normal and requested maintance on the vehicle. One evening I was driving home and the car just died while i was driving! The car just only has 103,000 miles on it and I have only put 35,000 on it in the last 4.5 years.The mechanic stated that my coolant was draining into my block and directly into my oil. My oil was three quarts over with coolant! I can’t afford to replace the engine and I can’t afford a new car because I still have another year of payments on a car that is just sitting in my driveway.
Ed
I had purchased a 2001 Chrysler Sebring with the notorious 2.7l engine in July of 2009. The car was immaculate inside and out. That very night I googled the car online and began to read the horror stories about that motor. One day too late! Bought it with 116,000 miles on it and it ran great. It now has 121,000 miles on it and the oil light comes on at idle speeds. Anyway, A local Chrysler mechanic (I spoke to him at the dealership) told me that the engine was defective. He said that the oil return galley was built too close to the exhaust manifold, which “cooks the oil”, thus creating sludge. Chrysler is perfectly aware of this design flaw but sees it as too expensive to recall the motors. Mine was ‘diagnosed’ with a “bearing clearance” problem, which means the motor is junk and will go at any turn of the key. GM where I bought said that I “had assumed inherent risk” when I bought the car. The dealer that I bought the car from is Spitzer (Akron, Ohio). He also admitted that the oil passages were too small but not “defective”..I’m not done with these people…
Deborah
I bought a 2001 Dodge Intrepid with low mileage. At 64 thousand miles the engine went out. I had it rebuilt because I was still paying for it. The warrenty had just went out. It cost $3180.00 to have repaired. I then drove it again. The motor has just went out again with not warning. I was going to work, the heater would not work and suddenly the car went hot. It is now at the shop waiting on my decision to rebuild or get a new motor. I still owe money on the vehicle. There is no way I am going to rebuild it again.
David
Bought a 1999 Chrysler Concorde w/71K on it in 2002. Drove it regulary for 3 yrs, had an oil leak and smoking almost from the beginning. Had complete engine failure in the middle of the road at 115000. Thankfully, no wreck occurred. I was warned by my mechanic that this engine had problems and that I should stay on top of servicing. I had oil changed every 3000 religiously. Still had sludge and engine failure. Sold to a salvage yard for $150.00 Bought a 2006 Chrysler T & C. w/22000, lifters failed and trans went out at 38000. Had to fight Chrysler for months before they repaired it. Even had extended warranty. Upset that Chrysler has decided they will not repay any TARP money given to them by the Government. I think we should boycott Chrysler until they get their act straight.
Louis
Great news…I just purchased a used 2003 Sebring with the 2.7 two weeks ago and the engine oil light comes on when I stop at a light. Just my luck, can I expect the same types of problems everyone else is having? I have such rotten luck.
Rachel
I have a 2001 Chrystler Sebring with only 112,000 miles on it. I recently took it to a mechanic to get the oil changed and have my coolent housing repair (that was the cause of the stalling problem I was having). When I picked the car u, the mechanic told me my engine was going to blow soon. That night I threw a rod and the car has been parked ever since. When I called the salvage yard for an estimate for the car, the guy told me he had 5 or 6 in his yard. All of the Sebrings had the same 2.7L V6 engine that mine has. The guy also told me that just about everything in these cars are good working parts. My car is the same way…everything works except the engine is bad….What can I do? The engine replacement cost more than the car is worth!
Richard
I have been having a serious of problems with my car. Starting with slipping transmission to the most recent, an oil light that comes on when I am stopped. I have always maintained my car and it only has 62,000 miles on it… I have read claims from previous and current owners that the oil light coming on when Idle is what started the cause of their engines seizing up and needed to replace the whole engine. 2 Mechanics I went to both tried different things to fix the situation, one changing a sensor, and the other claiming it was my oil pump, however both agree Chrysler 2.7L engines were notoriously bad for engine sludge build-up. Unfortunately I paid 300+ dollars for what I was told would fix the problem and DIDN’T! It was a lack of a solution and frustration that I chanced to find this site. It is too bad I bought this car used directly from Chrysler, but do hope that something is done about this. Whether I am stuck with my POS or not, thank you for reading my story and good luck in making sure the correct actions are taken!
Roberto
I have a 2005 dodge statis with 71,000 miles on it on jan.14th it blew same story oil sludge took it out when I opened the motor up. It looked like I never changed the oil now I have to find a new car this realy sucks. I would love to be part of this classaction .
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