5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,500 miles

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problem #4

Dec 032003

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While the vehicle was parked driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #3

Oct 232003

(reported on)

Sebring

  • 70,000 miles
While driving at 55 mph vehicle stalled without warning. Dealership performed a diagnostic test which indicated that timing belt and engine failed.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 122001

Sebring

  • miles
Pulley of compresseor failed in 5/99, causing belt to break and major engine damage covered under warranty. Pully failed again September 01. No response from Chrysler. I caught before any other damage, but cannot be a coincidence.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #1

Mar 012001

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head gasket was leaking. Dealer refused to pay for repairs, paid for parts only.

- Vreaux Bridge, LA, USA