While driving on the freeway I lost all acceleration. I had to steer my car to the side of the road. The engine died, and would not restart. Had to have my car towed 66 miles $500.
The opinions of 3 mechanics said the timing chain broke. The mechanic said it was due to oil sludge in these 2.7 L engine. I changed oil regularly with Synthetic oil. I need a new engine $5000. It's not worth $5000. But yet it is less expensive than buying a different used car. I never had any indication of engine problem, no backfiring, no stalling, no noises . I have read several people have problems with these engines, needed costly new engine..How do I get Chrysler to reimburse me for at least some of this repair,.that's not going to happen. they've had a class action lawsuit re this, even though it was, re older Sebrings. I've also read the newer models after the 2002 also having the same problem.
While driving on the freeway I lost all acceleration. I had to steer my car to the side of the road. The engine died, and would not restart. Had to have my car towed 66 miles $500.
The opinions of 3 mechanics said the timing chain broke. The mechanic said it was due to oil sludge in these 2.7 L engine. I changed oil regularly with Synthetic oil. I need a new engine $5000. It's not worth $5000. But yet it is less expensive than buying a different used car. I never had any indication of engine problem, no backfiring, no stalling, no noises . I have read several people have problems with these engines, needed costly new engine..How do I get Chrysler to reimburse me for at least some of this repair,.that's not going to happen. they've had a class action lawsuit re this, even though it was, re older Sebrings. I've also read the newer models after the 2002 also having the same problem.
- G. K., Mesa, AZ, Canada