Representative photoEngine repair for a 1997 Chrysler Sebring
Engine repair for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.7 to 12.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Chrysler Sebring for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1997 Chrysler Sebring: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,483 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,782 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 287 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (40), seat belts (38) and suspension (36). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V021000 | 2004-01-13 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. |
| 02V186000 | 2002-07-08 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK. |
| 98V183000 | 1998-08-06 | power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED... |
| 97V201000 | 1997-11-13 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
For engine work on the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Sebring. If you have the service history of your Sebring, have it ready for the shop. Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
The steps
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Getting a clear quote
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Between shop visits
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Make a request
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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