FaultScore

1995 Chrysler Sebring brake problems

41 of the 229 complaints about the 1995 Chrysler Sebring are about the braking system — 18% of everything reported for this model year.

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41

Complaints

2

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 22 53.7%
Foundation Components 6 14.6%
Rotor 5 12.2%
Disc 3 7.3%
Pads 2 4.9%
Pedals AND Linkages 1 2.4%
Antilock 1 2.4%
Rotor 1 2.4%

Brakes across every Chrysler Sebring year

1995 41 12.9%
1996 61 19.2%
1997 37 11.6%
1998 39 12.3%
1999 15 4.7%
2000 19 6.0%
2001 19 6.0%
2002 13 4.1%
2004 14 4.4%
2007 37 11.6%
2008 12 3.8%
2010 11 3.5%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Chicago, IL Crash

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AK PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE DUE TO A POPPING SOUND THAT CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE GARAGE REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR, SHORTLY AFTER THOSE REPAIRS WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLOW TURN, STEERING WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, HITTING A FENCE, 1 WEEK LATER CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V421002. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #8014592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lima, OH

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS MODULATOR PUMP FAILED JUST AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE "AS IS". I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHO HAD IT ALL DAY BEFORE DECIDING THAT THE PUMP WAS OUT, A $1600 REPAIR. I COULD NOT AFFORD THAT, NOR UNDERSTAND WHY IT HAD HAPPENED SO SOON, SO I FOUND A USED PUMP, AND PAYED TO HAVE IT INSTALLED. THE LIGHT WENT OUT AND IT WORKED FINE. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND PAYED THEM AGAIN, AND AGAIN THEY SAID IT WAS THE PUMP. NOW THE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND GOES OFF. WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH THESE THINGS, AND WHY DO THEY COST SO MUCH? THERE ARE SIMPLY TOO MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE TO IGNORE. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.

NHTSA complaint #757697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Yukon, OK

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

MY TWO BIGGEST CONCERNS ARE THE DOOR PANELS AND PASSENGER AIR BAG. I SAW THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MY CAR YESTERDAY AND THE SAME DOOR PANEL WAS MISSING ON THAT CAR ALSO. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE DOOR PANEL SIMPLY BLEW OFF AS WE WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, POSING A THREAT FOR OTHERS ON THE ROAD. THE PASSENGER PANEL IS LOOSE. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LOOKS AS THOUGH IT IS ABOUT TO DEPLOY. THE CORNERS ARE TURNED UP. PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT DUE TO THE DANGER THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THESE ARE BOTH SAFETY ISSUES. I HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF DOOR PARTS. THANK YOU.

NHTSA complaint #756719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Stafford, VA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #752767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rochester, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE OCCURS,AND THEY APPEAR TO OVERRIDE. ALSO, ROTORS AND PADS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #888683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rochester, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE OCCURS,AND THEY APPEAR TO OVERRIDE. ALSO, ROTORS AND PADS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #888683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Rochelle, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR ANTI-LOCK LIGHT ON DASHBOARD. ABS MAIN RELAY REPLACED AND LIGHT STILL STAYS ON DASH AFTER PAYMENT OF SERVICE. DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED NOW A $1200 PART IS NEEDED TO FIX THE PROBLEM NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER CHECKING CUSTOMER COMPLAINS ABS FAILURE IS COMMON AMONG SEBRING OWNERS.

NHTSA complaint #745326 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clarksville, MI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS GO OUT, CAUSING WHEELTO FALL OFF. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #878470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Coram, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKE AND ROTOR FAILURE, DEALER REPLACED BRAKES AND FRONT ROTORS BUT NOW THE VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #554183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Donora, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #780614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Donora, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #780614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Louisville, KY

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA complaint #729469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mount Prospect, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE COMPONENT THAT FAILED IS THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. I FEEL THAT THIS COMPONENT SHOULD HAVE NOT FAILED IN SUCH A SHORT TIME OF THE LIFE OF THE CAR, AND I WOULD LIKE A REFUND ON THE REPAIR OF THIS ITEM FROM CHRYSLER.

NHTSA complaint #721208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Portage, IN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THE REPLACED A $5.00 WIRE FOR ABOUT $150.00. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WAS JERKING AND LOSING POWER AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF. I THEN TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP AND IT TOOK THEM ALL DAY FROM 8AM TILL 5PM TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE ABS HYDRAULIC COMPONENT FOR THE FRONT BRAKES. IT COST $1600.00 DOLLARS MORE TO FIX IT. THESE BRAKES HAVE BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THIS CAR HAS NOW BEEN IN THE SHOP 2 TIMES FOR NEW BRAKES AND 2 TIMES FOR THE ABS. IT STILL SHAKES WHEN YOU STOP FROM SPEED FASTER THAN 30MPH!

NHTSA complaint #718930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sussex, WI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS MODULE FAILURE; MODULE NEEDS REPLACEMENT EVERY 25,000 MILE. DEALER REPLACED ONE UNDER WARRANTY; CURRENTLY, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALER WOULD ONLY PAY FOR THE PART, BUT NOT THE LABOR. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.

NHTSA complaint #846717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sussex, WI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, SAME COMPONENT WITHIN THE SYSTEM FAILED ON EACH OCCASION. MJS

NHTSA complaint #547408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Coplay, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE RESURFACE OR REPLACED EVERY 6,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFED AND WAS TAKING CARE OF OF PROBLEM FOR A WHILE, NOW INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.

NHTSA complaint #842539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

@15000 MILES THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE DONE @THAT TIME WE COMPLAIMED THEY SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR.

NHTSA complaint #705876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Elgin, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #544754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Elmhurst, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHILE DRVING VEHICLE ABOUT 50 MPH AND WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, CONSUMER FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL PUMPING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AFTER FOUR THOUSAND MILES. CONSUMER HAD BRAKES DONE SEVEN TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.

NHTSA complaint #825041 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Granger, IN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS BRAKE FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #781959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

East Troy, WI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #534455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Wayne, IN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

BRAKE SENSOR RELAY FAILED AT 20,000 MILES, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES; OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SIX MONTHS AGO BECAUSE ANOTHER MOTORIST PULLED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP.

NHTSA complaint #780636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Wayne, IN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

BRAKE SENSOR RELAY FAILED AT 20,000 MILES, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES; OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SIX MONTHS AGO BECAUSE ANOTHER MOTORIST PULLED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP.

NHTSA complaint #780636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Orange PAR, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACE NUMEROUS TIMES AND ARE STILL WARPED. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE, STATING PROBLEM IS WITH DRIVER.

NHTSA complaint #541747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Britain, CT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

MOULDING ON FRON TWINDSHIELD SEPARATES/PEELS OFF, CAUSING AIRFLOW THROUGH WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A DIREC TCAUSE OF THE ADHESIVE USED TO SECURE THE MOULDING. ALSO, ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.

NHTSA complaint #522985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Madison, WI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR/WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. ALSO, POWER SEAT BROKE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #526693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Madison, WI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR/WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. ALSO, POWER SEAT BROKE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #526693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Glendale, AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP/DISTORT DUE TO POOR DESIGN.

NHTSA complaint #523941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tyler, TX

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

BRAKE ROTORS WARP EVERY 3,000 MILES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SEVERELY JERK/VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. ROTORS REPLACED 5 TIMES; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

NHTSA complaint #814578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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