Chrysler Sebring Convertible brake failure problems

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · IN

Takata recall. I am having several issues with the whole braking system, as it is very difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of having no brakes. I have no type of brakes at all. When taken off parking, even with foot on brake, car will begin to move. This seems to be very common in these cars. The fuel pump was also replaced as it was letting less power go through. This happens as the car sits in parking, as well as, when driving. Also, the mechanic that looked at the car said that the pump needed to be replaced due to possible fire hazards. The lights flicker on and off by themselves, sometimes radio works, sometimes, lights get stuck on.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 76,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed however, the brakes failed to slow the vehicle. The contact was able to place the shifter in the neutral position to slow the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was restarted, the engine revved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2013 · Brakes · 42,500 miles · NJ

Brakes failed and immediately went to the floor when braking somewhat hard while hwy traffic was slowing quickly. If I hadn't pulled the emergency brake quickly, there is no telling what might have happened to my family and I. Brake lines rusted through.

Filed May 29, 2010 · Brakes · 86,600 miles · NY

I was just driving my chrysler sebring 2000 this afternoon when the brakes failed completely. I was lucky to be in a parking lot when this happened and I don't want to imagine what would have happened on a highway! There was no warning at all, no light coming on, nothing, and the brake pedal just collapsed completely. I will have to take the car to the garage on tuesday. I wanted to know what I can do about that to be sure this does not happen again....it's scary to think that you can drive a car 65 miles an hour with suddenly no brakes at all!! I was just very lucky this time!

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Transmission · 69,400 miles · MO · crash

We have a 2004 chrysler sebring convertible which has a problem with lurching forward and unable to stop (no brakes). This has happened 3 times and we feel it is a very dangerous situation. It has now been diagnosed as a transmission problem. We feel we should not be responsible for this defect but chrysler has refused to fix the problem. When we contacted chrysler, we were told we had an extended warranty but now are told we do not. We are afraid to drive the car and feel strongly that chrysler should be willing to repair or take it off the road.

Filed Jan 21, 2006 · Brakes · 39,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Anti-lock brake failure. Hit black ice and started to skid. Applied moderate and then heavy pressure to the brake pedal. Wheels locked up without the anti-lock feature engaging at all, inducing loss of control, resulting in spin and crash.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chrysler sebring convertible. The vehicle was purchased on 5-27-05. The dash lights did not work at night. One week later the battery went dead. The battery that was in the vehicle was the original battery from the factory. Then, the brakes failed. In addition, while driving the serpentine belt broke ,and the engine will have to be replaced. She contacted the dealership, and they told her that they will get her an extended warranty for the vehicle even though she purchased it without an extended warranty. . They will not tell her what was wrong with the vehicle which was at the dealership. They did tell her that the engine was out. The consumer felt that the dealership did not do any safety checks. Chrysler told her that it appeared that the car was never looked at the dealership. The dealership told her that if she did not want to keep the vehicle that they would replace the engine with one that was real cheap and resell the old one to someone else. They purchased an extended warranty in her name, and dealership indicated they needed to collaborate that she needed an extended warranty.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 59,505 miles · CA

Brake failure, brakes felt soft and made a whistling noise. *bf the vehicle brake pads were replaced due to wear and the rotors were turned. The horns fuse blew when the cigarette light was used.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Brakes · NC

The brake pedal went to the floor when applied. Dealer replaced the rotors and pads twice but the problem re-occurred.

Filed Jan 19, 2003 · Brakes · PA

We leased a 2000chrysler sebring convertable brand new. This past november we bought the vehicle. We have 30000 miles on the car and with no warning at all our brakes were gone to the point that the 2 front drums had to be replaced and the rear passenger drum had to be replaced. We have owned many cars and never had to replace drums and very few times had to replace brakes. We had no loss of brake pedal and no squealiong or grinding at all. They have been checked each time it was int he garage.