Consumer has had several problems with vehicle. Brakes do not work, they grind and the pads keep wearing and have to be replaced, dealer stated the problem was with the calipers. Water is leaking into the vehicle due to sunroof being cut too short during recall 99i004, consumer feels there might have been previous problems with water leaking due to a rusted fuse. Speedometer does not work. There is a transmission leak. Air conditioner does not work. Engine light is illuminated. Windows still don't work properly. Mirrors do not work properly after recall 97v015. Vehicle gets poor gas mileage, dealer stated the spark plugs were burnt and fouled, spark plug wires were breaking down and arcing in tubes causing a build up in the throttle body.
1996 Chrysler Sebring: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 342 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
There is something wrong with the brakes, I have taken the car to two different shops and it still makes a metallic sound like something is grinding when you step on the brakes, the odometer and RPM gauge work intermittantly at best probably some kind of a short in the system, when you start up the car the passenger side window motor comes on, the window doesn't go up or down but the sound is coming from the inside of that door, sometimes the powere buttons for the windows don't function right away, you have to tap on the button several times for it to work. The connection for the rear window defrost came apart where it connects to the window
After replacing head gasket, I now have rust deposits in the radiator fluid. The window in back falls with a thump when put down, and the brakes constantly squeak. My dealer told me there was a national back order on head gasket replacement parts, and that he had a whole parking lot waiting to be repaired.
Vehicle has been leaking oil for more than a year. Dealer told that engine head gasket has a leak. Also, the brake rotors and pads are being changed every five months, there is no warning signs the brakes would suddenly begin to grind. In addition, the convertable top has been flying off, and now leaks air and water if it rains.
When applying the brakes, under any circumstances, there is a very loud squeaking noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle has been serviced 3 times for this problem, but the noise continues. Dealer stated that a letter was received from the manufacturer stating that the problem could not be corrected.
Front right brake pads wear unevenly. The inside pad is grinding into the rotor while the outside is thick on the leading edge and thin on the trailing edge.
Driving vehicle, heard a loud grinding noise from rear of vehicle; took into dealership, was informed hold down spring had broken off.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
- What is wrong
- The power brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed on the intake manifold vacuum nipple.
- Risk
- A disconnected vacuum hose causes an increase in engine idle speed and loss of power assist during brake application increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will fully install the intake manifold vacuum hose to the vacuum nipple on the intake manifold.
Recall number 96V123000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
7 of 342 owner complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring
Ball joint 44No deployment 15Brake failure 14Stalling 13Fire or smoke 10Water leak 7Premature wear 6
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