1998 Chrysler Sebring brakes problems

35 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 35
of this car's complaints: 13%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
14
Foundation components: disc
6
Foundation components
6
Foundation components: disc: rotor
4
Foundation components: disc: pads
3
Foundation components: disc: caliper
3
Disc: caliper
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chrysler Sebring brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 11 Brake failure 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chrysler Sebring owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 46,000 miles · MD

Transmission and brakes are terrible. Brakes shake and shudder and barely stop the car. Transmission humss and shifts badly

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Called dealer 1 month after purchase complaining of brake noise. Have replaced brakes 6 times in less than 40,000. Dealer refuses to fix. Took to outside shop, had to replace for 7th time. We can not sell vehicle, and worry about son driving.want car replaced, dealer won't budge.

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Intermittent brake failure due to brake pad wear, 6 sets in 2 years. Dealer also replaced front rotors once.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

Vehicle surges forward at a fairly high speed when brakes are applied. Had brake pads and rotors replaced 3 times; but problem still occurs.

Filed Apr 3, 2002 · Brakes · OH

While backing out brakes broke off from vehicle, causing brakes to fall onto ground.

Filed Sep 29, 2001 · Brakes · VA

A loud sound coming from front left and right wheels whenever you increase speed, I have had to replace all four of my tires twice, and still having the problem of the tires going flat. The brakes pulsate whenever coming to a stop and they constantly squeal. I have went to the mechanics for all of this listed complaints and no one was able to fix the problem. My brakes pulsating was said to be attributed to the kind of brakes that chrysler puts on there vehicles a semi metallic type. My front wheels feel as though they are about to fly off. I am afraid to drive this vehicle.

Filed Mar 24, 2001 · Brakes, Wheels · OH

Rotors constantly being replaced or turned; vibration bad; now dealer blaming it on weak wheels.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash

While traveling at 50 or 55 rear ended a car. Had slammed on brakes, brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle did not stop. Upon impact, airbags didnot deploy.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Brakes · MD

On two separate occasions brakes failed. At first incident pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Body, Brakes · CA

Side molding fell off on the freeway. Brakes vibrated. Dealer said it was normal wear. Rims have bent several times. Front end was very low to the ground. Engine died becuase serpentine time belt came off, causing engine to cease. Dealer tried to repair problem, but it still squealed. Dealer couldn't remedy the problem.

Questions about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring brakes

Does the 1998 Chrysler Sebring have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chrysler Sebring brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chrysler Sebring have bad brakes?

The Chrysler Sebring model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (54 complaints), 1995 (35 complaints) and 1998 (35 complaints).