Chrysler Sebring premature wear problems

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 59,500 miles · PA

Multiple issues with this vehicle. The latest one is the most serious. A faulty ABS sensor cause the brakes to operate abnormally. The ABS light may come on then go off and (periodically goes on and off). Regardless of the light status, the ABS system randomly engages and does not allow the vehicle to stop in a safe manner. The ABS when engaged resists the driver from apply pressure to the brake pedal. The result is the car not stopping. Luckily I was going slow and there was no one around other wise there would have been an accident. The ABS light came on, resisted my braking force then went off and allow the brakes to engage as anticipated. The roads were normal, dry and free of debris/ loose fill. This happened twice over two days. On the second day I parked the car and let it sit until it's service date. The service department diagnosed a faulty sensor with code c1044. They said it was due to rust. First this is a 2007 car, second if rust on a sensor is going to inhibit normal braking then the part is defective and or the design is defective. I was lucky some one else is not going to be. Abs is designed to pump the brakes under certain conditions. I'm sure normal driving at 25 MPH on a dry normal surface isn't one of them. Even if the ABS fails the operator should still be able to stop the car by applying manual force to the brake petal. This failure does not allow effective use of the brakes! Second issue is the lights (both interior and exterior dimming) with audible surges in the climate control blower. The dealer says this is due to my remote starter even though this issue has been occurring well before the remote starter was involved. Third issue is the rear window repeatedly coming out of track there were other issues with the brakes rotors warping and brake light coming on, gas cap light coming on, tire sensors

Filed Oct 28, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 74,000 miles · VA

2007 chrysler sebring, this has been an ongoing problem that has resulted in numerous trips to the mechanic. I have a constant vibration while driving the vehicle from speeds around 50-70+ MPH. Whatever the vibration is can be felt throughout the passenger compartment as if your sitting in a massage chair. This problem is also causing the brake rotors to warp and fail (safety safety) issue. I am on my fourth set of rotors, third set of brake pads, and third set of tires. In addition I have replaced the hub bearings as well. All by the recommendation of various mechanics. I am afraid that since most of my time in my vehicle is on the interstate that I will have a complete failure at high speeds. The chrysler dealer doesn't care about the issue they only want you to keep coming back paying the outrageous labor rates. One repair shop all but told me to stop coming. This vehicle has a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed by chrysler. This problem is on going and I have to deal with it everyday, cause no one can fix it. When the rotors warp the vehicle is hard to control while braking.

Filed Sep 6, 2009 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · OH

When braking moderately, the front wheels shimmy and cause the steering wheel to vibrate so badly that you can not hold on to it. Could cause loss of control and an accident. It does not happen when braking lightly or hard unless you had already been braking moderately. Took vehicle to dealer and was told it was caused by warped rotors and since this was a component of the brake system, it was only covered by warranty for 12 months/12,000 miles. The vehicle had been in service for 17 months and had 19,000 miles on it. This could be a real safety hazard. I would think the warranty would cover the rotors, calipers, and brake lines but not the disk pads or shoes. Rotors should not warp in 17 months or 19,000 miles.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Brakes · VA

On 2/5/05 car started to vibrate every time I applied the brake. I took the car to the dealer 2/8/05. The rep called to say the car needed brake pads and that the rotors could not be turned because the problem had gone on too long. When asked what problem he indicated that the brakes had been scraping. I told him that was not true. He then indicated that the rotors were warped and that a lot of sebrings and 300 m's came in for warped rotors. I asked if that were not an indication that the rotors were defective. He answered, well yes and no. On a car with less than 40,000 miles, the brakes and rotors were replaced. My ticket only shows that they were replaced. If the dealer does not report potential problems to the manufacturer how can consumers be safe. Warped rotors could compromise the ABS system and bring great bodily harm to the driver, passengers, and anyone hit by the vehicle.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · WV

Front brake rotors warped beyond repair at delivery. Front grill area deeply scratched on both sides of grill. Transmission jerks badly when going into gear. All tires badly out of balance at delivery. Because of the out of balance tires and the warped brakes the ABS system sensor could receive false signals therefore rendering the ABS inoperable.

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 Jun 19, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Front disc rotors warp within 3,000 miles of repair causing poor braking control at 40+ MPH. Caused by bad brake design. Also ABS module failed at 90,000 miles , leaving no ABS implementation on vehicle.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Brakes · NY

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.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing,cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Jul 28, 2000 · Body, Brakes · NJ

Door cladding falling off / brake rotors warp easily.