1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 9% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10544185, filed 2013-09, 42,500 miles“Drivers side window, electrical issues, ABS, drivers side window has been repaired by dealer 4 times. Still not fixed, leaks water, electrical issues with door locks and lights coming on and off, and lighter also previously repaired, still a problem, brakes and rotors must be changed once a year, leaks oil. Minor accident a few years ago due to suspected brake issues however, this happened a couple of years ago and too late to prove what I know.”
NHTSA complaint #10010127, filed 2003-03, 25,000 miles“Well when I bought the car the back window was fully out, also when im driving it seems as tho im going slower than what my speedomiter says. The alarm doesnt work at all. My breaks bont fully break on time so I have to stop earlyer than usual.also one day I was in the car and I put the car in drive and the car started to roll back slowly also the stering wheel locked.also when I put gas in it , it says its half empty fast when I only drive around the corner,but when I turn it off and let it sit for a while the meeter goes up.”
NHTSA complaint #10321795, filed 2010-03“The brake pads would stick to the rotors causing the pads to wear out prematurely. The brake pads have been replaced approximately, every 5,000 miles and the rotors have been replaced three times. The brake pads wore on one side and not the other. When the brakes were applied on the highway they would go sideways. The consumer also had a concern about an m 1999, in which the engine would smoke while in motion on the highway. Oil leaked out from the top of the engine due to faulty parts. The engine was rebuilt by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10044523, filed 2003-12“The distance between the gas and brake pedals is designed poorly. When transferring foot from one pedal to another it will get stuck between the pedals.”
NHTSA complaint #10042488, filed 2003-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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