2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 4% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 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.
“This is another example of the oil sludge issue with the Chrysler 2.7 l engine. I bought the car used with low miles, and had my tension arm go out a few months later due to sludge buildup. This second instance came up pretty quickly. The started knocking on hard acceleration, then 2 days later started missing badly going uphill on my way home form work. The engine dies on the downhill side of the most dangerous road in portland (germantown rd.). This is a very steep extremely curvy road and I came all too close to not being able to make the first turn with no power steering or brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10403532, filed 2011-05, 74,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10148270, filed 2006-01, 39,000 miles“Two incidents occurred with subject vehicle, the first on 12/27/01. When approaching an intersection while slowing for a traffic light, the car lurched forward and accelerated. I immediately applied the brakes but the car continued to move foward toward a double parked vehicle. After pushing hard on the brakes while pulling my body up off the seat, the car finally stopped. I brought the car to the dealership and they could not find any problem. The next mishap occurred on 1/27/02, wherein I was to back out of my driveway. I had my foot on the brake pedal while shifting the car into reverse. …”
NHTSA complaint #758444, filed 2002-02“Consumer noticed a deep scratch on the wood paneling. (nar) while lowering the convertible top the vehicle's rear windshield shattered. The brakes squealed and had to be replaced at 12000 miles. The vehicle had various electrical malfunctions. When the vehicle was started the speedometer would bounce from 0 - 120 MPH. The dealer was never able to rectify this problem. The radio, cd player and speakers were replaced several times. While driving the vehicle shut down with no warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the consumer that the engine had blown.”
NHTSA complaint #10059460, filed 2004-02“While driving about 20 MPH there was a loud noise, left wheel pulled to left and skidded. Towed to dealer, left front caliper had come loose and locked up tire.”
NHTSA complaint #894691, filed 2001-08Brakes: 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 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
62 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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