1999 Chrysler Sebring Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,473miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,473 miles. 3 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.
“The vehicle experienced a problem with the front brake line and fittings. The consumer was rotating his tires when he noticed the front left rubber brake line had five buldges, and one leaked. The dealer replaced the left front brake hose, bled the brakes, and resurfaced the two front rotors. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10007489, filed 2003-02, 30,473 miles“I am very disapointed with the front bumper all I did was park and now its ruined I dont think I should have to pay since they made it so low to the ground I have found alot of other people with the same problem also the brakes I though maybe they didnt fix them right but now I am finding out from other people that own a Sebring that it is normal for the breaks to always go and the bumber to crack please let me know if there is any way I can have Chrysler pay for this”
NHTSA complaint #743484, filed 2001-04“I ahve been to the dealershipabout the hot tar that was leaking from my door and they said that they fixed it. Well the next summer it got hot once again and the hot tar got on clothing and my leg. How ever by this time my warranty was out and so they said it was not there responsebility and I ahd to cover the repair since they had no record of the repair. I also contacted Chrysler onthe problem and the employee response was just because you are haveing problems does not mean anyone else is! I would have to say that I would never ever buy another Chrysler product again! …”
NHTSA complaint #753492, filed 2001-10“Consumer went to back out of parking space ,put vehicle into reverse with foot on brake, and vehicle accelerated rapidly, hitting a parked vehicle. Consumer then put gear into drive, and vehicle accelerated forward, running into a grocery store. Brakes did not override the acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #864316, filed 2000-06“Intermittent unresponsiveness of brake system (loss of vacuum ) while stopped in traffic from 2/15/99 to 2/20/99. Full loss of brakes 2/20/99 at approximately 15 MPH resulting in minor accident with another car. Manufacturer and dealer have failed to identify/repair brake problem.”
NHTSA complaint #706322, filed 1999-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | 12% |
| 2009 | 7 | 16% |
| 2008 | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 | 35 | 10% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 | 15 | 16% |
| 1999 | 13 | 8% |
| 1998 | 35 | 13% |
| 1997 | 32 | 15% |
| 1996 | 55 | 16% |
| 1995 | 35 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring
33 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring
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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