2000 Chrysler Sebring Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 16%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring, 16% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer stated brake line malfunctioned at 28,000 miles. Ak there was a bubble in the brake line and the door hinge was broken. The brake calipers were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10067388, filed 2004-06, 28,000 miles“While driving about 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a crash. Driver applied the brakes and rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10059878, filed 2004-04, 81,000 miles“The front brake inner pad came apart all at once and caused the brake pedal to feel as if it sank to the floor. A loud grinding sound was heard and we parked the vehicle. Upon investigation, I found the inner pad lining completly missing and the plate rivits gouging the disk rotor. Maybe the lining was cracked and it finally let loose? I didn't hear any of the associated squeaking you normally hear when disk brake pads are getting worn. The outer pad looked good. $300.00 later, I have new front brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #745427, filed 2001-05“Left front outboard brake pad apparently sepatated from the backing plate while stopping in a parking lot. There was no advance warning noises. When completing a stop, I felt a pulse in the brake pedal. When I returned to the car and started home the brakes were grinding very bad. Icontinued home slowly and the next morning pulled the wheels and brakes in the garage. The left outboard backing plate had no braking material at all. There was no residual as is usually present on a worn out pad, just the rivets and backing plate. …”
NHTSA complaint #758826, filed 2002-03“Chrysler Sebring 2000 , vehicle just won't start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for this issue. Electrical wire were replaced along with a new computer and tune up but the problem recurred. The brake rotors failed , the alarm operated erratically, the doors won't unlock, the horn doesn't work and the radiator was blocked.”
NHTSA complaint #10113372, filed 2005-03Brakes: 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 2000 Chrysler Sebring
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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