2002 Chrysler Sebring Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,045miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 6% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,045 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.
“Since I bought my car 4/13/03 I have had brake system problems on 6/2002,9/23,11/27-3/2003,5/03,9/03,9/18,10/01/03,10/07/03 each time adjustments, repairs, replacement have been done. Now since 9/23/03 along with the brake problem that still existing I am experiencing very a heavy,vibration this is felt when the car is at a standstill car can either be in neutral or park and it feels as though there is a vibrating mechanism attached to your car. The service department says they couldn't detect anything on their scanning device.”
NHTSA complaint #10047150, filed 2003-11, 3,421 miles“Rear Disc Brakes.I had a repair shop and a dealership assess what they both found to be what's called a Backplate.It mounts onto both Left and Right Spindles.The Backplate on Left and Right hold or guide the Pads in place on both sides of the caliper.The pins show to be almost rusted out.The dealership told me the Left and Right Backplate is unavailable and obsolete.So my options are to find a shop that can fabricate the parts or modify the rear brake system.Truly a poor design.A prototype that slipped through the cracks.I have invested thousands over the years into the vehicle so I would…”
NHTSA complaint #11424177, filed 2021-07“The braking system on our 2002 Chrysler Sebring seems inadequate. Hard applicaton on a very cold and wet road at highway speeds does not result in brake lock up. I understand lock up is bad, but certainly the car should have enough braking power to lock the brakes under those conditions”
NHTSA complaint #10007718, filed 2003-02“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10069443, filed 2004-01“The vehicle's engine seized while driving. The vehicle had a continuing brake problems and would die while in motion. The consumer requested reimbursement. When the vehicle was first purchased at 92 miles, there was a problem with low oil. The consumer was advised that the transmission leaked. The vehicle would continue to lose power and the oil light had come back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091944, filed 2004-09Brakes: 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 2002 Chrysler Sebring
48 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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