2003 Chrysler Sebring Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,469miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring, 14% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,469 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.
“I have a 2003 Chrysler Sebring lx, I bought it used with 21,000 miles in march of 2004, nearly new right? Since then, I have gone through 2 sets of rotors and pads for the front, 1 set of tires, passenger side lower ball joint, totaling over $700.00 for repairs, that I paid out of my pocket. The fan knob inside the car that controls the speed of the heater fan labeled 1-4, now only works on 3 and 4. Now the lower tie- rod end on passenger side is bad or making a thumping noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132503, filed 2005-08, 59,000 miles“While driving at any speed and applying the brakes vehicle took longer to stop and made noise. Vehicle was taken to dealership, and mechanic replaced front rotors which wore prematurely at 12,649 miles. Replacement was at consumer's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10083589, filed 2004-09, 12,469 miles“While driving vehicle lost power which caused interior and exterior lights not to function. Also, driver noticed that when tapping on the brake pedal brakes locked, causing vehicle to come to a sudden stop. Dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10042046, filed 2003-10“When it is raining out the brakes are very ineffective when first applied. I just put in a date in the incident date field. It happens every time it is raining or the road is wet.”
NHTSA complaint #10210903, filed 2007-12Brakes: 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 2003 Chrysler Sebring
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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