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2004 Chrysler Sebring Brakes Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
6%of 220 total for the year
Median mileage
24,192miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 6% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,192 miles. 4 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.

“Vehicle was purchased used with 18,455 miles on it. After vehicle was purchased we noticed a grinding noise with the brakes. We took the vehicle into the dealership and had the rotors replaced because they were warped. The vehicle continued to have the grinding sound, we brought the vehicle back to the dealership and again work was done on the brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10141818, filed 2005-11, 20,570 miles

“I was driving down the road coming to a stop light when I noticed my car had just turned off without warning. Luckily there was a turn lane and the light was red so I didn't cause any accident. After that I took my car to see why the engine light came on and the mechanic said the code stated it had to do with the oxygen sensor. I replaced the part and the car ran ok until another time I was stopped at a light and the car turned off again. I've noticed the engine light comes on and then goes off after a couple of days. …”

NHTSA complaint #10749941, filed 2015-08, 75,000 miles

“I can remember all of the dates that these problems occurred but, I did have automobile insurance and they did have a tote truck to take my car to a body shop. This been repaired some time three to four time a year. I keep going to get this repaired. I bought two cars same make and model and everything on both cars been repaired and its not because of an automobile incident its because of the barron been coming aparts. I have bought a new motor on both cars. I have had nothing but. Problems with this car the same problems with both cars. …”

NHTSA complaint #10609267, filed 2014-07, 200,000 miles

“Loose brakes, transmission slips, accident and airbags did not deploy it takes a long distance to stop. Brakes are not ABS. 9/11 truck pulled out in front of me, stomped on brake, wheels did not lock, car did not stop rolling and I hit the vehicle. Transmission always slips, especially at 30 MPH. I have been in two frontal hits and airbags did not deploy. Dealer has been told about the problem numerous times.”

NHTSA complaint #10049501, filed 2003-12, 24 miles

“Car cold stalls, stalls when at traffic lights, engine shakes violently, brakes squeal an grind, when starting car floods itself and cannot be turned on for a few hours, had an accident at 44-50 MPH and airbag did not deploy,gears stick and do not come out of gear at times:insurance was called at time of accident and said no reason could be identified as to why airbag did not deploy. …”

NHTSA complaint #10326626, filed 2010-04, 78,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20101012%
2009716%
2008125%
20073510%
200654%
200568%
2004136%
2003614%
2002136%
2001187%
20001516%
1999138%
19983513%
19973215%
19965516%
19953527%

Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring

Engine cooling
52 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Steering
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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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