2008 Chrysler Sebring Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 5% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“While driving the check engine light came on and the engine stalled. When tested the engine code came back as electrical short. The dealership where I purchased the car did not fix the problem but cleared the engine code. A few weeks later the check engine light came back on. While traveling at 50 MPH, and coming to a stop, the engine stopped running and the brakes failed to stop the car. After going thru a red light another car broadsided my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10459755, filed 2012-05, 58,500 miles“My brake lights go on for no reason while driving the normal speed limit. It will go off after I turn off the vehicle but then again appear at different times the dealer has said nothing is wrong with the fluids nor brakes and cannot figure out why the brake light keeps appearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10345905, filed 2010-07, 41,000 miles“I purchased a 2008 Chrysler Sebring on may 28, 2010. On that day after test drive I spoke with salesman and finance manager about the brakes and was insured that any problems to bring back within 2 weeks. I also was told that the squeaking would subside within 2 week time. I have returned car to dealership twice now and each time was told no problems and they did not hear any noise. I've had to pump my brakes to stop and there is a grind noise when applying pressure to brakes. I have since replaced the pads and was told the rotors were bad also. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342689, filed 2010-07, 33,538 miles“I purchased my 2008 Sebring in november 2008. Several months later the brakes began making squeaking noises. I have had the dealer (from which I purchased) to put 3 pair of brakes on since then. I don't travel or drive long distances, but everytime I stop the brakes make squeaking noise s and skips. Also I have lots of dust to accumulate on the front driver rim. I was told to slowly pull my brake handle while driving to decrease the brake dust.”
NHTSA complaint #10361611, filed 2010-10“Hello I have a 2008 Chrysler Sebring and it constantly has brake problems. I bought the car from a dealership in dec of 2009. I have had to put brakes on 3 times since then and I don't go long distance or drive long. I have had factory brakes put on from the Chrysler dealership. The brakes always make squeaking noise all the time. I have talked to alot of other people that have chryslers and they all said the they have brake problems. I think the car needs to be repaired or recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10339301, filed 2010-06Related service bulletins
- 10216329Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
Brakes: 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 2008 Chrysler Sebring
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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