2009 Chrysler Sebring Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 16%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,864miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Chrysler Sebring, 16% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,864 miles. 2 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 was in a car accident yesterday.the brakes locked up on me.the steering wheel jerked & got stuck.I ended up htting 2 cars.I knew nothing about a recall.I've only had this car for 5 months.I have to loook online to find out there was a recall.I wnna know what is gonna be done about my situation?I'm very upset.”
NHTSA complaint #10916118, filed 2016-10, 138,000 miles“On my way home from work on friday june 22nd, the car was running very rough and I had trouble braking. On monday june 25. I had been at a stoplight. When the light turned green I accelerated and when I was at about 25 MPH I stepped on the gas pedal, and had trouble gaining speed and the control light came on. I turned on my flashers and made it to a mechanic, but by that time the light had gone off. Every mechanic I have talked to tells me they can not determine the problem is and fix it unless the light is on when I bring in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464520, filed 2012-07, 51,728 miles“On mon., july 26, 2010 I was driving when the deck light came on. I pulled over, closed the trunk and continued driving. As I pulled into my street, (less than 10 min. Drive), the deck light came on again. I pulled into my driveway, which is on a slight incline, put the emergency brake on, put the car in park, left it running and got out of the car and closed the trunk again,standing behind the car. I then leaned into the car to check the light that says deck. At that point the car slipped out of gear and started rolling down the driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10346715, filed 2010-08, 13,000 miles“Unable to stop 2009 Chrysler Sebring at a stoplight and rear-ended the SUV in front of me; car should have stopped in time but brakes appeared to lock, causing the Chrysler to skid into the car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10328890, filed 2010-05“The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact parked the vehicle and took the keys out of the ignition and started to exit the vehicle however, the vehicle started to roll away. The contact depressed the brake pedal and remained with the brake pedal depressed until the tow truck arrived to tow the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but not diagnosed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11350869, filed 2020-08, 70,000 milesRelated 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 2009 Chrysler Sebring
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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