Ten problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Letter sent to Chrysler with all details (file number 5441396)(copy available on request). I braked, car stopped momentarily, then started to slide as though on ice. Brake pedal did not go down all the way to the floor & I was still applying pressure as the car continued forward. First time just went thru stop sign. Second time (10 minutes later), I had the same problem and hit a car. Estimated damage given was only to their car. Did not estimate mine. Chrysler's independent advisor said nothing was wrong with the brakes. Don't know what they checked but they said they wouldn't do any more. Terrified to drive car again. Traded it in to another dealer for a different brand. They considered the estimated damage in the trade-in price. I hope nobody gets killed next time. Considering they had a recall on the 96 Sebring convertible, you would think they would look harder for the cause of this double brake failure. Maybe they fixed the problem and just did not want to admit that there was one.
Vehicle collision due to brake failure.
Brakes failed 7 months after dealer installed new brake booster vacuum hose as result of a chyrsler recall. When brakes failed front bumper struck the rear bumper of a Jeep. While traveling at approx. 10 mph, the Jeep only experienced minor damage. Within seconds of collision, the engine of my vehicle caught fire - resulting in a total loss of my vehicle. Believe this is due to manufacturer defects.
Brake problems; intermittently, while driving the vehicle at 30 mph and applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floorboard and the vehicle keeps traveling at 35 mph. This happens without warning, under normal braking conditions, on regular road surface, and no inclement weather. The brakes pads were replaced 4 times/rotors were replaced once, and calipers were checked/replaced. Owner still experiencing braking problem.
Brakes make noise when applying and shifting gear. Yh.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brakes are working intermittently. Vehicle has been into repair shop five times for brake service, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
When applying the brakes, under any circumstances, there is a very loud squeaking noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle has been serviced 3 times for this problem, but the noise continues. Dealer stated that a letter was received from the manufacturer stating that the problem could not be corrected.
Brake fluid leak resulted in brake failure. . (1st vehicle on 601569).
Brakes failed.
Consumer stated she is having to replace the brake pads every 25,000 miles, pads have been changed 3 times.