Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 09/26/2012 | 34000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. the contact was able to resume driving cautiously. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear and front brakes were replaced. the rotors were resurfaced. also, the technician informed the contact that the tie rods were faulty; however were not replaced at that time. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000. the vin was not available. pmb | |||
| 09/26/2012 | 34000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chrysler sebring. while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. the contact was able to resume driving cautiously. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop where the rear and front brakes were replaced. the rotors were resurfaced. the technician also informed the tie rods were faulty; however were not replaced at that time. the manufacturer was notified of the defect and they stated there was not a recall related to the brake malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 1 | 03/25/2000 | ||
| Consumer stated the rear brake pads were replaced, also the wheel speed sensor was replaced.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/11/2004 | 81000 | 2 | 03/01/2000 |
| While driving about 35 mph vehicle was involved in a crash. driver applied the brakes and rear ended another vehicle. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak *nm | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 3 | 05/26/2000 | |
| Brakes frequent replacement of brakes required on 2000 sebring. *ak | |||
| While driving 30-40 mph went to apply the brakes they locked up. rpms were racing up to 6000. took to dealer, had brake repaired. problem still not remedy. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/06/2001 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance and vehicle went through a stop sign. dealer unable to determine problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Track light on dashboard shows off , abs light shows on dashboard, when brakes apllied lightly the brake pedal is hard indicating abs went into effect.*ak | |||
| While traveling at 15 mph and without indication brakes locked up, causing the wheels to make loud noise. also, dealer noticed that parking brake malfuncationed and repaired it. however, problem did return. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 4 | |||
| Concerned about failure of brakes and car is only two years old. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 03/13/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with right side caliper locking up while pulling into parking lot. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/16/2002 | 1 | 12/01/2001 | |
| Left front outboard brake pad apparently sepatated from the backing plate while stopping in a parking lot. there was no advance warning noises. when completing a stop, i felt a pulse in the brake pedal. when i returned to the car and started home the brakes were grinding very bad. icontinued home slowly and the next morning pulled the wheels and brakes in the garage. the left outboard backing plate had no braking material at all. there was no residual as is usually present on a worn out pad, just the rivets and backing plate. the pads have wear indicators that hadn,t given any warning so i think it was a sudden failure. except for an early brake job i had no real damage(brake warranty is 12 months12k). hopefully this is an isolated incident but i am notifying ntsb in case any trends develop. *ak | |||
| 05/16/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| The front brake inner pad came apart all at once and caused the brake pedal to feel as if it sank to the floor. a loud grinding sound was heard and we parked the vehicle. upon investigation, i found the inner pad lining completly missing and the plate rivits gouging the disk rotor. maybe the lining was cracked and it finally let loose? i didn't hear any of the associated squeaking you normally hear when disk brake pads are getting worn. the outer pad looked good. $300.00 later, i have new front brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Chrysler sebring 2000 , vehicle just won't start. *bf the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for this issue. electrical wire were replaced along with a new computer and tune up but the problem recurred. the brake rotors failed , the alarm operated erratically, the doors won't unlock, the horn doesn't work and the radiator was blocked. *nm | |||
| Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing,cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 1 | 03/25/2000 | ||
| Consumer stated the rear brake pads were replaced, also the wheel speed sensor was replaced.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/16/2004 | 28000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| Consumer stated brake line malfunctioned at 28,000 miles. ak there was a bubble in the brake line and the door hinge was broken. the brake calipers were replaced. *sc *jb | |||