1997 Chrysler Sebring problems
Owners have filed 295 complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 11.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 9.8%.
Complaints295
Crashes47
Fires5
Injuries27
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 11.9% · 35
Power train 9.8% · 29
Suspension 9.5% · 28
Air bags 8.8% · 26
Seat belts 7.8% · 23
Engine and engine cooling 7.5% · 22
Structure 7.5% · 22
Electrical system 6.8% · 20
Severity
Of those complaints, 47 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire, 27 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler Sebring in this data, 1997 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 7 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 86,788 miles.
In owners' own words
We have replaced the brakes and pads several times in the past 2 years. The brakes only last 3-4 months then they go out and crumble in the hand of the mechanics. There is a definate problem here and we would like some assistants in the correction of it. Please contact me at the given address or phone number. Thank you. Service brakes, hydraulic
The defective braking system warped out several times. Had replaced the braking system 4 times. Had a 1996 Sebring had the same problem, had to replace braking system 6 times. Dealer said the 1997 Sebring had a new braking system, but the problem is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes were squeaking, metal to metal. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he replaced front pads. Six months later, problem reoccurred. Took vehicle to dealer,and they replaced rebuilt caliper, rotors, and pads. Six months later, problem reoccurred. Please provide any further information. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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