1996 Chrysler Sebring Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 28,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (12% of reports).
- 52service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 28,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 6 of 52 complaints (12%)
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 1 complaint that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chrysler Sebring service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 1 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2009 Sebring | 1 | 2% | 9,773 |
| 2008 Sebring | 7 | 3% | 37,269 |
| 2007 Sebring | 19 | 6% | 35,000 |
| 2006 Sebring | 3 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2004 Sebring | 8 | 4% | 20,570 |
| 2003 Sebring | 6 | 14% | 12,469 |
| 2002 Sebring | 12 | 6% | 11,045 |
| 2001 Sebring | 18 | 7% | 30,000 |
| 2000 Sebring | 14 | 15% | 54,500 |
| 1999 Sebring | 12 | 7% | 30,473 |
| 1998 Sebring | 34 | 13% | 46,000 |
| 1997 Sebring | 30 | 14% | — |
| 1996 Sebring | 52 | 15% | 28,000 |
| 1995 Sebring | 33 | 25% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Problem: The power brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed on the intake manifold vacuum nipple.
Risk: A disconnected vacuum hose causes an increase in engine idle speed and loss of power assist during brake application increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will fully install the intake manifold vacuum hose to the vacuum nipple on the intake manifold.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On the engine i had the pulley on the timing belt come apart and just last month i had the head gasket start to leak from the back. Timing belt 28,000 head gasket 37,500. I have had to replace all 4 tires that where on the car. All by 29,000 miles--some earlier and then later. The brakes were…
Consumer stated while driving, the right front ball joint came completely out of its socket, causing the right front tire to turn side ways, consumer was informed by represenative from the corporate recall 800# that consumer was entitled to a refund, consumer is now requesting payment in full.*jb
When brakes are applied front end will vibrate. Please provide additional information.*ak
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Chrysler Sebrings have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring (15% of the 343 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 28,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 6 of 52 complaints, followed by “applying brakes” (5).
Other 1996 Chrysler Sebring problems
- Suspension problems (70)
See all 1996 Chrysler Sebring problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Sebring years.