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1998 Chrysler Sebring brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 39 complaints for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
39 11% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 3 crashes.

What owners wrote

Defective throttle linkage caused vehicle to take off unexpectedly up to speeds of 50 MPH while in reverse, driver slammed on brakes, but vehicle would not stop until hitting a building.

Crash

Transmission and brakes are terrible. Brakes shake and shudder and barely stop the car. Transmission humss and shifts badly

Reported at 46,000 miles, January 2004

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