The 1996 Chrysler Sebring has 61 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
61
Brakes complaints
13%
Share of year
6
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM NIPPLE.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FULLY INSTALL THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM HOSE TO THE VACUUM NIPPLE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
“DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES; HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISE; AFTER LEAVING TOLL BOOTH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT OFF SEBRING; HIT BRAKES HARD, HEARD POPPING SOUND; BRAKES DIDN'T CATCH; WENT INTO SPIN & HIT RETAINER WALL, FRONT END CAME UP & SMASHED WINDSHIELD; SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED…”
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring brakes — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 96V123000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.