1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible review from North America

Since this is my 2nd Sebring Convertible, I have noticed many similarities in the problems or faults of these cars; most of them minor issues, however, 1 in particular is very serious and I am trying to track down others who have experienced the same.

Minor problems (on both my 1997 & 1998) include:

Noisy front brakes

Air Bag light on dashboard that goes on at random

Drivers door noise - hinge needs to be replaced

The seal on the outside/bottom of back window separates from the convertible top - easily repaired by using double sided foam mounting tape which has held up for over a year going thru the car wash frequently.

*Note regarding the convertible top:

The fabric top holds up much better than the plastic/vinyl convertible top.

Major Issue:

Has anyone experienced brake problems with their Sebring Convertible? Specifically in terms of performance. I have had (on both model years 97 & 98) instances where I've had to hit the brakes quickly and they feel almost as though they have "broken" and gone to the floor, but I am able to "re-break" without pumping them up. These occurences have happened at speeds ranging between 35-60 mph. Feedback anyone???

This girl loves her convertibles and I am thrilled that after totalling one Sebring I was able to pick up another one about a year later at a great price. Higher miles, but in good shape - I already knew what to look for and what to expect and it feels like going home again. While I was more of a GM fan prior, I'm a sucker for the comfort and styling of these Chrysler convertibles.