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2010 Chrysler Sebring problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2010 Chrysler Sebring sits mid-pack among Sebring years: 140 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 230, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (27), electrical system (24), and seat belts (17), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

140

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

8

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Sebring years?

Sebring NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted534 complaints1995: 229 complaints1996: 481 complaints1997: 295 complaints1998: 357 complaints1999: 231 complaints2000: 141 complaints2001: 322 complaints2002: 261 complaints2003: 53 complaints2004: 304 complaints2005: 107 complaints2006: 181 complaints2007: 534 complaints2008: 388 complaints2009: 64 complaints2010: 140 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints
Sebring NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Chrysler Sebring problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags2719%
Electrical System2417%
Seat Belts1712%
Engine1712%
Brakes118%
Steering96%
Transmission96%
Suspension43%
Tires & Wheels43%
Speed Control43%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Other32%
Body & Structure32%
Seats21%
Fuel System21%
Lighting11%

Does the 2010 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V668000Seat BeltsSeptember 15, 2016 · 1,435,625 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Consequence

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

10V475000SteeringOctober 7, 2010 · 23,237 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

10V009000BrakesJanuary 11, 2010 · 20,045 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“On 6/22/24 I made a left turn, stopped to park. I shifted the gear into reverse and heard a loud pop sound then smoke start coming from underneath the driver side of the hood. I put the car into park and lifted the hood, there were flames on the driver side of the car. The fire department was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 22, 2024 · fire

“WHITISH/GRAYISH SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT OF FRONT END OF CAR. PATRONS DRIVING ALERTED US & WE EXITED VEHICLE. AS WE VACATED VEHICLE WE REALIZED PURSE WAS STILL IN VEHICLE, WE RAN TO RETRIEVE IT & AS WE RETRIEVED BELONGINGS, FIRE ENGULFED FRONT END OF VEHICLE & SHOT THROUGH FRONT OF VEHICLE &…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 12, 2015 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND EMITTED A CLICKING NOISE. SMOKE ALSO EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WITHIN A SECOND, THE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. THE SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 10, 2012 · fire

“1. SENSOR LIGHTS ARE ON. 2. SEATBELTS GET STUCK. 3. HORN DOESN'T WORK. 4. SENSOR IS ON FOR THE BACK LEFT REAR TIRE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · March 16, 2012 · crash

“MY SON WAS DRIVING FORWARD UP A HILL. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS WHILE IN DRIVE GEAR. THEN WHILE THE VEHICLE DECIDED TO ROLL BACKWARDS IN DRIVE GEAR HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. SINCE MY SON WAS UNABLE TO STOP HE PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. AS A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 26, 2021 · crash

2010 Chrysler Sebring — common questions

Is the 2010 Chrysler Sebring reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 140 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Sebring year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2010 Sebring problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (27 complaints), electrical system (24 complaints), seat belts (17 complaints).

Does the 2010 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Chrysler Sebring. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chrysler Sebring years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sebring years to avoid are 2007, 1996, 2008, 1998. The cleanest record among Sebring years belongs to 2013.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.