2010 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Recalls & Reliability
166 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 25/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 77,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2010 sits among all Sebring years
What owners report
“I've spent $1500.00 on electric alone. I've been notified there is a recall on tis vehicle (seatb er let's & airbags) . I would like chrysler to buy this car back so i can get a dependable vehicle that's safe.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Sebring
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 100 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 68,101 miles. Half of those reports fall between 40,000 and 99,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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,…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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.
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…
Fix: 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.
Technical service bulletins
61 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2010 Sebring TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2010 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
The 2010 Chrysler Sebring drew 166 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 25/100, scored against the model's worst year (1996).
What are the most common 2010 Chrysler Sebring problems?
The top reported problems for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring are airbags (34 complaints), engine (21), and seat belts (21).
At what mileage do 2010 Chrysler Sebring problems show up?
Owners most often report 2010 Chrysler Sebring problems around 68,101 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 40,000 and 99,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2010 Chrysler Sebring. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.