2010 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 13th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (27 complaints, 31%), typically at around 77,500 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 86owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Chrysler Sebring problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 31% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 17 | 20% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 20% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 15% | 77,282 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 10% | 113,410 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 10% | 51,079 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 8% | 104,992 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 8% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | 94,410 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 53,080 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 28,444 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 55,812 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3% | 30,623 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 13,483 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Chrysler Sebring recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
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 August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: 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.
Risk: Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
tHE HORN IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, DIAGNOSED AS BROKEN CLOCKSPRING.
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…
The steering wheel got stiff and hard to turn making turning a struggle. The shifting gears slipped and locked in place. The electronic throttle is is indicating a problem. These are just a problem over some time.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
Air bag light stays on at all times and it put fear of safety issue is a wreck is to happen. Driver seatbelt light doesnât go off, itâs as though when putting the belt on even though itâs latched it isnât and causes the warning light to stay on.
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 2009 Sebring · 2011 Sebring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 Sebring | 238 | 4 |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 |
| 2006 Sebring | 120 | 0 |
| 2005 Sebring | 75 | 3 |
| 2004 Sebring | 220 | 4 |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 Sebring | 210 | 2 |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Sebring | 172 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Chrysler Sebring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.