2010 Chrysler Sebring

▲ Better than typical
2010 Chrysler Sebring
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:16:20.304Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Sebring Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
2010: 86 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995132
1996343
1997210
1998267
1999172
200093
2001242
2002210
200342
2004220
200575
2006120
2007337
2008238
200943
201086
20113
20120
20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 31%

31% of complaints: air bags — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240628

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20200915

SEAT BELTS 20%

20% of complaints: seat belts — 17 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20200915

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120613

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130314

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100201 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

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.

Campaign 10V009000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101227 — steering

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)

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.

Campaign 10V475000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170815 — air bags, seat belts

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.

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.

Campaign 16V668000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Chrysler Sebring — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V009000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V475000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 2007 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Chrysler Sebring reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chrysler Sebring is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chrysler Sebring?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Chrysler Sebring have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.