2010 Chrysler SEBRING
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Chrysler SEBRING has 140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle hit a rock in the road, which caused the vehicle to crash, and rolled over. the contact sustained bruising and the passenger sustained a bro. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.
140
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.8x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
27 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A ROCK IN THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH, AND ROLLED OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BRO
- • I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE ANOTHER CAR HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONLY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CRASH WAS BAD ENOUGH WHERE THE OTHER AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. I SUFFERED INJURIES TO MY BACK, NECK AND ARMS. *TR
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) WAS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE P
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A ROCK IN THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH, AND ROLLED OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BRO”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
19 complaints- • I CHECKED THE BOX FOR SEBRING, BUTI HAVE A 2010 PT CRUISER. THEIR WAS NO OPTION FOR PT CRUISER. I PURCHASED THE CAR 2/25/2010. IT HAS A DEFECTIVE DRIVER SEAT. SIDE OF SEAT KEEPS BREAKING. NUMEROUS PATCH REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE DEALERSHIP FROM MAY TO TODAY--9/17/2010. AT ONE TIME THE SEAT
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) WAS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE P
- • I'VE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE . SINCE I PURCHASED IT HAS BEEN IN THE AUTO SHOP TO BE REPAIRED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONSHOWER. I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN THE CAR MY LOAN TO BE PAID OFF . AND PURCHASE ANOT HER VEHICLE.
“I CHECKED THE BOX FOR SEBRING, BUTI HAVE A 2010 PT CRUISER. THEIR WAS NO OPTION FOR PT CRUISER. I PURCHASED THE CAR 2/25/2010. IT HAS A DEFECTIVE DRIVER SEAT. SIDE OF SEAT KEEPS BREAKING. NUMEROUS PATCH REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE DEALERSHIP FROM MAY TO TODAY--9/17/2010. AT ONE TIME THE SEAT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
17 complaints- • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND THE INFORMATION SYSTEM WERE BOTH DEFECTIVE. THE TPMS DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE TIRES HAD LOST PRESSURE. THE INFORMATION SYSTEM DID NOT ALERT HER TO ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE
- • WELL I HAVE BEEN AT CHYSLER CONCERNING MY BRAKES, SMELL OF SMOKE AND MY ENGINE KEEP COMING ON AND EACH TIME POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY WILL NOT TELL ME WHAT EXACTLY IS GOING ON AND I AM VERY UPSET WITH THE POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THIS IS TAKING TIME FROM MY WORK AND COST CONSUMING. MY CAR HAS 11,051
- • VEHICLE STALL FIRST TIME ON AUGUST 20 2013. IT WOULD ONLY GET UP TO 10MPH. HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO SHOP. THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE WORK FOR ABOUT A MONTH. ON SEPTEMBER 18 PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN THE RED LIGHT WHICH LOOKS LIKE A LIGHTING BOLT CAME ON . LOST POWER PULL OVER ON INTERSTATE CRANK UP
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND THE INFORMATION SYSTEM WERE BOTH DEFECTIVE. THE TPMS DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE TIRES HAD LOST PRESSURE. THE INFORMATION SYSTEM DID NOT ALERT HER TO ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
17 complaints- • ON 16JUL2011 I TRIED TO TURN ON MY AIR CONDITION IN MY VEHICLE BUT ALL IT DID WAS BLOW HOT AIR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHRYSLER GREENBRIER IN CHESAPEAKE VA WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. BEFORE THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ONE OF THE SALES PERSON TOLD "WE'LL IM GOING TO TELL YOU NOW I WE FIND THAT Y
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND A LOUD RATTLING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUS
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT A FIRE HAD ERUPTED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THAT THE FIRE BEGAN ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE T
“ON 16JUL2011 I TRIED TO TURN ON MY AIR CONDITION IN MY VEHICLE BUT ALL IT DID WAS BLOW HOT AIR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHRYSLER GREENBRIER IN CHESAPEAKE VA WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. BEFORE THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ONE OF THE SALES PERSON TOLD "WE'LL IM GOING TO TELL YOU NOW I WE FIND THAT Y”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
11 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 140 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A ROCK IN THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH, AND ROLLED OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BRO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: I CHECKED THE BOX FOR SEBRING, BUTI HAVE A 2010 PT CRUISER. THEIR WAS NO OPTION FOR PT CRUISER. I PURCHASED THE CAR 2/25/2010. IT HAS A DEFECTIVE DRIVER SEAT. SIDE OF SEAT KEEPS BREAKING. NUMEROUS PATCH REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE DEALERSHIP FROM MAY TO TODAY--9/17/2010. AT ONE TIME THE SEAT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND THE INFORMATION SYSTEM WERE BOTH DEFECTIVE. THE TPMS DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE TIRES HAD LOST PRESSURE. THE INFORMATION SYSTEM DID NOT ALERT HER TO ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: ON 16JUL2011 I TRIED TO TURN ON MY AIR CONDITION IN MY VEHICLE BUT ALL IT DID WAS BLOW HOT AIR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHRYSLER GREENBRIER IN CHESAPEAKE VA WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. BEFORE THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ONE OF THE SALES PERSON TOLD "WE'LL IM GOING TO TELL YOU NOW I WE FIND THAT Y
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chrysler SEBRING — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 140
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 6
- Crash reports
- 11
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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