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2010 Chrysler Sebring

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Owner complaints for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 132.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

55 reports with mileage · 31 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seat Belts. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

7 crash reports5 fire reports2 injury reports

What owners actually said

86 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR WAS DAMAGED…

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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 YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR WAS DAMAGED WE CAN FIX IT BUT IT WILL NOT BE COVERED ON YOUR WARRANTY BECAUSE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR NATURAL DAMAGE". AFTER THEY INSPECTED MY VEHICLE HE RESPONDED "I HAVE BAD NEWS YOUR COMPRESSOR HAS A HOLE, MAYBE A ROCK HIT IT" AND THE PRICE TO FIX IT WOULD BE 1,500. I EXPLAINED TO HIM I DID NOT HAVE ANY ACCIDENTS, DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AT ALL. I HAVE CONTACTED THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. THEY STATED CHRYSLER RESPONDED THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. I AM SO UPSET I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE LAST YEAR SEPTEMBER AND HAVE BEEN WITHOUT AIR CONDITION SINCE JULY OF THIS YEAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10422962

30,000 miles · Aug 16, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 FULL, CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE…

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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 FULL, CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000. UPDATED 9/19/11 *CN UPDATED 10/28/11. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10419634

26,000 miles · May 20, 2011
Electrical SystemTires

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 WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC W…

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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 WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO COULD NOT PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,270. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000.

NHTSA ODI #10402203

1,000 miles · Mar 27, 2011
Tires

PURCHASED BRAND NEW 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING ON JANUARY 24, 2011 FROM STERLING HGTS DODGE IN STERLING HGTS, MI. EVER SINCE I GOT THE CAR, THE IDIOT TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING ON THE XWAY ABOUT 10 MILES AND STAYS ON FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN GOES OFF. IT COMES ON WHEN IT RAINS OR IS REAL COLD OUTSIDE UNDER 20 DEGR…

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PURCHASED BRAND NEW 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING ON JANUARY 24, 2011 FROM STERLING HGTS DODGE IN STERLING HGTS, MI. EVER SINCE I GOT THE CAR, THE IDIOT TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING ON THE XWAY ABOUT 10 MILES AND STAYS ON FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN GOES OFF. IT COMES ON WHEN IT RAINS OR IS REAL COLD OUTSIDE UNDER 20 DEGREES AND STAYS ON. I CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURES ON ALL 4 TIRES AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I DROVE IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THESE SENSORS. THEY CHECKED MY TIRE PRESSURES AND ALL WERE CORRECT. JUST DRIVE IT SOME MORE MILES AND THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF WAS WHAT WAS SAID TO ME. THIS PROBLEM IS CONSISTENTLY GOING ON AND OFF EVERY WEEK! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BY SOME OUTSIDE AGENCY TO FORCE CHRYSLER TO REPLACE ALL THESE TIRE SENSORS. EVERY WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK, THE SAME THING HAPPENS. I AM TIRED OF IT. I AM TIRED OF NOT GETTING HELP FROM CHRYSLER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10393031

5,000 miles · Sep 17, 2010
Seats

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 MOVED FORWARD AND MY KNEES WE…

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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 MOVED FORWARD AND MY KNEES WERE LOCKED AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE BACK. CAR HAS A POWER SEAT. MOST OF THE PATCH REPAIRS ONLY LASTED FOR 2- 3 WEEKS. SEAT CLIPS, SIDE MOUNTING STAND, SEAT CUSHION, COVER HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST TWICE. CLIPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. DEALERSHIP SAYS PROBLEM IS A DESIGN FLAW, AND THAT THEY HAVE SEEN SEVERAL PT CRUISERS WITH THE PROBLEM. I ASKED REPEATEDLY FOR A NEW DRIVER SEAT. TWO WEEKS AGO, I TOOK MY COMPLAINT TO CHRYSLER SERVICE AND THEY REFUSED TO AUTHORIZE A NEW SEAT. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE SEAT DOES NOT COME AS A SINGLE REPLACEMENT UNIT, AND THAT ALL PARTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO BUILD ME A NEW SEAT BOTTOM. THE DEALERSHIP FINALLY AGREED TODAY TO DO THIS. IN CALLING CHRYSLER ON A FOLLOW UP TODAY, CHYRSLER INFORMED ME THAT REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE REIMBURSED TO THE DEALERSHIP UNLESS THE DEALERSHIP COULD JUSTIFY ALL THE PARTS WERE BROKEN. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY UNDER WARRANTY...ABOUT 10,500 MILES. I HAVE NOT PAID FOR ANY REPAIRS, BUT IT IS A BIG INCONVENIENCE (AND I THINK A SAFETY HAZARD). DEALERSHIP SAYS CHRYSLER NEEDS TO MAKE A DESIGN MODIFICATION. I HAVE OWNED 5 PT CRUISERS. THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS BEEN TROUBLESOME. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE BREAKDOWN. I AM LOSING PATIENCE AND TRUST IN THE COMPANY. I AM CONSIDERING PURSUING LEMON LAW RIGHTS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10356199

13,483 miles · Jun 17, 2010
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE OFF AND WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE HEADLIGHT POWER SWITCH, THE TAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE AUTOMATICALLY AND A POSSIBLE FAILURE COULD EXIST IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE OFF AND WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE HEADLIGHT POWER SWITCH, THE TAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE AUTOMATICALLY AND A POSSIBLE FAILURE COULD EXIST IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,483.

NHTSA ODI #10336819

Official recalls

3

16V668000 · Air Bags; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seat Belts:pretensioner

Sep 15, 2016

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 & remedy

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.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Seat Belts:pretensioner

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.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE

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.

Air Bags

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.

10V475000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Oct 7, 2010

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 & remedy

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.

10V009000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Jan 11, 2010

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.