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NHTSA lists 104 owner complaints for the 2010 Sebring, and air bags are the biggest group[1][2]. The car also has a recall for a module that may keep air bags from deploying, which owners say waited on parts[3][2].

104owner complaints[1]
3recalls[4]
20–24MPG combined (EPA)[5]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 104 owner complaints for this model year[1]. Of those, 8 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 3 an injury, and none report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports. One complaint can name more than one part, so the groups below add up to more than the total.

Component group Complaints
Air bags[2] 34
Engine[6] 21
Seat belts[7] 21
Electrical system[8] 17
Power train[9] 13
Brakes[10] 11
Steering[11] 8
Electronic stability control[12] 7

Air bags. There are 34 complaints, with 4 crashes and 2 injuries. The median mileage at failure was 77,000[2]. In a sample of complaints we read for this group, 5 of 12 describe owners waiting on a recall repair because parts were not available[2]. Another 3 of 12 describe air bags that did not deploy, or only partly deployed, in a crash[2].

Seat belts. There are 21 complaints[7]. In the sample we read, 9 of 12 are owners waiting on the recall that covers seat belts and air bags, again citing missing parts[7].

Engine. There are 21 complaints, with 4 fires[6]. In the sample we read, 4 of 12 describe air conditioning parts failing and costing the owner money[6]. Another 3 of 12 describe a fire, and 3 of 12 describe losing power or stalling on the road[6].

Electrical system. There are 17 complaints[8]. In the sample we read, 4 of 12 describe the electronic throttle control light coming on, followed by lost power or stalling, sometimes at highway speed[8]. Two more describe stalling with other warning lights.

Other groups. Power train has 13 complaints, brakes 11, steering 8 and stability control 7[9][10][11][12]. Brakes and steering each include crash reports, 4 for brakes and 2 for steering[10][11]. We did not read complaint texts for these groups, so we do not describe what owners say about them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists three recalls for this model year, newest first.

Before you buy, ask a dealer to check the VIN against all three. Owners can reach Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403[3].

Fuel economy

EPA lists six versions of the Sebring. All are front-wheel drive with an automatic. The 2.7L engine is listed for gasoline or E85, and the others for regular[15][16][5][17][18][19].

Body and engine City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl, 4-speed (and likewise for the other rows)[5] 21 / 30 / 24 $2,800
Sedan 2.7L 6-cyl, 4-speed[19] 19 / 27 / 22 $3,050
Sedan 3.5L 6-cyl, 6-speed[17] 16 / 27 / 20 $3,350
Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl, 4-speed[15] 20 / 29 / 23 $2,900
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl, 4-speed[18] 18 / 26 / 21 $3,200
Convertible 3.5L 6-cyl, 6-speed[16] 16 / 27 / 20 $3,350

The EPA fuel cost uses current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA's 5-star ratings are listed as not rated for the 4-door and for the convertible[20][21]. That means there is no star rating to compare. It is not a bad score.

Engine and size

The EPA test car list shows a 2010 Sebring with an electric motor rated at 235 hp[22]. That entry says nothing more about the engine, so do not read it as the rating for every Sebring.

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
Convertible Limited 2-door FWD[23] 194 in 72 in 59 in 109 in 3,957 lb
Convertible LX/Touring 2-door FWD[24] 194 in 72 in 59 in 109 in 3,845 lb
Sedan Limited 4-door AWD[25] 191 in 71 in 59 in 109 in 3,697 lb
Sedan Limited 4-door FWD[26] 191 in 71 in 59 in 109 in 3,525 lb
Sedan LX/Touring 4-door FWD[27] 191 in 71 in 59 in 109 in 3,311 lb

How 2010 compares with other years

1995: 132 complaints, 3 recalls19951996: 419 complaints, 8 recalls1997: 287 complaints, 6 recalls19971998: 319 complaints, 4 recalls1999: 264 complaints, 2 recalls19992000: 172 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 387 complaints, 9 recalls20012002: 358 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 74 complaints, 2 recalls20032004: 292 complaints, 4 recalls2005: 132 complaints, 3 recalls20052006: 197 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 339 complaints, 7 recalls20072008: 352 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 45 complaints, 2 recalls20092010: 104 complaints, 3 recalls1042010
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sebring model year. The 2010 is highlighted[4].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951323
19964198
19972876
19983194
19992642
20001721
20013879
20023582
2003742
20042924
20051323
20061970
20073397
20083524
2009452
20101043

NHTSA lists complaints and recalls for 16 Sebring model years, from 1995 to 2010[4]. The 2010 model has 104 complaints and 3 recalls[4].

Only two years have fewer complaints, 2003 with 74 and 2009 with 45[4]. For recalls, 2010 ties with 1995 and 2005 at 3 each[4]. Seven years have more recalls, and six have fewer[4]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so a low count can partly reflect fewer cars on the road.

Should you buy a used 2010 Sebring?

The complaint count is low for this model line, but the recalls matter more than the count[4]. Check that the air bag module recall 16V668 has been done, because owners reported long waits for parts and our facts do not show the current status[3][2]. Also confirm the power steering hose and brake clip recalls were handled[13][14]. The 3.5L versions have the highest estimated fuel cost at $3,350 a year[16][17]. have the highest estimated fuel cost at $3,350 a year[16][17]. Because NHTSA has no star rating for this car, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN recall check are the best way to judge a specific one[20][21].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chrysler Sebring?
Air bags are the largest complaint group with 34 of 104 complaints, followed by engine and seat belts with 21 each[1][2][6][7]. In the samples we read, owners describe recall waits, air conditioning part failures and throttle light stalling[2][6][8].
Does the 2010 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists three: an air bag control module (16V668), a power steering hose (10V475) and a brake booster clip (10V009)[3][13][14].
What gas mileage does the 2010 Sebring get?
EPA combined ratings range from 24 MPG for the sedan with the 2.4L engine to 20 MPG for the 3.5L versions[5][17][16].
Is the 2010 Sebring a good year compared with others?
Only 2003 and 2009 have fewer complaints than 2010's 104, and 2010 has 3 recalls, tied with 1995 and 2005[4].
What are the crash test ratings for the 2010 Sebring?
NHTSA lists the 4-door and the convertible as not rated[20][21].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring (8 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 34 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Recall 16V668, filed September 15, 2016: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chrysler Sebring model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Sebring, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. 21 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 4 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 69,202). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 21 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 17 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 83,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 13 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 105,406). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 11 complaints name the brakes component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,079). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 8 complaints name the steering component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 7 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 104,992). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 10V475, filed October 7, 2010: Steering › Electric Power Assist System. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 10V009, filed January 11, 2010: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. NHTSA recall database
  15. EPA rating for Sebring Convertible, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Sebring Convertible, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 27 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Sebring, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 27 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Sebring Convertible, 2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Sebring, 2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  21. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, C FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  22. EPA Test Car List, 2010 Chrysler Sebring with electric motor: rated 235 hp. www.epa.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LIMITED 2DR FWD: length 194 in, width 72 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,957 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LX/TOURING 2DR FWD: length 194 in, width 72 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,845 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  25. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEBRING LIMITED 4DR SEDAN AWD: length 191 in, width 71 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,697 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  26. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEBRING LIMITED 4DR SEDAN FWD: length 191 in, width 71 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,525 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  27. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEBRING LX/TOURING 4DR SEDAN FWD: length 191 in, width 71 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,311 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.