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2010 Chrysler Sebring: common problems and reliability
· 2006-2010An average Sebring year.
104 owner complaints, most about air bags. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Sebring?The 2010 Chrysler Sebring has 104 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and seat belts. Owners most often flag engine sludge and failure, especially with the 2.7l v6.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Chrysler Sebring vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sebring years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the Sebring?
Across the 15 Sebring model years we track, complaint volume runs from 45 (2009) to 483 (1996). With 104 complaints, the 2010 Sebring sits below the model's median of 277.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2010 Sebring
seat belts:pretensioner
Campaign 16V668000Chrysler (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.
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 10V475000CHRYSLER 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.
service brakes, hydraulic
Campaign 10V009000CHRYSLER 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.
What owners report on the 2006-2010 Sebring
Owner sentiment for the 2006-2010 Sebring is overwhelmingly negative, with the car frequently described as unreliable, poorly built, and a money pit.
- Very frequentEngine sludge and failure, especially with the 2.7L V6
- Very frequentElectrical problems, including dash light failure, failed grounds, and wiring harness damage
- RecurrentTransmission shifting issues and complete transmission failure
- RecurrentHeater core clogging, often from mixing incompatible antifreeze
- RecurrentAir conditioning condenser failure
Owner insights for the 2006-2010 Sebring. Read the full 2006-2010 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Sebring listings typically run $4,542–$7,345 across 1997 to 2010 model years.
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