2010 Chrysler Sebring problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (15) · Air Bags (10) · Engine (9)
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54 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2010-10-07 · campaign 10V475000 · 23,237 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-01-11 · campaign 10V009000 · 20,045 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (60)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter 2022-03-30 · 9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oil filter if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. recommended brands: wix, purolator, and napagold
Showing the 6 most recent of 60 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-12 · Electrical System“the horn is not working and the airbag light is on, diagnosed as broken clockspring.…”
2024-06-28 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“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. i put the car into park and lifted the hood, there were flames on the driver side of the car. the fire department was contacted and put the fire out. the car is totaled. …”
2023-09-11 · Steering“the steering wheel got stiff and hard to turn making turning a struggle. the shifting gears slipped and locked in place. the electronic throttle is is indicating a problem. these are just a problem over some time.…”
2023-06-12 · Air Bags · 85,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000. …”
2023-05-19 · Seat Belts“air bag light stays on at all times and it put fear of safety issue is a wreck is to happen. driver seatbelt light doesn’t go off, it’s as though when putting the belt on even though it’s latched it isn’t and causes the warning light to stay on.…”
2022-11-10 · Seats“the driver seat has a part that wears out and causes the power seat to move forward and backward on its slide track. eventually the part will fail and the seat will slide right into the steering wheel which will impact the drivers chest. the power seat has two acme threaded rods that drive the seat rails forward/ backwards to allow driver to adjus…”
2022-09-09 · Air Bags · 101,462 mi“the contact owns a 2010 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer performed a recall repair under nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). the dealer informed the contact that the recall was not related to the f…”
2021-03-31 · Service Brakes · 50,000 mi · 💥 crash“my son was driving forward up a hill. while driving the car started rolling backwards while in drive gear. then while the vehicle decided to roll backwards in drive gear he was unable to stop. since my son was unable to stop he put the car in park the vehicle still continue to roll backwards. as a result my son jumped out of the vehicle and the veh…”
2020-10-23 · Engine · 159,000 mi“jumped to mining chain at 159,000 miles i don't understand how or why .…”
2020-09-29 · Engine · 63,000 mi“driving vehicle on interstate with no warning car lost speed, stalled then shut off. would not start back up. vehicle tut owed to license mechanic and engine pistons was broken. engine blew up without signs. less than 64,000 miles.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.