2010 Chrysler Sebring Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,079miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 12% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,079 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving into work on june 27, 2016 at 7:45 am I proceeded off the highway ramp and my brake light came on I pushed the brake and pressed the emergency brake thinking some how that will help; however it didn't and after about 10 minutes it went off. I went to work and it was fine. Again this morning july 7 at 8:20 the same thing has happened this morning and now my back brakes are squeaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10883285, filed 2016-07, 89,000 miles“On may 31, 2013, I was traveling to visit family for easter. My twenty-month-old son was also in my vehicle. Driving at approximately 30-35 miles per hour, less than 2 RPM, around a curve when I lost all power steering out of nowhere and could not steer. Also my brakes went all the way to the floor and would not work. I was unable to control my vehicle. The vehicle went off the embankment uncontrollably, almost flipping and hitting concrete plates head on and that quick the vehicle came to a stop. During impact I smacked my face off of the steering wheel, suffering a bloody broken nose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10507374, filed 2013-04, 57,000 miles“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. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileages were 28,207. Updated 01/31/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10487187, filed 2012-12, 28,207 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 35 MPH, the contact had to depress the brake pedal multiple times to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to drive at slow speeds to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 10v009000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11210361, filed 2019-05, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler serbring. While making a turn, the steering became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred intermittently. In addition, while driving 35 MPH, the brakes failed to respond when the pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power control module and the brake hydraulic pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 10v009000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 10v475000(steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837256, filed 2016-02, 99,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V009000Jan 11, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010…Covers: Chrysler Sebring 2010, Dodge RAM 2009–2010, Jeep Liberty 2010 +4 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | 12% |
| 2009 | 7 | 16% |
| 2008 | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 | 35 | 10% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 | 15 | 16% |
| 1999 | 13 | 8% |
| 1998 | 35 | 13% |
| 1997 | 32 | 15% |
| 1996 | 55 | 16% |
| 1995 | 35 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring
27 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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