2010 Chrysler Sebring Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 5% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Whitish/grayish smoke was billowing out of front end of car. Patrons driving alerted us & we exited vehicle. As we vacated vehicle we realized purse was still in vehicle, we ran to retrieve it & as we retrieved belongings, fire engulfed front end of vehicle & shot through front of vehicle & engulfed the entire front portion of vehicle & inside of vehicle. Power steering fluid dripped on engine which ignited the fire. As fire firefighters extinguished the first fire & as the first fire died down the vehicle erupted in flames once again which was ignited by fuel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10735203, filed 2015-07, 86,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10422962, filed 2011-09“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she noticed that a fire had erupted from the interior of the vehicle. The fire department was called and advised that the fire began on the front passenger side of the vehicle but could not determine the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure nor repaired. The current and failure mileages were 59,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10454870, filed 2012-04, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact started the ignition and a loud rattling noise emitted from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to determine the cause of failure or pinpoint where the noise was coming from. The manufacturer was notified and the engineer was unable to provide a resolution. The approximate failure mileage was 4,888 updated 04/10/12”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 37 | 11% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 52 | 24% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 48 | 23% |
| 2001 | 89 | 37% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring
27 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsSteering
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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