2010 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 15%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,282miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 15% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,282 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“This incident occurred will traveling on the freeway at 65 MPH. Without notice the electronic throttle control light illuminate and the car decelerated from 65mph to 35mph. This deceleration almost cause the car following to almost rear-end my car. This problem has occurred on other dodge/Chrysler vehicle. I would like for this to be investigated before someone lose their life.”
NHTSA complaint #10654051, filed 2014-11, 23,458 miles“The electronic throttle light comes on and the RPM decreases then engine stalls. Several times I was able to restart engine and it has now completely failed. I see numerous reports of this issue online but no specific repair for this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10862809, filed 2016-05, 121,000 miles“I purchased a 2010 Chrysler Sebring with a 2.7 liter lh engine from meador jeep dealership in approximately 2014. It had approximately 32k miles on the odometer. As I am retired, and no longer have a commute to work, I do not drive more than 8k a year. In february 2016 I heard a rattling noise in the engine and took the car to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. On february 25, 2016 the dealership replaced the timing chain ( timing tensioner ) for a cost of $795.83. …”
NHTSA complaint #10873712, filed 2016-06, 40,000 miles“I was getting off the freeway and the car started to slow down and stutter so I turned off the main road and the engine turned off and the power steering went out. Luckily it was a sunday so there wasn't any traffic behind me but if there had been there could have been an accident since I had no control over power steering or the engine shutting off. There was no indication on the dash board that there was a major issue. I tried to start it a few times but had to wait over 5 minutes before it finally started. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691613, filed 2015-03, 74,563 miles“My husband was driving downs the freeway, we were on our way to a wedding next thing we know the made a noise and start slowing way down while on the freeway. Luckily my husband was able to pull over. The car totally stop working. We waited for a little while and the car started back up we were trying to get out of the hot sun. That day it was a whopping 90 degree outside I was very upset. We we able to get the car to the other side of freeway to pull off and the car went out again and would not start.we called a toll trunk which took them an hour to get to us. …”
NHTSA complaint #10681941, filed 2015-02, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 42 | 18% |
| 2007 | 42 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring
27 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsBrakes
10 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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