Chrysler Sebring problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 83 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Chrysler Sebring (2005–2013). The 2008 Sebring has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
83
Recalls
5
Model years
9
Worst year
2008

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Chrysler Sebring model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chrysler Sebring years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2008 Chrysler Sebring — 33 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2013 (0 complaints).

Every Chrysler Sebring model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2013 Sebring00001—
2012 Sebring00001—
2011 Sebring00001—
2010 Sebring122103Airbags
2009 Sebring70000Transmission & Drivetrain
2008 Sebring330200Electrical System
2007 Sebring150000Electrical System
2006 Sebring114070Seats & Seat Belts
2005 Sebring51011Electrical System

Most common Chrysler Sebring problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    25 complaints
  • Engine
    21 complaints
  • Airbags
    20 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    15 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    9 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    9 complaints
  • Lighting
    7 complaints
  • Suspension
    5 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chrysler Sebring received by NHTSA each month.

Chrysler Sebring recalls

  • Recall 16V668000Sep 15, 20161,435,625 vehiclesModel years 2010

    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.

  • Recall 15V338000Jun 2, 2015443,442 vehiclesModel years 2005

    Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

  • Recall 13V282000Jul 2, 2013442,320 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 10V475000Oct 7, 201023,237 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.

  • Recall 10V009000Jan 11, 201020,045 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.

Other Chrysler models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology