What years of the Chrysler Sebring Conv should I avoid?

NHTSA complaint data points to the 2006 and 2008 model years, with complaint indexes of 75 and 100, the two worst among the five years covered.

Is there a best year for the Chrysler Sebring Conv?

No. Every model year is capped by recall campaigns, so none qualifies as Good or Best. The 2010, with a complaint index of 50, is the lowest-risk option among the Caution-rated years.

What is the most common problem with the Chrysler Sebring Conv?

Across all years, Electrical System issues are the top problem area, making up 41% of the 195 total complaints, followed by Engine at 23% and Airbags at 18%.

Does the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv have engine problems?

Yes. Engine complaints make up 32% of all 2008 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 66,371, and NHTSA data includes a report of an engine fire shortly after parking.

How reliable is the 2010 Chrysler Sebring Conv compared to other years?

The 2010 has a complaint index of 50, lower than the 2006 (75) and 2008 (100), making it the lowest-risk year, though it still carries a Caution verdict due to recall campaigns.

Chrysler Sebring Conv Best and Worst Years (2006–2010)

Avoid the 2006 and 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv, which have complaint indexes of 75 and 100 and rank worst and second-worst out of five model years. No year earns a Good or Best verdict; 2010, with a complaint index of 50, is the lowest-risk choice.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2008Lowest-risk years:Caution 2010

Model years: 5; 2006–2010
NHTSA complaints: 195
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

Sebring Conv Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chrysler Sebring Conv problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	Avoid	75	59	4	0	Electrical System	—	—
2007	No verdict	0	2	0	0	Electrical System	—	—
2008	Avoid	100	114	2	1	Engine	—	—
2009	No verdict	25	2	0	0	Brakes	—	—
2010	Caution	50	18	1	0	Airbags	—	—

Sebring Conv years to avoid: what went wrong

2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv Index 100 · 114 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2008 Sebring Conv has the highest complaint index of any year, 100, with 114 total complaints, the most of any model year. Engine problems lead at 32% of complaints with a median mileage of 66,371, including a report of an engine fire minutes after the vehicle was parked. Electrical System issues followed closely at 31%, sharing the same median mileage. Structure & Body complaints, 19% of the total with a median mileage of 25,450, included convertible-top mechanisms that failed to retract properly and left the trunk lid stuck open. Transmission & Powertrain complaints made up 15%, with a median mileage of 42,125.

2008 engine problems →2008 electrical system problems →2008 structure & body problems →

2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv Index 75 · 59 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2006 Sebring Conv has a complaint index of 75, the second-highest of the five model years, with 59 total complaints. Electrical System issues dominate, making up 69% of complaints for this year, with a median failure mileage of 48,800 miles. Owners describe unexpected rapid idling, horns that activate on their own, and dashboard airbag warning lights turning on without cause. Airbags accounted for 37% of complaints, with a median mileage of 55,000, including reports of non-deployment during crashes and Takata-related recalls. Structure & Body complaints, at 8%, included convertible-top water leaks around 30,470 miles that persisted after dealer seal repairs.

2006 electrical system problems →2006 airbags problems →

Most common Chrysler Sebring Conv problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Electrical System79 (41%)
Engine45 (23%)
Airbags36 (18%)
Structure & Body27 (14%)
Transmission & Powertrain22 (11%)
Brakes18 (9%)
Other17 (9%)
Steering11 (6%)
Seat Belts10 (5%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chrysler Sebring Conv should I avoid?: NHTSA complaint data points to the 2006 and 2008 model years, with complaint indexes of 75 and 100, the two worst among the five years covered.
Is there a best year for the Chrysler Sebring Conv?: No. Every model year is capped by recall campaigns, so none qualifies as Good or Best. The 2010, with a complaint index of 50, is the lowest-risk option among the Caution-rated years.
What is the most common problem with the Chrysler Sebring Conv?: Across all years, Electrical System issues are the top problem area, making up 41% of the 195 total complaints, followed by Engine at 23% and Airbags at 18%.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv have engine problems?: Yes. Engine complaints make up 32% of all 2008 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 66,371, and NHTSA data includes a report of an engine fire shortly after parking.
How reliable is the 2010 Chrysler Sebring Conv compared to other years?: The 2010 has a complaint index of 50, lower than the 2006 (75) and 2008 (100), making it the lowest-risk year, though it still carries a Caution verdict due to recall campaigns.