How common are engine problems on the 2010 Chrysler Sebring?

NHTSA lists 21 engine complaints for the 2010 Sebring, which is 24% of all 86 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component.

At what mileage do 2010 Sebring engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 80,000 miles.

Do the engine complaints involve fires?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 fires among the reported incidents in this component area, with 1 crash and no injuries.

2010 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 21 engine complaints for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 24% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners report engine-bay fires and electronic throttle control failures, with a median mileage at failure of 80,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Engine complaints: 21; 24% of 86
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke and fire erupting from the front end of the vehicle, sometimes while parked and sometimes while driving at low speed.
Several complaints describe the electronic throttle control light coming on followed by sudden loss of power or deceleration while driving at highway speed.
Some drivers report the engine stalling completely on the freeway, with the vehicle temporarily restarting before failing again.
One complaint describes the car failing to start at all, with electrical accessories still working but the engine not turning over.
A few owners noted the fire department was called after flames spread from under the hood, in one case destroying the vehicle.

When 2010 Chrysler Sebring engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 1, 2011, latest Mar 31, 2021.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Mar 2021; peak Sep 2011 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sebring model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201021 (24%)
20111 (33%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2010 Chrysler Sebring?: NHTSA lists 21 engine complaints for the 2010 Sebring, which is 24% of all 86 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component.
At what mileage do 2010 Sebring engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 80,000 miles.
Do the engine complaints involve fires?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 fires among the reported incidents in this component area, with 1 crash and no injuries.