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2012 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#4 most-complained of 4 Sebring years

The 2012 Chrysler Sebring shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 in NHTSA data, ranking 4th (best) among the 4 model years tracked. It has 1 recall, covering airbags, with no do-not-drive status.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2012 Chrysler Sebring problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2012 Chrysler Sebring recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Airbags442,320 vehicles

    Air bags

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

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

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

2012 compared with other Sebring years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Avoid10086321.5
2011No verdict6731—
2012No verdict001—
2013No verdict3301—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
NHTSA data shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2012 Sebring, and it ranks 4th out of 4 model years with data, meaning it has the fewest reported problems relative to other Sebring years.
What recalls does the 2012 Chrysler Sebring have?
The 2012 Sebring has 1 recall, covering the airbags. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint component. This is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year Chrysler Sebring should I avoid?
Among the years with data, the 2010 Sebring has a complaint index of 100 and 86 complaints, with a verdict of Avoid. The 2012 model, by comparison, shows 0 complaints and ranks best of the 4 years tracked.
Does the 2012 Sebring have any reported crashes or injuries?
NHTSA lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths for the 2012 Chrysler Sebring.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.