Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1997.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 Sebring | 238 | 4 |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 |
| 2006 Sebring | 120 | 0 |
| 2005 Sebring | 75 | 3 |
| 2004 Sebring | 220 | 4 |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 Sebring | 210 | 2 |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Sebring | 172 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system478
- Air bags381
- Engine and engine cooling377
- Power train340
- Suspension338
- Service brakes, hydraulic250
- Structure244
- Vehicle speed control212
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 223 Sebring vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 169 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 | 23 |
| 2009 | 17 | 12 |
| 2008 | 38 | 23 |
| 2007 | 35 | 25 |
| 2006 | 23 | 17 |
| 2005 | 23 | 14 |
| 2004 | 23 | 18 |
| 2003 | 5 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 | 9 |
| 2000 | 4 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 13 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.6–11.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| 2006 | Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.7 | 10.5 |
| 2005 | Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.7 | 10.5 |
| 2004 | Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.7 | 10.5 |
| 2003 | Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.7 | 10.5 |
| 2002 | Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.6 | 8.7 | 10.8 |
| 2001 | Sebring · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| 2000 | Sebring · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.5 | 9.3 | 11.6 |
| 1999 | Sebring · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 8.2 | 10.4 |
| 1998 | Sebring · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 8.1 | 10.4 |
| 1997 | Sebring · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 8.2 | 10.4 |
| 1996 | Sebring · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.1 | 10.3 |
| 1995 | Sebring · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 7.9 | 10.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
31 Sebring cars are on the New Zealand register; 32% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| 2007 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
386 Sebring cars are on Dutch roads; 37% arrived later as imports, and 1 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48 | €41,284 |
| 2008 | 59 | €45,618 |
| 2007 | 36 | €33,489 |
| 2005 | 40 | €36,942 |
| 2004 | 41 | — |
| 2003 | 41 | — |
| 2002 | 49 | — |
| 2001 | 72 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,206 Sebring cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 98% petrol, 2% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58 | 220,000 km |
| 2009 | 48 | 207,000 km |
| 2008 | 170 | 216,000 km |
| 2007 | 202 | 234,000 km |
| 2006 | 254 | 198,000 km |
| 2005 | 153 | 199,000 km |
| 2004 | 97 | 211,000 km |
| 2003 | 119 | 198,000 km |
| 2002 | 66 | 225,000 km |
| 2001 | 39 | 202,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
261 Sebring cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | — |
| 2009 | 122 | 130 |
| 2008 | 94 | 147 |
| 2007 | 36 | 49 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
489 Sebring cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 57% passed first time, against 58% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 268 | 59% |
| 2008 | 221 | 54% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Sebring | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.4% | 19.2% |
| Brakes | 16.4% | 10.6% |
| Suspension | 15.7% | 16.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Tyres | 9.0% | 7.6% |
| Visibility | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| Steering | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.5% | 1.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
1,114 new Chrysler Sebring cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2015, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2015 the largest markets were Belgium (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 5 | — |
| 2011 | 87 | — |
| 2010 | 1,021 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
36 campaigns cover the Sebring; the latest 12 are below.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
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.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
NHTSA recalls