Takata recall. I have tried several times to get an appointment for this defect. They schedule me in september 19; 2017. The morning of the appointment before leaving, I gave them a call it was then that I was told the parts did not come in. I have another appointment for december 5 2017. I hope they can repair the problem.
2010 Chrysler Sebring airbags problems
severe 29 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
1fire
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 29 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 29 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 6 model years of Chrysler Sebring in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2010 Sebring has documented air bag deployment failures in actual crashes, plus a widespread recall (16V668000) for air bag and seat belt issues that sat unrepaired for years due to parts shortages. Avoid this model unless you can verify the recall is complete and air bag system is functioning properly.
Owners report persistent air bag warning lights illuminating at various mileages (70,000–85,000 miles), sometimes flickering on and off while driving. More seriously, multiple complaints document complete air bag non-deployment during crashes—including a rollover at 60 mph where neither driver nor passenger bags deployed, leaving occupants with bruising and a broken shoulder, and a 35 mph side-impact where air bags did not fully deploy, resulting in back, neck, and arm injuries.
The major issue is NHTSA Recall 16V668000 (October 2016) for air bag and seat belt pretensioner problems. Owners waiting months to years for repair parts that were never delivered. Dealers repeatedly confirmed parts were unavailable and FCA had not provided them. Multiple owners reported contacting both dealers and the manufacturer multiple times with no resolution, and one escalated through a congressman's office. Drivers expressed serious safety concerns, particularly parents unwilling to drive children in the recalled vehicle.
Seat belt problems accompany the air bag issues—warning lights that won't turn off even with the belt properly fastened, and belts that feel unlatched despite being secured. One complaint also reports a fire originating under the hood on the driver side during a low-speed parking maneuver.
Same Chrysler Sebring airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Air bag warning light illumination
Driver-side or general air bag warning light comes on while driving or at idle, indicating a malfunction in the air bag system.
When: At 70,000 miles; at 85,000 miles; intermittently while driving
Symptoms owners cite: Air bag warning light illuminated; Light stays on continuously; Light flickers on and off while driving
Repairs/costs cited: One complaint mentions unknown driver-side air bag part needing replacement; vehicles not yet repaired at dealerships
Air bag non-deployment during crashes
Air bags fail to deploy when impact is sufficient to warrant deployment, leaving occupants unprotected.
When: At approximately 12,000 miles; at 35 mph impact; during vehicle rollover scenario
Symptoms owners cite: Driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy on rollover crash at 60 mph; Air bag did not deploy in 35 mph side impact; Only passenger air bag deployed when all bags should have; driver-side failed
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle totaled in rollover; occupants sustained bruising and broken shoulder; another accident resulted in back, neck, and arm injuries
Recall parts shortage and excessive delays
NHTSA Campaign 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) remedy parts unavailable for extended periods, leaving vehicles under recall without repair path.
When: Recall issued October 2016; as of August/December 2017, parts still not available; some complaints reference years of waiting
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notice received but parts unavailable at dealers; Manufacturer states no estimated delivery date; Multiple contact attempts to dealer and manufacturer with no parts arrival
Codes mentioned: 16V668000
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report waiting 6+ months to years; dealers confirm parts not received from FCA; one complaint references congressional inquiry
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V668000 issued; parts unavailable, no timeline provided
Driver-side seat belt malfunction
Seat belt warning indicator remains on even when belt is properly fastened, or seat belt does not stay latched.
When: At idle and while driving; related to recall 16V668000
Symptoms owners cite: Seat belt warning light stays on continuously when belt is fastened; Beeping and flashing warning signal will not stop; Belt appears not latched despite being fastened
Codes mentioned: 16V668000
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed; part of recall 16V668000 waiting for remedy parts
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V668000 includes seat belt pretensioner issue
Electrical fire under hood
Fire initiated on driver side of engine compartment while vehicle was in gear during parking maneuver.
When: At low mileage during normal vehicle operation (June 2024)
Symptoms owners cite: Loud pop sound from under hood; Smoke from driver side of hood; Flames visible under hood
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle totaled; fire department called to extinguish
Synthesized from 29 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
2010 Chrysler sebring. Consumer writes in regards to occupant restraint controller safety recall. *ld the consumer requested information on having a recall completed. Updated 10/04/2017*js
Seat belt on drivers side signals malfunction when fastened and no amount of tightening stops the beeping and flashing signal. The car is in motion and this occurence is not observed when automobile is standing still.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Chrysler Sebring?
It's a meaningful issue. 29 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 29 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 77,562 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chrysler/Sebring.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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