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severe Owners of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Sebring | 16 |
| 2007 Sebring | 12 |
| 2008 Sebring | 22 |
| 2009 Sebring | 3 |
| 2010 Sebring (this page) | 8 |
Of the 8 steering complaints filed for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
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.
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
This car for sure is a lemon. I am attaching the e-mail that I have sent to several people. This car has given me nothing but trouble. Please help me with some much needed advice. Last september 2012, the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle had 52,000 miles on when the first rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was repaired. However, it still had the same noise as before. The dealer then stated…
Igination issues my steering wheel locks on me. I have to sit for at least 5 mins before I can turn the key to start my car. As in driving my car acts as if it wants to stop while driving.
2010 Chrysler sebring. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle racking pinion problems. *smd the consumer stated the rack pinion failed again three years later. When the consumer picked the vehicle up, from the dealer, the noise was still there. The consumer returned to the dealer, and according to their diagnosis, the vehicle needed a new steering column. When the consumer picked the vehicle…
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
Based on the 8 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 67,000 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.
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover steering issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.