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JS platform

2010 Chrysler Sebring — 2.0L L4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Sebring 2.0L L4.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0L L4

The 2010 Chrysler Sebring is a passenger car built on the JS platform, powered by a 2.0L inline-four engine, and it sits near the end of the model’s production run (1995–2013). With 104 total owner complaints and three recalls, its most frequently reported issue involves the air bags and seat belts, placing this year in the lower half of the model’s complaint history—far below the 1996 peak of 483 complaints but above the 2011 low of just three. This positions the 2010 Sebring as a relatively typical late-model example, where the platform’s known safety-related concerns remain the primary reliability focus for researchers.

Model year2010200620052004200320022001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP215-55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter04891713AB alt 04891926AB
Spark plugSP00ZFR5AP alt SP0ZFR5F11
BatteryBB86F101AA alt BB34A901AA
Front wiper bladesWBF00024AB alt WBF00022AB
Serpentine belt04891935AC alt 04891704AA
Thermostat68237102AA alt 55111017AB
Cabin air filter05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight3957 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz

Service checks

Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle52 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0024 in / 0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.386 in / 1.02 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.402 in / 1.028 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.331 in / 0.961 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 65.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 65.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.45 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Chrysler Sebring generated 104 complaints, three recalls, and zero federal investigations, doubling the 45 complaints seen in 2009 but representing a sharp decline from the 2007-2008 highs of 339 and 352 complaints. Across the 2007-2010 span, the federal record shows a pronounced spike in owner complaints during 2007-2008 followed by a steep drop in 2009, a partial rebound in 2010, and a near-total collapse to just three complaints in 2011. The 2010 model’s most frequently cited issues involved air bags and seat belts with 16 reports, air bags alone with 12, engine with 9, and service brakes with 6, though the data does not specify underlying causes; the year also logged 8 crash-related and 5 fire-related complaints. With recalls holding at a modest three and investigations at zero, 2010 occupies a middle position—cleaner than the peak-problem 2007-2008 period yet notably noisier than the minimal-complaint 2011-2013 years. Given this elevated federal footprint relative to the immediately surrounding 2009 and 2011 model years, the 2010 Sebring is not the strongest choice in this generation and would likely be passed over in favor of a 2011 or later example with markedly lower complaint activity.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
61
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
104
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 5 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 104 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags,Seat Belts16
Air Bags12
Engine9
Service Brakes6
Electrical System6
Power Train4
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control3
Structure3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V668000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 15/09/2016

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… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016…

10V475000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 07/10/2010

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… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 61 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1040872025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91001962023-07-27EquipmentLubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily…
S22090000042022-04-02Engine And Engine CoolingIf a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

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