Chrysler Sebring VIN Number Check

Enter a Chrysler Sebring VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details, the generation it belongs to and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

VIN prefix1C33C34C3

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Chrysler Sebring

About the Chrysler Sebring

Chrysler sold the Sebring in the US for model years 1995–2010, across three generations. Gen 1 first (1995–2000), then Gen 2 (2001–2006), and the Gen 3 took over for 2007–2010. Across those years NHTSA lists 36 vehicle recall campaigns and 3,873 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the Gen 1. Its 1996 and 1998 model years alone account for 738 of them, with owners bringing up suspension most often and structure and body after that. EPA rates the Gen 1 at 19–23 mpg combined, while the Gen 3 gets 18–24 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years1995–2010

GenerationsGen 1 · Gen 2 · Gen 3

NHTSA recall campaigns36

Owner complaints3,873 at NHTSA

Chrysler Sebring photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Chrysler Sebring generations

Three generations since the 1995 model year. The Gen 1 (1995–2000) has the most owner complaints, the Gen 2 (2001–2006) the most recall campaigns (14).

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Gen 3

2007–20103rd generation

1995200020052010

2007–2010· Generation 3 of 3

Gen 3 · 3rd generation

PlatformChrysler JS

EPA combined mpg18–24

NHTSA recalls12

Engines (EPA)

2.4 L 4-cyl · 2007–2010
2.7 L 6-cyl · 2007–2010
3.5 L 4-cyl · 2007
3.5 L 6-cyl · 2008–2010

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD, FWD
automatic (2007–2010)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (271)Engine and cooling (188)Air bags (148)2 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 840 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Gen 31C3LC46K?7N······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2007 Chrysler Sebring Base, built in Sterling Heights, Michigan

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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Sebring model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 36 campaigns on file for Sebring model years 1995–2010, and the 2001 shows up in more of them than any other year (9), ahead of the 1996 (8). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Chrysler Sebring owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Complaints peak with the 1996 (419 of 3,873). Tap any bar or generation.

3,873NHTSA complaints, 1995–2010

372mention a crash

115mention a fire

319injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearGen 3: 840 complaints · most for the 2008 (352)

Top complaint areas · Gen 3

Mentions in 840 complaints, 2007–2010.

Electrical system271

Engine and cooling188

Air bags148

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)127

Speed control / acceleration95

Steering48

Crashes 50Fires 34Injuries 42

2007–2010 (Gen 3)

NHTSA data summary

The 2008 stands out. On its own it has 352 of the ’s 840 complaints (42%), and owners across the generation name electrical system most often (271 mentions), then engine and cooling (188).

What Sebring owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2007–2010 (3rd generation)

The 2007 and 2008 draw the most complaints. NHTSA owners of both years most often describe the engine stalling while driving or at a stop, along with electrical, brake and shifting concerns. CarComplaints lists stalling at stops and peeling paint for 2007, the car shutting off at stop lights and a rotted subframe for 2008, and a battery that will not hold a charge and engine failure from oil sludge for 2010. Recalls cover corroded tire pressure connectors on 2007–2008 models that can cause no start and a dead battery, and restraint modules on some 2010 models. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

What to check before buying

Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the tire pressure connector recall on 2007 and 2008 models and the restraint module recall on 2010 models.
Ask for oil change records.
On the drive, let the car idle at stops to check for stalling, and look under the car for subframe rust.

Sources (5) and method

Sources:

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

Sebring complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Sebring version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

3,873complaints, 1995–2010

372mention a crash

115mention a fire

319injuries reported

9complaints report a death

Most complaints: 1996 (419), 2001 (387), 2002 (358)

1996 · 419 complaints

Crashes 51 · fires 14 · injuries 35 · complaints reporting a death 1

Suspension85

Service brakes61

Power train56

Electrical system51

Structure48

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Sebring CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 125 Sebring versions for model years 1995–2010. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 370 g/mi (2010). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Gen 11995–2000

19–23 mpg · CO₂ 386–468 g/mi

Gen 22001–2006

20–24 mpg · CO₂ 370–444 g/mi

Gen 32007–2010

18–24 mpg · CO₂ 370–494 g/mi

Model year2010

24combined MPG

370CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$2,800EPA yearly fuel cost

6–9/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

not ratedGreenhouse gas rating

BIN 4 · SULEV IIEmission standard

Cleanest gas version of 2010: Sebring · Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L — 24 MPG · 370 g/mi

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Sebring vs Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2007–2010. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the Sebring, against 1 for the Ford Focus and 25 for the Toyota Corolla. Pick a range to compare.

Chrysler SebringGen 3

Model years 2007–2010

NHTSA recall campaigns: 12
NHTSA owner complaints: 840
EPA combined mpg: 18–24
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.4, 3.5 L · 6-cyl 2.7, 3.5 L
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 271
Engine and cooling 188
Air bags 148

Ford Focus

Model years 2007–2010

NHTSA recall campaigns: 1
NHTSA owner complaints: 1,157
EPA combined mpg: 23–28
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0, 2.3 L
Drive (EPA): FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 235
Air bags 168
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 152

Toyota Corolla

Model years 2007–2010

NHTSA recall campaigns: 25
NHTSA owner complaints: 3,853
EPA combined mpg: 25–31
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 1.8, 2.4 L
Drive (EPA): FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Air bags 1,556
Steering 810
Speed control / acceleration 546

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Chrysler Sebring VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Sebring

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Gold Chrysler Sebring (third generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Cutlass, CC0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the VIN at the lower driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker and trunk lid label are secondary locations. Sebring Convertible adds a sticker near the convertible top stowage area. The Gen 3 generation starts with the 2007 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (7 for 2007) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Chrysler Sebring VIN questions

Which Chrysler Sebring model years have the most owner complaints?

The 1996 leads with 419, ahead of the 2001 (387) and 2002 (358). Those first two alone make up 21% of the 3,873 Sebring complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Chrysler Sebring had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 36 vehicle campaigns for model years 1995–2010, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, Gen 2 leads with 14. Then come the Gen 3 (12) and Gen 1 (10), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Chrysler Sebring recalls are high risk?

15V-338 and 16V-401 cover air bag inflator modules and how they deploy. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 97V-015, 03V-443, 04V-313, 07V-473 and 10V-475. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which Sebring generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the Gen 1 is 1995–2000 and the Gen 2 2001–2006. Gen 3 spans 2007–2010. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (7 is 2007).

What fuel economy does the Chrysler Sebring get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2007–2010 Gen 3 at 18–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 19–23 mpg for the 1995–2000 Gen 1 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Chrysler Sebring compare with the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla on recalls?

For 2007–2010 models the Sebring has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Ford Focus has 1, the Toyota Corolla 25. Complaints run 840, 1,157 and 3,853 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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