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JS platform

2010 Chrysler Sebring — 2.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Sebring 2.7L V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.7L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2010 Chrysler Sebring is a JS-platform passenger car powered by a 2.7L V6 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway while requiring 5.5 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 API oil. With three recalls on record and air bag and seat belt issues constituting the top complaint category among 104 total owner reports, this model year presents a markedly quieter reliability profile than the 483-complaint peak registered in 1996. Situated near the end of the 1995–2013 production span, the 2010 variant occupies a position in the nameplate’s downward-trending grievance history, offering researchers a concrete reference point for late-generation unit behavior that stands above the 2011 low of three complaints yet well below the early-era highs.

Model year20102009200620052004200320022001

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter04891713AB alt 04891926AB
Spark plug68304018AA alt SZFR5LP13G
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.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 27 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2010 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2008 Touring Convertible
186 hpHorsepower (as tested)
191 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008Touring Convertible 2.7L V69.60 sec17.30 sec186 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 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 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · 5W-30 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts125 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsM6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.495-.605 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5,130-6,270 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure45-105 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
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

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
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 sits in a transitional phase of the nameplate's federal complaint arc, arriving after a sharp decline from the 2007–2008 peak years (339 and 352 complaints respectively) but showing a modest rebound from 2009's unusually low 45 complaints, landing at 104 complaints with 3 recalls and zero investigations. This represents a relatively moderate position in the generation's trajectory—well below the worst years but not as quiet as the 2009 model year that preceded it. Notably, the top complaint areas are dominated by air bag and seat belt concerns (16 combined, plus 12 air bag-specific), followed by engine (9) and service brakes (6), and the year carries 8 crash complaints and 5 fire complaints, figures the data does not attribute to any specified root cause. The years immediately following 2010 show complaint counts dropping to near zero (3 in 2011, 0 in 2012 and 2013), though TSBs actually rise into the 76–97 range, suggesting either ongoing technical refinements or a model transition. For a buyer, the 2010 is a middle-of-the-road year in this generation—not the worst, but the air bag-dominated complaint profile and presence of crash and fire complaints warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection of those systems before committing.

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

How much oil does the 2010 Sebring 2.7L V6 take?

5.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API OR 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Sebring have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.7L V6 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.