2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 4, 2017 · 18 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sebring Sedan years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. That is the most of any Sebring Sedan model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (14 complaints, 78%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System14 · ~80,000 mi
Air Bags5 · ~87,500 mi
Steering3 · ~121,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~24,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~24,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~177,000 mi
Structure1
Suspension1 · ~141,500 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~105,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~177,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1478%80,000——
Air Bags528%87,500——
Steering317%121,000——
Latches/locks/linkages16%24,000——
Power Train16%24,000——
Service Brakes16%177,000——
Structure16%———
Suspension16%141,500——
Unknown or Other16%105,000——
Vehicle Speed Control16%177,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 5 complaints
2011: 4201142012: 3201232013: 1201312014: 5201452015: 3201532016: 1201612017: 120171

n = 18 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chrysler sebring sedan. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle accelerated independently and the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The contact could not stop the…

Air Bags · received May 4, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10983535

Ball joint and ball stud, separated and broken, causing loss of control of vehicle. This occured on the passenger front side. Vehicle was in motion. Back side also has become extremely loose and grinding, advised it also will separate and break, causing an accident and loss of control of vehicle…

Suspension · received Sep 25, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10909500

I am joining the many other owners who's horns go off, with out warning car off or car on. At the same time the horn now seems to have stopped working entirely leaving me no way to warn other drivers that do not see me. I can confirm the costive a repair is on the $1100 range and my local chrysler…

Air Bags · received Oct 26, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10786104

About 4:30 pm (rush hour) on 20 october 2015 i was driving south on i-95 south of washington dc when the horn sounded continuously and unexpectedly, surprising me and drivers near me. I was going straight at about 60 mph. It stopped after i firmly depressed the horn pad twice. After i arrived at…

Electrical System · received Oct 22, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10785449

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler sebring sedan. While driving 11 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…

Electrical System · received Jul 28, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10744219

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 14 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Sedan model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.