2006 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 11th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (58 complaints, 48%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 120owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chrysler Sebring problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 58 | 48% | 67,000 | “horn goes” (24%) | — |
| Air Bags | 30 | 25% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 11% | 82,458 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 8% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 8% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 4% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% | 66,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 260 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chrysler Sebring recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring.
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.
My passenger airbag spontaneously deployed without an impact when it was parked. This shattered the windshield and expelled plastic dashboard pieces and glass everywhere. My daughter and I had just exited the car so there were no injuries. Had we not stopped this may have deployed on the road or if…
This is part of complaint 11630942. The incident on Nov 25, 2024. These are two separate complaints which occurred in the same crash that resulted in serious injuries. In the event of the crash the seatbelt failed to restrain me. Allowing my head to collide into the windshield and my chest to…
At the time of collision the airbags did not deploy correctly. The airbag seems to have burst at the seams and projectlies of debris and chemicals came from the air bag instead. I hit my head on the windshield and hit my chest on steering wheel. I was burned on my arms, hands and ribs/chest. I have…
The contact owned a 2006 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact rear-ended the vehicle that was in front of the contact vehicle. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front driver's side of the vehicle…
Mt ball joint separated from control arm housing
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 2005 Sebring · 2007 Sebring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 Sebring | 238 | 4 |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 |
| 2006 | 120 | 0 |
| 2005 Sebring | 75 | 3 |
| 2004 Sebring | 220 | 4 |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 Sebring | 210 | 2 |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Sebring | 172 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 58 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chrysler Sebring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring model years, the 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.