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2006 Chrysler Sebring problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2006 Chrysler Sebring sits mid-pack among Sebring years: 181 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 229, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 67 reports (37% of the total).

181

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

18

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Sebring years?

Sebring NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted534 complaints1995: 229 complaints1996: 481 complaints1997: 295 complaints1998: 357 complaints1999: 231 complaints2000: 141 complaints2001: 322 complaints2002: 261 complaints2003: 53 complaints2004: 304 complaints2005: 107 complaints2006: 181 complaints2007: 534 complaints2008: 388 complaints2009: 64 complaints2010: 140 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints
Sebring NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Chrysler Sebring problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System6737%
Airbags3017%
Engine158%
Steering137%
Suspension106%
Other106%
Body & Structure74%
Transmission53%
Brakes53%
Seat Belts42%
Tires & Wheels42%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Fuel System32%
Lighting21%
Speed Control21%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E056000SuspensionOctober 9, 2009 · 5,787 units

Defect

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.

07E023000BrakesMarch 29, 2007 · 13,128 units

Defect

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS DRIVING AT MINIMUM SPEED TO TURN RIGHT AND THEN I LOST CONTROL OF MY STEERING WHEEL ALMOST HIT SOME CARS AND A POLE BUT THE SIDEWALK STOPPED THE CAR FROM GOING ANYWHERE I LOOKED UP ONLINE BECAUSE I SAW A RECALL THAT WAS RELATED TO MY SITUATION CALLED DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 27, 2014 · crash

“THE SEBRING HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. LEFT FRONT OF SEBRING HITTING THE RIGHT REAR BUMPER OF CAR IN FRONT OF IT. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING THE SEBRING AND THEN HAVING IT ROLL BACKWARDS INTO A DITCH. TOTALLY THE SEBRING. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. INJURIES SUSTAINED BECAUSE OF AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING. WEATHER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · January 7, 2014 · crash

“THE SEBRING HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. LEFT FRONT OF SEBRING HITTING THE RIGHT REAR BUMPER OF CAR IN FRONT OF IT. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING THE SEBRING AND THEN HAVING IT ROLL BACKWARDS INTO A DITCH. TOTALLY THE SEBRING. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. INJURIES SUSTAINED BECAUSE OF AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING. WEATHER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 7, 2014 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING AT MINIMUM SPEED TO TURN RIGHT AND THEN I LOST CONTROL OF MY STEERING WHEEL ALMOST HIT SOME CARS AND A POLE BUT THE SIDEWALK STOPPED THE CAR FROM GOING ANYWHERE I LOOKED UP ONLINE BECAUSE I SAW A RECALL THAT WAS RELATED TO MY SITUATION CALLED DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 27, 2014 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING I WAS HEARING NOISE UNDER CAR. THEN FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL CAME OFF DAMAGING CAR ABOVE THE TIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET AT ABOUT 35 MILES. CAR WAS TOWED IN TO FIRESTONE WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINT AND ARM. AMONG THE MAINTENANCE AFTER THAT I WAS THEN TOLD ON PASSENGERS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · April 10, 2017

2006 Chrysler Sebring — common questions

Is the 2006 Chrysler Sebring reliable?

It is close to typical for the Sebring: 181 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2006 Sebring problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (67 complaints), airbags (30 complaints), engine (15 complaints).

Does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Chrysler Sebring. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chrysler Sebring years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sebring years to avoid are 2007, 1996, 2008, 1998. The cleanest record among Sebring years belongs to 2013.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.