Complaints
181
Crashes
18
Fires
0
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#141 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:72,231 mi
Crash-related:1
#228 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:81,398 mi
Crash-related:5
#325 complaints
Electrical System:Horn
Avg mileage:68,484 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | — | 72,231 mi | |
| Airbags | 28 | 5 | — | 81,398 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 25 | 1 | — | 68,484 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 2 | — | 87,182 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 81,840 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 46,288 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 116,700 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,231
Airbags
28
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,398
Electrical System:Horn
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,484
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,182
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,840
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,288
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,700
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Chrysler Sebring has 181 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 41 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (41 complaints, avg 72,231 mi); Airbags (28 complaints, avg 81,398 mi); Electrical System:Horn (25 complaints, avg 68,484 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,209 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring include 18 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Sebring reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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