2006 Chrysler Sebring problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (23) · Electrical System:horn (22) · Steering (10)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
90 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (41)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-10 · Air Bags“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 my passenger had waited in the car caused serious …”
2024-12-28 · Seat Belts · 💥 crash“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 forcefully hit the steering wheel. i have serious injur…”
2024-12-16 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“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 pulmonary and neurological injury. as well as cha…”
2024-12-02 · Air Bags · 96,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. in addition, the air bags were deployed. the co…”
2023-05-15 · Steering“mt ball joint separated from control arm housing…”
2021-10-04 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 145,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2006 chrysler sebring. the contact stated the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal were significantly close to each other causing him to depress both pedals at the same time. the contact stated while driving at 3 mph and attempting to make a stop, his foot inadvertently depressed both the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, c…”
2021-09-19 · Suspension“front ball joint came off and caused car to come to crash into road. it is now in a repair shop where i had it towed as it was causing problems sitting on road. if i had been going faster i m not sure how serious a problem to me or others on road it would cause. possible death. it is being inspected by advanced automotive, 503-364-2046. the car has…”
2021-07-06 · Seat Belts“drivers side seat belt does not retract. engine piston rod bearings are defective heat up melt and may cause an engine fire like in hyundai rod bearing recall. common on chrysler v6 engine. may cause blown engine, snapped piston rods, heat and engine fire. …”
2020-12-16 · Visibility/Wiper · 68,000 mi“turn signals, wipers and radio stopped working but intermittently.…”
2020-05-29 · Seat Belts · 119,000 mi“front driver seat belt does not retract. very dangerous. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.