2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:horn (23) · Electrical System (12) · Air Bags (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
52 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-12-27 · campaign 10E059000 · 22,689 vehicles
Defect: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Risk: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Service bulletins (30)
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.
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.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-11 · Unknown Or Other · 119,741 mi“seatbelt drivers side doesn't retract. like 2007 the car randomly stalls while driving. in motion. both are huge safety issues.…”
2017-06-06 · Unknown Or Other · 121,000 mi“at 121,000 miles the horn began to blow by itself at very random times, i had to remove the relay to stop it, not safe. …”
2017-03-19 · Unknown Or Other · 73,000 mi“the horn starts honking for no reason as i am driving down the road, it also honks when i unlock the door using the remote without anyone being in the car.…”
2017-02-13 · Service Brakes · 120,000 mi · 💥 crash“possible takata recall!!! while coming down and around a corner on a highway there was a car turning and i did not have enough times to stop. which caused me to rearend the other vehicle. it was a beautiful day so we had my 2006 chrysler sebring convertible top down. i was driving while my 15 year old daughter was in the front passenger seat. my12 …”
2017-01-19 · Air Bags“2006 chrysler sebring horn blow intermittently. i see on the internet that others have had this problem and because it is located with the airbag may be a safety issue. this seems to happen more in the winter when it is cold , i have had to unplug my horn in the winter so that it will no sound…”
2017-01-19 · Structure:body“2 years ago my hood and the decorative pieces in the doors started peeling , the top coat is coming off on the entire hood, i had a body shop look at it and they stated that when it had been painted the paint had not dried before the top coat was applied.…”
2016-09-01 · Steering · 102,000 mi · 💥 crash“takata recall:i was involved with a collision. i was crossing a two lane highway that was southbound, and i was going westbound crossing the other vehicle hit my front passenger side, both the passenger and the driver airbags deployed. i was in the car alone. when the plastic steering wheel cover partially popped off, and the airbag came out, t…”
2016-02-23 · Visibility/Wiper · 87,000 mi“rear defroster clip keeps falling off rear window. chrysler won't touch it, refers to window repair, they won't touch it because evidently they are hard to repair properly. not being able to defrost rear window in sub freezing weather is not safe.…”
2015-12-06 · Unknown Or Other · 81,000 mi“the horn starts blowing randomly while driving and will not shut off without hitting on steering col...reviewed problem online and noticed this was a issue with this car. had to pull the fuse to stop the horn from blowing on several occasions. . problem has happened while sitting stationary with keys not in ignition, while driving and while p…”
2015-10-09 · Electrical System:horn · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler sebring convertible. the contact stated that the horn became inoperable. the failure was persistent. the contact was also concerned that due to the horn failing to function, it might result in an air bag failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufactur…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.