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2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (8) · Electrical System:horn (3) · Steering (2)

18
Complaints
1
Recalls
30
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

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.

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.

Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2017-05-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 177,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owned a 2006 chrysler sebring sedan. while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to respond. the vehicle accelerated independently and the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. the failure occurred without warning. the contact could not stop the vehicle and crashed into the preceding vehicle. th…”

2016-09-25 · Suspension · 141,500 mi

“ball joint and ball stud, separated and broken, causing loss of control of vehicle. this occured on the passenger front side. vehicle was in motion. back side also has become extremely loose and grinding, advised it also will separate and break, causing an accident and loss of control of vehicle. it happened at the same time the passenger front sid…”

2015-10-26 · Unknown Or Other · 105,000 mi

“i am joining the many other owners who's horns go off, with out warning car off or car on. at the same time the horn now seems to have stopped working entirely leaving me no way to warn other drivers that do not see me. i can confirm the costive a repair is on the $1100 range and my local chrysler reports they do this repair 4 times per week, nat…”

2015-10-22 · Electrical System · 63,000 mi

“about 4:30 pm (rush hour) on 20 october 2015 i was driving south on i-95 south of washington dc when the horn sounded continuously and unexpectedly, surprising me and drivers near me. i was going straight at about 60 mph. it stopped after i firmly depressed the horn pad twice. after i arrived at home the horn sounded again for about 1 minute. the c…”

2015-07-28 · Electrical System · 100,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler sebring sedan. while driving 11 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.…”

2014-06-04 · Steering · 80,000 mi

“there is a defective part in the steering wheel that costs around $1000 dollars to fix. the horn will go off with any warning. there are currently 49 complaints on the car complaints website for the sebring model. http://www.carcomplaints.com/chrysler/sebring/2006/accessories-interior/horn_goes_off_by_itself.shtml the honking caused the person…”

2014-03-28 · Electrical System · 68,000 mi

“back in january, my horn in my 2006 sebring started blowing between 9 & 11 pm for some unknown reason. it lasted for about 40 seconds. i did think much of it at the time, but it started happening nightly. practically every night the horns will blow for about 40 to 60 seconds. it seems to happen whenever there is a temperature drop outside. but now …”

2014-03-10 · Steering · 121,000 mi

“1st time jut got out of driveway in a.m. and car horn went off and stayed on through most of street and then turned corner and went off again for several seconds as i approached 1st stoplight. 2nd time as i very briefly beeped horn at friend twice, near my local donuts place & mcd's, but it continued ! i was too embarrassed to stop. 3rd time n…”

2014-02-09 · Electrical System · 107,000 mi

“i have a 2006 chrysler sebring sedan. over the past week the horn malfunctions where it will blare for 30-40 seconds while it is parked and untouched. this also happened while driving and i had to punch the steering wheel a couple times for it to stop. i had to pull out the fuse today. why chrysler doesn't recall this is beyond me. it is dangerous …”

2014-02-04 · Electrical System:horn · 70,000 mi

“2006 chrysler sebring,horn randomly goes off either while vehicle engine is on or off....i took out the horn fuse and now have been driving unsafely without horn and apparently airbags. this vehicle has been in a few accidents and the air bags never went off.this needs to be recalled, there are many people with this problem, and not only are we dri…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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