2006 Chrysler Sebring Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2006 Chrysler Sebring has a Complaint Index of 63, ranking it 4th-worst of 9 model years, with a Caution verdict. Electrical System complaints (50% share) and Airbags (25% share) dominate, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 63/100
- #4 of 9 Sebring years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 120
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2006 Chrysler Sebring problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System60 (50%)
- Airbags30 (25%)
- Engine17 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (12%)
- Steering13 (11%)
- Other10 (8%)
- Structure & Body7 (6%)
- Brakes5 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (4%)
- Seat Belts4 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during frontal or side impact crashes, in some cases resulting in facial injuries and fractures.
- Steering wheel control was reported lost suddenly at highway speed, with one owner linking the issue to a ball joint and control arm assembly failure.
- Owners describe electrical faults causing loss of steering control at low speed, with no dealer-confirmed recall found for the issue.
- One owner reported the horn and airbag circuits sharing a fuse, meaning removing the fuse to fix the horn also disabled the airbag.
- A convertible top was reported to detach from its latch at highway speed shortly after purchase, causing visible damage.
- One owner reported the accelerator and brake pedals were positioned close enough together to cause both to be pressed at once, leading to a crash.
2006 Chrysler Sebring recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2006 Chrysler Sebring fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 120 complaints for the 2006 Sebring with a Complaint Index of 63, ranking 4th-worst among the 9 model years covered, earning a Caution verdict.
- What is the main problem area for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
- Electrical System complaints make up 50% of all reported issues, followed by Airbags at 25%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2006 Sebring?
- The median mileage at failure across reported complaints is 70,000 miles, with Electrical System issues appearing at a median of 67,000 miles.
- How does the 2006 Sebring compare to other Sebring years?
- The 2006 model's Complaint Index of 63 is worse than 2005 (38, Good) and 2009 (50, Caution) but better than 2007 (100, Avoid) and 2008 (88, Avoid).