YearToAvoid

2006 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chrysler Sebring, 14% of all 120 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 9 Sebring model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.

Engine complaints
17
14% of 120 complaints
All complaints this year
120
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
65,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chrysler Sebring engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 22, 2007, latest Oct 4, 2021.

2006 Chrysler Sebring engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2007Jan 2009Mar 2009Dec 2010Jan 2014Jul 2015Jan 2017Jul 2021
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Oct 2021; peak Feb 2009 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sebring model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200516 (21%)
  2. 200617 (14%)
  3. 2007107 (32%)
  4. 200878 (33%)
  5. 20098 (19%)
  6. 201021 (24%)
  7. 20111 (33%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring have engine problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chrysler Sebring, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
Which Chrysler Sebring year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Chrysler Sebring has the most engine complaints (107), compared with 17 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.