There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring, but owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Chrysler Sebring problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 67 | |
| Air Bags | 30 | |
| Steering | 13 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | |
| Structure | 7 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Seat Belts | 4 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Horn — 25
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
- Structure › Body — 3
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
- Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 1
- Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2006 Chrysler Sebring complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · reported Jul 10, 2025
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 injuries. I contacted Chrystler to report this safety issue and they said this is no longer their responsibility due to my cars age and environmental factors. This happened 7/9/25 and the damages and airbag system is available to inspect. I have…
Seat Belts · reported Dec 28, 2024
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 injuries to many body parts as result of this incident. The vehicle is available for inspection and I have photos and medical reports available upon request.
Air Bags · reported Dec 16, 2024
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 changes to my sight and hearing. My car filled with thick "smoke" that was hot and made us choke and gasp for air. We breathed in these chemicals. My two disabled children were also injured by the chemicals.
Air Bags · at 96,000 miles · reported Dec 2, 2024
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 contact stated that the vehicle had a burning odor and lots of smoke. The Police and paramedics were at the crash scene. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned to total loss by the insurance…
Service Brakes · at 145,000 miles · reported Oct 4, 2021
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, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The contact stated the failure reoccurred while he was at a drive-through. He attempted to depress the brake…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (67 reports), followed by air bags (30). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.
Are Chrysler recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chrysler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.