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2006 Chrysler SebringRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 138 owner complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring. Most complaints involve electrical system (72) and air bags (35). The EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
21–22mpg
EPA · 6 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Oct 2009
Owner complaints
138
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,900est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Suspension: lower ball joint

Free remedy

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.

SuspensionReported Oct 9, 2009NHTSA 09E056000

Service brakes

Free remedy

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Mar 29, 2007NHTSA 07E023000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 27, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

138 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2005 – Jul 2025
  1. Electrical system72
  2. Air bags35
  3. Steering16
  4. Suspension11
  5. Engine and engine cooling10
  6. Structure8
  7. Power train6
  8. Engine5
  9. Seat belts4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Sebring model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996433
1997294
1998319
1999263
2000172
2001269
2002234
200374
2004291
200582
2006138
2007339
2008352
200945
2010104
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
12
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

72 reports2 crashes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WITHOUT WARNING, THE HORN CONTINUED TO SOUND AND THE NOISE CONTINUED RANDOMLY FOR WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 19, 2016Electrical systemODI 10837131

Air bags

35 reports7 crashes
“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 witnesses to seeing the deployment without impact and awaiting video footage from the business. No warning lights on the dashboard occurred. This is a very well maintained vehicle with very low miles.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 10, 2025Air bagsODI 11672600

Steering

16 reports3 crashes
“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. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND LATER IMPOUNDED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY, INTERNAL STOMACH INJURY, AND A MIGRAINE HEADACHE DUE TO HITTING THE HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 4, 2017Steering, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Service brakesCrash reportedODI 10983535
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

6 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars, Compact Cars
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl · 2.7L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Sebring 4 Door
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, CLKUP · Front-Wheel Drive
202722$2,900404
Sebring Convertible
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, CLKUP · Front-Wheel Drive
202722$2,900404
Sebring 4 Door
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, FLEX-FUEL, 2MODE CLKUP · Front-Wheel Drive
192521$3,050423
Sebring 4 Door
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP · Front-Wheel Drive
192521$3,050423
Sebring Convertible
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, 2MODE CLKUP · Front-Wheel Drive
192521$3,050423
Sebring Convertible
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, CLKUP · Front-Wheel Drive
192521$3,050423
  • Sebring 4 Door
    Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, CLKUP
    20 city · 27 hwy · $2,900/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Sebring Convertible
    Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, CLKUP
    20 city · 27 hwy · $2,900/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Sebring 4 Door
    Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, FLEX-FUEL, 2MODE CLKUP
    19 city · 25 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Sebring 4 Door
    Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP
    19 city · 25 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Sebring Convertible
    Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, 2MODE CLKUP
    19 city · 25 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Sebring Convertible
    Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, CLKUP
    19 city · 25 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring as of Oct 27, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 27, 2026Vehicle 1833Vehicle 1708
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2006 Sebring questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring have?

2 safety recalls as of Oct 27, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2006 Chrysler Sebring problems?

Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (72), air bags (35), steering (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Chrysler Sebring at 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 27, 2026