2006 Chrysler Sebring problems
Owners have filed 181 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 37% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 16.6%.
Complaints181
Crashes18
Fires0
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 37.0% · 67
Air bags 16.6% · 30
Steering 7.2% · 13
Suspension 5.5% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 5.5% · 10
Unknown or other 5.0% · 9
Structure 3.9% · 7
Engine 2.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler Sebring in this data, 2006 sits 11th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,000 miles.
In owners' own words
2006 Sebring, also have a problem with the horn going off by itself, more so in cold weather and for at least a year. With all the other complaints this is definitely a problem that should be a recall as this can be dangerous if you are in traffic and it confuses the horns intent. Have complained but have gotten the brush off from the dealer saying they could do nothing until they heard the horn go off. Electrical system · reported at 45,000 miles
Horn goes off for no reason until fuse is pulled. Now that fuse is pulled I am driving around with no airbags. This has happened at least 4 times a week until I now go with the fuse out all the time. No safe driving around with out airbags!!!!! Please issue a recall on whatever is causing this issue and putting thousands of people at risk. (Number of people based on internet forums and complaints!) Electrical system · reported at 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the horn began to activate independently. The contact stated that the horn sounded for at least 20 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 138,728. Electrical system · reported at 138,728 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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