Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E059000 REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 18 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 18 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan has significant reliability issues, especially with the electrical system. Higher repair costs contribute to below-average ownership ratings.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| steering | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$600 | rare |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake pad replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
- tire rotation and balance
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering dashboard lights
- airbag warning light
- steering wheel vibration
- uneven tire wear
- difficulty in braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.