Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chrysler Sebring has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 120 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 58 complaints
- Air Bags 30 complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 10 complaints
- Suspension 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
Of the 120 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 120 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chrysler Sebring faces several issues, notably with its electrical system, air bags, and suspension. Recall data indicates significant potential for suspension and brake-related problems, further impacting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| air bags | 60,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $350–$1,000 | common |
| steering system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 3 years
- Replace timing belt at 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Airbag malfunction indicator
- Unusual suspension noises
- Drift or pull in steering
- Brake pedal feeling soft
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.