2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv Problems
- Complaints
- 59filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 53,378miles, 52 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this 2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible most often describe the horn sounding on its own while driving, parked, or when the car is unlocked, and in some cases not sounding when pressed. Complaints often link the problem to the horn and airbag module, with repairs described as replacing the two together, and some owners say pulling the horn fuse also disables the airbags. Where mileage is listed, the reports range from about 20,000 to 150,000 miles.
- Electrical system
Horn sounds on its own or stops working
- 40 complaints (68%)
- median 48,800 mi at 6.2 yrs old (36 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $899 (median of 10 quotes)
- filed 2009–2017
Owners describe the horn sounding for no reason, often while driving, parked, or when unlocking the car with the remote, sometimes for 30 seconds or more. Others say the horn did not sound when pressed, or would not stop until the steering wheel was struck or the fuse was pulled. Some describe close calls in traffic, and a dealer reportedly found a faulty clock spring or horn contacts in some cases. Where mileage is listed, the reports range from about 20,000 to 150,000 miles, and the horn is described as sounding while driving, parked, and when unlocking the car.
What to check: Press the horn pad, then unlock the car with the remote while parked, and confirm the horn stays quiet when released; ask whether the clock spring and horn contacts have been inspected or replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“2006 Chrysler sebring horn-apparently there are many people with the same problem. Mine will not work when I need it, but it will go off about once very 3 days. I have given senior citizens virtual heart attacks, scared other drivers to death, and then just mad people mad since they can't figure out why I would just lay on my horn for 1 solid minute for no reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10360781, filed 2010-10, 75,000 miles“Horn goes off by itself. When I unlocked door with remote horn started to blow and would stop when steering wheel was pressed and then start up again for no reason. This is the second time first time was when I bought the car used fuse had been pulled. Airbag section with horn was replaced with used part. This worked well for 1 1/2 years now it is happening again.”
NHTSA complaint #10569313, filed 2014-03, 127,000 miles - Air bags
Horn repair quoted as airbag module replacement
- 17 complaints (29%)
- median 47,500 mi at 6.3 yrs old (16 state mileage)
- owner-quoted repair $800 (median of 9 quotes)
- filed 2009–2015
Owners say dealers or mechanics described the horn switch as part of the airbag assembly, so the repair was quoted as replacing the horn and airbag module together. Quoted costs in these complaints range from about 700 to 1,100 dollars. An owner suggests that some people leave the horn and airbag disconnected rather than pay that amount, and another says a used airbag section with the horn was installed. Where mileage is listed, the reports range from about 20,000 to 127,000 miles.
What to check: Ask the dealer whether the horn can be repaired without replacing the airbag module, and get any repair quote in writing.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Horn started to sound when I was in a parking lot at low to no speed. It would not stop. I had to pull the fuse to disconnect. Dealer said entire horn with airbag assembly needed to be replaced. I was under warranty, but I noticed the repair ticket had a cost in the range of $700 to $1,000 to complete the job. I bet a lot of people just leave horn and airbag disconnected rather than pay that much money, especially if the car is older.”
NHTSA complaint #10721265, filed 2015-05, 20,000 miles“Horn started to sound when I was in a parking lot at low to no speed. It would not stop. I had to pull the fuse to disconnect. Dealer said entire horn with airbag assembly needed to be replaced. I was not under warranty, but I noticed the repair ticket had a cost in the range of $700 to $1,000 to complete the job. I bet a lot of people just leave horn and airbag disconnected rather than pay that much money. I have seen many people complain about the same.”
NHTSA complaint #10722327, filed 2015-05, 73,500 miles - Air bags
Removing the horn fuse also disables the airbag
- 17 complaints (29%)
- median 65,000 mi at 6.6 yrs old (15 state mileage)
- owner-quoted repair $700 (median of 7 quotes)
- filed 2010–2017
Owners say the only way to stop the horn was often to pull the horn fuse or relay, which they report also turns off the airbags. Some drove without a working horn, and one owner says a mechanic disconnected the horn while the car waited for dealer repair, which the owner describes as also disengaging the airbag. Owners describe this as a safety concern while the car is still in use. Where mileage is listed, these reports range from about 23,000 to 95,000 miles.
What to check: Confirm the horn works normally with the horn fuse in place, and that the airbag warning light is off, before buying.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I applied pressure to the steering wheel to activate the horn and the horn would not stop blaring after I removed my hand. The only way to get it to stop was to lean heavily on the steering wheel where the horn is. I was in heavy traffic with no place to pull over, so it was a very dangerous situation. Ultimately, I had to remove the fuse that controls the horn and incidentally the air bags, rendering both the horn and air bags inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #10569314, filed 2014-03, 87,000 miles“While driving home from the movies the horn started to blow on it's own accord. Since that incident it has done this three time. I have to pull up on the air bag cover on the steering wheel housing to stop it. This morning it started going off again. I took it to my mechanic and he advised I take it to the dealership for repair since it is housed with the air bag. My mechanic did unhook the horn for me which is a big safety hazard. I have read that this also disengages the air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #10461864, filed 2012-06, 23,100 miles - Air bags
Airbag warning light comes on intermittently
- 9 complaints (15%)
- median 55,000 mi at 4.9 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2009–2017
Owners describe an airbag warning light that comes on and off, in some cases at any speed and at the same time the horn sounds on its own. A complaint says the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and another describes blown fuses and dash lights that go bright then dim. Some owners say they do not know whether the airbag will deploy if needed. Where mileage is listed, these reports range from about 55,000 to 79,000 miles, and the light is described as coming on while driving at any speed.
What to check: With the ignition on, confirm the airbag warning light goes off after the self-check and stays off while driving, then ask for any airbag system scan records.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Horn keeps going off by it self. Now I have no horn and the airbag light keeps coming on. I have checked other web sites and this is a well known issue with the sebring why isn't this on recall? I have been cut off on several occasions where a horn was needed I came very close to be running off the road several times do to the other driver not looking in blind spots where as if I had a horn I could have used it instead of being ran off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10379721, filed 2011-01“This is the date of the last incident, but there have been at least 5 other incidents before this. I own a 2006 Chrysler sebring convertible. My horn goes off for no reason, a long (about 30 seconds at a time) uninterrupted beep while I'm driving and also while the car is parked and off. This is a huge safety issue for me. I researched it on the internet and apparently a lot of people have this issue with 2005 and 2006 convertibles because of the way the airbag hits the horn. Because of this, the airbag light goes on and off constantly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10330386, filed 2010-05
Buying note. For a used 2006 Sebring convertible, have the horn tested while parked and while driving, and ask whether the clock spring or horn contacts have been replaced. Confirm the horn fuse is in place and the airbag warning light is off, since complaints describe repairs that involve the airbag module and costs that can exceed a thousand dollars.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 57 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 59 consumer complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv. 52 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,378 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system40 68%
- Air bags22 37%
- Other or unknown5 8.5%
- Steering3 5.1%
- Body and structure3 5.1%
- Exterior lighting2 3.4%
- Seat belts2 3.4%
- Suspension2 3.4%
- Brakes1 1.7%
Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine (1), Engine cooling (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “While driving the horn will intermittently turn on. No amount of pressing on the horn button will make it stop. This especially will happen on cold days. If the horn is applied, it might also stay on for a period of time. After consulting with the Chrysler dealer, I am being told that the remedy for the situation is to change the entire airbag module, since the horn button is a part of that assembly. This assembly can not be taken apart for repair. After looking on the internet, I see that this is a quite common problem for this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622536, filed 2014-08, 90,000 milesAir bags: “I have been communicating with Chrysler cs about the takata air-bag recall. Chrysler has informed me that they are planning a recall in 4 states, one of which is florida for registered vehicles, no definite dates, etc. My vehicle is not registered in florida but is there about 6 months a year. Because it is not registered in florida, Chrysler has no plans to include it in their recall. Please force Chrysler to recall all vehicles in the us, or at least all of those that spend time in the areas of greatest risk.”
NHTSA complaint #10662365, filed 2014-12, 122,000 milesOther or unknown: “The horn starts honking for no reason as I am driving down the road, it also honks when I unlock the door using the remote without anyone being in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10967049, filed 2017-03, 73,000 milesSteering: “Takata recall:I was involved with a collision. I was crossing a two lane highway that was southbound, and I was going westbound crossing the other vehicle hit my front passenger side, both the passenger and the driver airbags deployed. I was in the car alone. When the plastic steering wheel cover partially popped off, and the airbag came out, the plastic cover cut my right hand 3rd finger, 80% severed the tendon and chipped the bone. Had to be surgically repaired. Date of the accident was 8/29/2016. That was my right hand. My left hand was bruised and scratched. …”
NHTSA complaint #10903111, filed 2016-09, 102,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
46% of the 52 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 81,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10121832Nov 16, 2016Equipment. Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$…
Other model years of the Chrysler Sebring Conv
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 | 69,202 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 114 | 48,520 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2006 | 59 | 53,378 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Chrysler Sebring Conv model years
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv?
Owners of this 2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible most often describe the horn sounding on its own while driving, parked, or when the car is unlocked, and in some cases not sounding when pressed. The issues reported most often: Horn sounds on its own or stops working; Horn repair quoted as airbag module replacement; Removing the horn fuse also disables the airbag.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv have?
NHTSA recorded 59 consumer complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 40 complaints (68% of the total), followed by air bags with 22.
Has the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv reported?
Among the 52 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,378 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 81,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.