2006 Chrysler Sebring Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Chrysler Sebring, 4% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought the 2006 Sebring with 32,000 miles on it, just before the warranty expired. It now has 62,000 miles on it, and it leaking oil profusely. I had my mechanically inclined father look at it, and it appears to be an issue with the crankshaft. As I have been looking online, this appears to be a recurring problem with these vehicles, and worse yet, if it starts to become a problem before the warranty is up, dealers are simply replacing the seal, essentially putting a band-aid on the bigger issue and leaving the expense up to the consumer to deal with. …”
NHTSA complaint #10393226, filed 2011-03, 62,400 miles“Passenger door master switch malfunction, driver window rolled down by itself during ice storm while driving on highway would not roll back up. Had to purchase and replace with new switch. Faulty rear camber in both right and left rear wheels. Both leaning inwards about 12 degrees, ruined 2 new tires, had to spend $670 for camber kit, and $200 for (new) new tires. Transmission herky jerky.”
NHTSA complaint #10434815, filed 2011-11, 70,000 miles“This is a 2006 Sebring touring, bought with around 33,00 miles. The first night I tried this car, the check engine light came on with them saying they would fix it. It didn't come back on for months...after the warranty was up. I have had this car almost a year and it had a 30 day warranty. I took it back at least once a week for the warranty with them saying they could find nothing wrong. The brakes make rubbing noises, even though I was told they put on new brake shoes and it wobbles, even though they said they calibrated the rotors and fixed them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10240511, filed 2008-09“S10 direct reply- letter to DOT from re complaint against Chrysler financial and an article from the new york times newspaper the consumer stated she did not test drive the vehicle when she purchased it. She returned the vehicle within a few minutes because the vehicle was exhibiting a rough ride and it caused her neck problem to flare. The vehicle was leaking transmission fluid and the doors were rusting.”
NHTSA complaint #10375766, filed 2011-01“Horn does not sound unless it is pressed with extreme force transmission has been messed up since I bought the car- dealership never finds anything wrong with it. Remote for horn quit working about 1 year ago- car is a 2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10248260, filed 2008-11Related service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 19% |
| 2008 | 48 | 20% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 28 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 33 | 19% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 29 | 14% |
| 1996 | 47 | 14% |
| 1995 | 13 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler Sebring
58 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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