Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
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.
I used the horn and it didn't shut off when I removed my hand from the steering wheel. I had to remove the fuse to get it to turn off. I replaced the fuse but the horn would still go off by itself at random times. A dealer told me the clock spring in the steering wheel was faulty and needed to be replaced. Apparently, this is a common problem with this vehicle, and it is very unsafe since it affects the airbags as well as the horn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The contact was also concerned that due to the horn failing to function, it might result in an air bag failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The horn on my 2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible no longer works when I push the horn manually, but it does blow when it wants to, without anyone touching it. It blows when it is parked in the garage at home, when I am walking into work, when I am sitting at a red-light behind someone, and when I am just riding down the highway. That is the first problem. The second problem is that since my horn decided to develop a mind of its own, it has taken over the rest of the controls located on the steering wheel. The radio controls no longer work, and the cruise controls work intermittently. Of course it worked fine while under warranty. It waited for the warranty to run out for these problems to occur. The only way to get the horn to stop blowing is to beat on the steering wheel. …
Several times my horn came on and honked continually. It happened when I was driving as well as when my car was just sitting in the driveway. I almost got a ticket from the local police one day because of it. It happened when I hit the button on the remote to unlock the car door, or for no reason at all... When I was driving, I had to push down hard on the center of the steering wheel as I steered with the other hand. It was very dangerous. When I took it to the car dealer, I was told it was caused by a "clock switch" that controls the horn and the air bag. It would cost over $600 just for the part. It will be around $1100 with labor. Since I don't have that much money to spare, my they told me to pull the horn relay fuse out. The service technician said doing that would stop the horn, but also prevent the air bag from deploying. …
N.h.t.a. Case # [redacted] - on incident date car was being driven to work.. Approximately 12 minutes into trip. Seat heaters were turned on.. Passenger side seat overheated causing burn through to seat cushion.. Notified Chrysler immediately.. Chrysler sent contract investigator ( [redacted]).. Received notification from Chrysler that no indication of manufacturing defect was a cause or contributing factor to burn ( letter dated 01/23/12 from customer claims resolution group [phone]).. Had diagnostic test performed on 01/30/12 indicating need to replace seat heater and cover.. ( warner motors invoice #[redacted]).. I believe a manufacturing defect, as a similar issue with Jeep cherokee existed (http://www.wjjeeps.com/TSB/recall_f17.pdf).. This situation warrants your investigation to safety issues which can cause fire and personal injury..
At random times while driving the horn blows and stays on like it's stuck , it will do it at random times while parked or locking and unlocking the doors . Sometimes you can beat on the center of the steering wheel and it will go off like their is a short in the electrical wiring of the horn button . The only way to drive the car or keep the battery from draining is to pull the horn relay out of the fuse block and then you don't have the safety of the air bags . In most states the horn must work in order to pass a vehicle inspection . I also phoned the Chrysler corp. To let them know of this on going unsafe issue that so many of their customers are living with and they said their were no recalls at this time . There has probably already been many accidents and fatalities from this hidden failure . …
2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible the panic alarm goes off in the car in the mornings without being pushed. It usually happens in the early mornings and when it is very cold outside. On average maybe 4-8 times a year. So far I have researched online and noticed that several other people have had the same problem. In my opinion this needs to be reviewed in light of this affecting 100's of people. Please review this for possible recall. I understand from some consumers on a blog that there is a defect with the air bag and the proximity to the horn. I do not understand the mechanics aspect but know this is not a normal occurrence or routine wear and tear. This is something that should be recalled and repaired by Chrysler and not the consumer. This is not a small expense it averages about $800 dollars to be repaired. I appreciate your review and consideration. Thank you
My horn will go off all by itself and I have to pound the steering wheel to make it stop. There isn't any consistency to when it will go off. It'll sound with or without the keys in the ignition, today it went off when I put the key into the doorlock. It also doesn't work when I need it to. If I hit the horn, nothing will happen until a couple seconds later, and then it won't stop. I've had 2 close calls with a vehicle coming into my lane and not being able to warn them by honking. One of those times was at 75mph on the freeway. If I hadn't had room to maneuver, we would have had an extremely bad accident. Many people have posted on the internet with this same problem. On this site, I was able to find 10 complaints with the '06 and 4 with the '05. I 'm concerned for my safety when I drive this car and urge you to investigate/issue a recall.
Electrical complaints in other Sebring Conv years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv, 68% of the model year's 59 complaints. The component named most often is horn (23 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.