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2006 Chrysler Sebring — 2.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Sebring 2.7L V6. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.7L V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.7L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2006 Chrysler Sebring 2.7L V6 is a passenger car built on the JR platform, powered by a 2.7L V6 engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, with EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg and requiring 5 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil for service. This model year recorded 138 owner complaints predominantly concerning the electrical system, alongside three recalls issued, positioning it between the Sebring's highest complaint year in 1996 (483 complaints) and its lowest in 2011 (3 complaints)—indicating moderate but notable reliability concerns within the model's historical context.

Model year2010 2009 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 510 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 510 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-60TR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB alt 04105409AE
Engine air filter	05011836AA discontinued
Spark plug	68303929AA discontinued
Battery	BB75F101AA alt 04609104AC
Front wiper blades	05101871AB discontinued · alt 05101870AB
Serpentine belt	04892711AA discontinued · alt 04892444AA
Thermostat	04792237AE alt P5278144AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.3 in
Overall width	69.3 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3300 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 25 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	94 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2006 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.4–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2001 Limited Convertible

200 hpHorsepower (as tested)

190 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2004	Touring Convertible 2.7L V6	9.10 sec	16.70 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.40 sec	16.30 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.80 sec	16.60 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.90 sec	16.90 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	LXi Sedan 2.7L V6	9.10 sec	16.90 sec	200 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.0-5.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	100 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	100-110 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	.048-.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	13 +/- 2 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	.048-.058 in
Spark Plug Torque	13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	75
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	510 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	203-220 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58 + or - 5 psi
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	16 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.9 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.911 in / 0.36 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.843 in / 0.285 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Bolts 1-8

1	35.0 ft. lbs.	35 ft. lbs
2	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
3	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.; Bolts 9-11	90 degrees
1	21.0 ft. lbs.	21 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 102,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Chrysler Sebring sits at a relative low point in the federal record for this generation. With 138 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations, and 41 TSBs, it shows lower regulatory activity than the 2004 model (291 complaints, 8 recalls, 78 TSBs) and the following 2007–2008 models (339 and 352 complaints, with 7 and 4 recalls, respectively), while its complaint count is up slightly from the 2005 model's 82 complaints and 6 recalls. Across the model years shown, complaint volume cycles through peaks in 1996, 2001, 2004, and 2007–2008, placing 2006 in a quieter interval between the 2004 spike and the 2007–2008 surge. The top complaint areas for 2006 are electrical system and air bags, though the data does not specify root causes; fire complaints are recorded at zero and crash complaints at 11. Given its lower complaint and recall counts compared with the surrounding high-activity years, the 2006 Sebring appears to be one of the more favorable years in this dataset to buy used, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the individual vehicle's condition.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

138

Owner complaints

11 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05’06’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 138 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System41

Electrical System,Air Bags13

Air Bags10

Engine & Engine Cooling8

Suspension7

Unknown Or Other7

Steering6

Steering,Electrical System4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E056000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 09/10/2009

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE… Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.

07E023000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 29/03/2007

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT… Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 41 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter JR-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05011836AA Spark plug 68303929AA Battery BB75F101AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 Sebring 2.7L V6 take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API OR 5W-30 API REFER TO OIL CAP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 Sebring have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.7L V6 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.