While exiting the driveway, the horn just randomly began going off and would not stop. Nothing we did would stop it. We turned off the car, and began pulling all fuses and relays associated with the horn until it stopped. When we put the relay back in, the horn went off again. The only way to keep the horn off, is to pull the relay- otherwise it blows 24/7. We replace the relay with a new one; same thing- horn blowing 24/7. So now I am driving around without a horn, which is a very dangerous thing to be doing. Not to mention I can not pass a safety inspection without it. Based on our research, the only way to fix it, is to replace the "guts" under the air bag, which means replacing the air bag as well. How is this not a safety issue? Chrysler should be issuing a recall for this!!!!
2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv airbags complaints
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Horn/air bag module broken. Horn goes off randomly while driving, parking or unlocking/locking the doors. I drove into a garage on the way to work and they diagnosed the problem as the horn/airbag module was broken. The estimate was $1100; however, I opted for the less expensive, unsafe remedy and just had him disconnect the horn. (big safety hazard). There have been so many complaints for this and im curious why this has not been recalled. Its clearly a major safety issue, I scared an elderly driver this morning, my horn was blowing non-stop and she froze in the intersection. Very unsafe!
Horn continuously blows. Pulled fuse to stop horn blowing and disabling the air bag.
The horn begin blowing intermittently whenever the steering wheel was turned, then whenever there was a bump in the road, then while in the garage. Banging on the steering wheel sometimes stopped it. Local mechanic diagnosed the problem as the horn contacts that are part of the airbag in the steering wheel. Replacement cost quoted as $998. On searching the internet, I find many reports of the same problem. Chrysler should issue a recall for this problem and refund the cost to any who have paid to fix the problem.
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. So now I am driving without a horn or an air bag, a major safety hazard, especially when my wife and children must ride in our car. I contacted chrysler to lodge a complaint & they were very rude to me & the rep told me to do whatever as they have never heard of such a complaint, even though there are thousands of gtc owners that are complaining all over the internet of the exact same issues!!! It is ridiculous that I have to sacrifice my family's safety due to no support from chrysler. I could understand if it was a part that wears out , or could be broken by negligence, but it's not!! I informed them that I will register a complaint with you.
2006 chrysler sebring convertible approx 45,000 miles for no reason horn goes off and will not stop blowing. Only way stop the horn is by removing the fuse which deactivates the airbag as well as the horn. To stop my horn I have to drive without an airbag. I have taken the car to the chrysler dealer who says warranty is up and it will cost up to $1000 dollars to replace the hornpad and airbag. I have read numerous complaints of other sebring owners having the same issue and cannot believe a safety recall has not been issued.
The horn goes off by itself while driving and when opening the car with the remote. In order to disconnect the switch for the horn it also means disconnecting the air bag. This is unsafe and should be repaired by chrysler. The average repair cost is $1000. With those of us unemployed this is way beyond reasonable. The alternative to disconnect it is not an alternative due to safety concerns of not having an airbag. Chrysler should post a recall for this issue and take responsibility to repair it.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated when traveling at any speed, the passenger air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 65,000 and the failure mileage was 55,000.
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. So....here is a scenario for you.....I'm riding down the highway, my horn starts blowing by itself, I start beating on the steering wheel to get it to stop, and the airbag goes off causing me to wreck (and probably other people too).....I sue your company for not fixing the problem to begin with..... Who do you think will win this when there are 100's of other complaints about the exact same problem that I am having? It is an extremely dangerous hazard, and it puts the airbag module at fault. Lives are at risk here and you need to recall these cars and fix the problem!!!!!
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. Chrysler does not cover this defect, and it is a costly repair, from what I've heard. Not recalling this car part is causing hundreds of people to remove their horn fuse, which is a huge safety issue also.
Defective horn assembly 2006 chrysler sebring touring convertible horn goes off intermittently (but not when I want it to) and remains on for 30-60 seconds. This is a much complained about problem for people with 2005 and 2006 sebrings. All you have to do is google "2006 sebring horn complaints" and you'll see the same exact complaint over and over and over again. And you'll also see that chrysler has turned a deaf ear to the problem. This is esp. Dangerous because (according to others who've had this looked at) the airbag module is at fault, although the airbag light isn't on. Imagine how something like your horn suddenly going on and remaining on for that period of time might create dangerous conditions to the drivers and pedestrians.
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