2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring Convertible years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. That ranks 9th out of 10 Sebring Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 44%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 44% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 38% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 13% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 10% | 55,173 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 10% | 43,879 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 111,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 20,278 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 188 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 26,171 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall ? Spontaneous combustion both airbags deployed while driving
I was backing out of driveway and the passenger side ball joint came apart. This let the control arm fall in to the rim. Breaking it and blowing out tire. Also damaged cv axle and passenger side fender. Prior to that about 3 months before the driver side ball joint did the same thing. This time i…
My car lights on the inside do not turn on have tried replacing all fuses the radio also will not come on also have tried replacing fuses the right door does not latc and can only be opened from the inside the left door only can open from the outside the steering wheel makes a noise when trying to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle was unstable on the road and suddenly spun out of control. The contact crashed into a guardrail and stopped facing in the opposite direction of traffic. None of the air bags deployed. There…
On 1/3/11 the horn malfunctioned worse then ever. It was like the horn has a mind of it's own. In the past it was only when i unlocked it and then it would finally stop a few minutes later. But then i honked my horn at someone coming into my lane and the horn would not stop. Then it would do a few…
Other Chrysler Sebring Convertible years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 39 | 0 |
| 2004 Sebring Convertible | 62 | 0 |
| 2003 Sebring Convertible | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 Sebring Convertible | 121 | 0 |
| 2001 Sebring Convertible | 120 | 0 |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible | 78 | 0 |
| 1999 Sebring Convertible | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring Convertible | 52 | 1 |
| 1997 Sebring Convertible | 77 | 1 |
| 1996 Sebring Convertible | 68 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Convertible model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.