2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 31, 2018 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sebring Sedan years
More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Sebring Sedan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 55%), typically at around 90,300 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System6 · ~90,300 mi
Air Bags4 · ~90,300 mi
Unknown or Other4 · ~113,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~61,200 mi
Steering2 · ~96,500 mi
Structure2 · ~102,150 mi
Engine1 · ~71,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~120,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~106,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System655%90,300——
Air Bags436%90,300——
Unknown or Other436%113,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling218%61,200——
Steering218%96,500——
Structure218%102,150——
Engine19%71,000——
Fuel/propulsion System19%120,000——
Suspension19%106,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 3 complaints
2011: 2201122012: 1201212013: 3201332014: 1201412015: 1201512017: 2201722018: 120181

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Since purchasing vehicle in 2006 the horn has been going off by itself.. Whether driving or sitting stationary. I have had to bang on the horn pad area to get it to stop. After years of having to do this to stop the blaring horn, it now has a short.. Runs down my battery but will not blow at all. I…

Steering · received Oct 31, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11144551

Paint discolored

Structure · received Nov 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11042017

Horn blares randomly and cannot be stopped without removing the horn relay making the horn (a safety requirement) inoperable. Dealer was able to repair the issue, however, at a cost of over $672 as the dealer marked the replacement part 1az56xdvae driver airbag. Many owners likely would not get…

Air Bags · received Jan 23, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10947250

Fuse 8 under hood, 20a fuse. Chrysler has a couple of branch circuits downstream of this and collectively an increased load condition causes an overload on startup only. Instant burn fuse cant cope. The problem is design, there are 4 circuits fed downstream on that fuse, if the collected load…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 21, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10758483

Driving on 195 west heavy rain vehicle hydroplates in front of us no where to go but to hit the other vehicle imy main question is my airbags never came out..questioning defect...my vehicle was totaled and towed away i am the owner of this vehicle.... Updated 4/24/2015 *js

Structure · received Jul 28, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10616969

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Sedan model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.