2005 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 14th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (21 complaints, 28%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 75owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chrysler Sebring 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 | 21 | 28% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 21 | 28% | 80,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 11% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 11% | 56,034 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 8% | 108,819 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 8% | 112,539 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% | 63,220 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 36,560 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 127,989 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 104,989 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 87,440 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chrysler Sebring recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Problem: On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
Risk: This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on november 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated while approximately 20 MPH, the entire wheel detached from the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was inspected. It was confirmed that the tire had detached. No further information was available for the wheel location…
The horn on my 2005 sebring will randomly sound and will not stop until the steering wheel is beat upon or violently shaken up and down. The horn does not work on it's own as a safety feature. It will happen at any given time, while driving or sitting parked. In order to avoid this, the horn must…
Front end of the car shakes and makes an awful grinding noise when driving. Unsafe for sure when in motion . Veered off-road
The horn goes off at any given time of the day. The horn randomly goes off when the car is powered on and in motion (on the highway or on a street), sometimes while stationary and powered off in the driveway - the vehicle being vacant. This is a reoccurring issue, almost every day. I've only had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring. The contact stated upon reversing out of a parking spot, the vehicle spun out of control violently and crashed into another parked vehicle. The front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged and the tire was punctured. The contact mentioned that the…
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 2004 Sebring · 2006 Sebring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 Sebring | 238 | 4 |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 |
| 2006 Sebring | 120 | 0 |
| 2005 | 75 | 3 |
| 2004 Sebring | 220 | 4 |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 Sebring | 210 | 2 |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Sebring | 172 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Chrysler Sebring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring model years, the 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.