2005 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring.

20042006
Complaints
107
Crashes
12
Fires
4
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2005 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#118 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:89,742 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#217 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:75,055 mi
#37 complaints

Electrical System:Horn

Avg mileage:66,260 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring.

Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,742
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,055
Electrical System:Horn
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,260
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,768
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,006
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
72,935
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,770
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
117,885
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2005 Chrysler Sebring

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~443,442 vehicles.

15V338000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~443,442 affected

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.

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2005 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2005 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Chrysler Sebring has 107 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Airbags (18 complaints, avg 89,742 mi); Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 75,055 mi); Electrical System:Horn (7 complaints, avg 66,260 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,807 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring include 12 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 443,442 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chrysler Sebring reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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