2005 Chrysler Sebring problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (10) · Electrical System (9) · Electrical System:horn (7)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
66 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V338000 · 443,442 vehicles
Defect: 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 po
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.
Service bulletins (54)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 54 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-07-08 · Power Train:axle Assembly · 150,000 mi“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. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicl…”
2021-03-02 · Unknown Or Other · 60,000 mi“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 be disconnected.…”
2020-12-16 · Suspension“front end of the car shakes and makes an awful grinding noise when driving. unsafe for sure when in motion . veered off-road…”
2020-07-11 · Electrical System · 124,000 mi“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 the car for 14 months. following some online research…”
2020-05-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 89,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 parked vehicle that was crashed into was pushed one f…”
2019-11-26 · Engine · 83,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact suddenly heard a dinging noise coming from the vehicle. the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle and under the front driver and passenger side wheels. the contact attempted to pull the vehicle into a nearby fuel station, but it stalled. the …”
2019-10-15 · Suspension · 79,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a rubbing sound and attempted to move the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road. as she attempted to pull over, the passenger side ball joint fractured without warning, which caused the control arm to dismantle the front passenger tire. the contact had the vehi…”
2019-06-18 · Service Brakes · 30,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring. while driving various low speeds with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated. the contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and something is eating the battery, the battery was replaced 2 so far under warranty. th…”
2019-01-29 · Service Brakes · 135,000 mi · 💥 crash“brakes locked up on a city street when trying to stop at a stop light. weather conditions were wet and cause vechicle to crash. this has happened before but this was the first time i crashed as a result.…”
2018-07-30 · Engine · 113,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring. while driving highways speeds, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power without warning. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended the contact take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mil…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.