2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:horn (6) · Air Bags (6) · Steering (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-12-27 · campaign 10E059000 · 22,689 vehicles
Defect: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Risk: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Service bulletins (36)
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 2021-03-31 · 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.
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.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 36 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-03-25 · Air Bags · 116,050 mi“takata recall ? spontaneous combustion both airbags deployed while driving…”
2017-09-30 · Suspension · 130,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 was slowing down to turn left. also dropped control …”
2017-02-17 · Steering“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 turn and tries to locked up but i do have steering …”
2016-02-26 · Steering · 💥 crash“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 were no injuries. the vehicle was towed by the insuran…”
2015-08-25 · Unknown Or Other · 40,367 mi · 💥 crash“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 short honks and then it just stopped. i went to run…”
2015-06-19 · Air Bags“the horn goes off at anytime that it wants. unable to stop it unless i pull the horn relay. my air bag light stays on all the time. cruise control does not work. i had the same problem in chevy tahoe and i know what the problem is. it is the clock-spring and i have searched and made calls to everyone and i will not pay $700-$1,000 for a small peace…”
2015-01-02 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring convertible. the contact stated that the horn sounded for an extended period of time and would not stop. the vehicle was taken to more than one repair shop, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who indicated that the air bag malfunctioned, ex…”
2014-12-09 · Electrical System · 118,000 mi“horn goes off by itself and continues to sound, until pounding on the steering wheel center. dealer says it is a bad horn switch which is integral with the airbag assembly, which is not a covered part with extended warranty and costs >$750. this would be very unsafe in a high traffic situations, or bad neighborhoods. *tr…”
2012-10-16 · Steering · 49,682 mi“the horn just randomly goes off. to get it to stop i had to pull the fuse which also disconnects the air bag. after reading about the exact same problem by hundreds of sebring owners, i feel that chrysler should replace the horn and air bag (chrysler mechanic told me it was all one unit and to replace it would be over $700). this is a safety iss…”
2012-09-05 · Electrical System · 83,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring convertible. the contact stated that the horn activated independently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 83,000. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.