2005 Chrysler Sebring Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:rim (1) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
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.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-12-10 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring coupe. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) was received in august of 2015. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no est…”
2011-05-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 91,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler sebring coupe. the contact stated while driving approximately 80 mph the vehicle surged forward and would not stop when she engaged the brakes. the contact began to shift gears and the vehicle stopped surging. the vehicle was pulled onto the side of the road and shut off. upon restarting the vehicle it functioned…”
2009-11-02 · Wheels“on my 05 chrysler town and country head lights sometimes wont come on, the parking lights will, i have to turn them on and off a couple of times, and on just the other night was driving down the highway and they turned themselves off while it was dark and about had a wreck, so i would think this is dangerous and needs a recall, and while im on here…”
2007-03-08 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module · 49,000 mi“tl* - the contact called regarding his 2005 chrysler town & country. the contact stated that the air bag light turned on & off intermittently for approximately 1 month. the contact went through a puddle of water and the airbag light turned on. the vehicle was diagnosed by a chrysler dealer as the electronic sensor needed to be replaced. the re…”
2006-12-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 24,500 mi“my 2005 chrysler sebring has a faulty fuel level reading. i have had the vehicle in two different dealerships (the first one diagnosed the problem, but did no service work due to my leaving the state of minnesota; the other two dealerships supposedly did work to the vehicle) first servicing dealership claimed to have replaced the fuel sending unit;…”
2005-08-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor“dt: consumer owned 2005 touring chrysler mini van. she took vehicle to dealer for an 18000 mile routine service, vehicle had 17000 miles on it. dealer informed consumer that front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. dealer told consumer that vehicle was not safe to drive. the repair was done on july 19, 2005. consumer got the impression t…”
2005-08-01 · Wheels:rim · 31,585 mi“the chrome covering on all four wheels of our 2002 chrysler sebring 2 dr. lxi is peeling exposing the wheels to road salt and chemicals and allowing water to collect on the untreated surfaces eventually leading to rusting and wheel failure. the peeling was first noticed on may 31, 2005 and was reporting to the chrysler dealer on june 2, 2005. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.