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2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Structure:body (1)

11
Complaints
1
Recalls
31
Service bulletins
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

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 (31)

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 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2018-10-31 · Unknown Or Other · 106,000 mi · 💥 crash

“since purchasing vehicle in 2006 the horn has been going off by itself.. whether driving or sitting stationary. i have had to bang on the horn pad area to get it to stop. after years of having to do this to stop the blaring horn, it now has a short.. runs down my battery but will not blow at all. i have had to pull the fuse to save my battery, howe…”

2017-01-23 · Unknown Or Other · 99,000 mi

“horn blares randomly and cannot be stopped without removing the horn relay making the horn (a safety requirement) inoperable. dealer was able to repair the issue, however, at a cost of over $672 as the dealer marked the replacement part 1az56xdvae driver airbag. many owners likely would not get this issue repaired due to cost thereby driving a c…”

2015-08-21 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi

“fuse 8 under hood, 20a fuse. chrysler has a couple of branch circuits downstream of this and collectively an increased load condition causes an overload on startup only. instant burn fuse cant cope. the problem is design, there are 4 circuits fed downstream on that fuse, if the collected load builds some resistance it will exceed the capacity of th…”

2014-07-28 · Structure:body · 71,000 mi · 💥 crash

“driving on 195 west heavy rain vehicle hydroplates in front of us no where to go but to hit the other vehicle imy main question is my airbags never came out..questioning defect...my vehicle was totaled and towed away i am the owner of this vehicle.... updated 4/24/2015 *js…”

2013-12-23 · Steering · 87,000 mi

“the horn on the vehicle starts to randomly go off and will not stop. horn will blow even while driving at random times. this is a safety concern as there is also a clicking noise that is emitting from underneath the airbag assembly as the horn starts to go off. i am concerned that at some point during driving the airbag may deploy at the same ti…”

2013-10-27 · Electrical System · 93,600 mi

“horn starts blowing spontaneously in cold weather and will not stop until car is warmed up. this presents a hazard to other drivers and is a traffic violation. horn shares a fuse with the fuel pump, so no easy way to disable it and drive the car, and car will not pass inspection if the horn is unplugged. a web search shows that this is a very commo…”

2013-03-08 · Electrical System · 96,000 mi

“horn started going off by itself and would not stop while driving. this is dangerous and could cause a crash. this has happened numerous times. it is very difficult to get it to stop (have to turn steering wheel and continuously press horn down until stops). i've read numerous complaints about the same and think that this should be a recall due t…”

2012-01-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 62,000 mi

“the horn goes off intermittently and eventually the only alternative is to disconnect it, because of poor assembly from chrysler, they attached the horn to the airbag and the entire system has to be replaced- if the horn does not work, neither does the airbag. a death trap. poor design of the 2.7 engine by chrysler..oil light flickers... oil s…”

2011-08-23 · Electrical System · 56,689 mi

“i was driving i came to the red light all of a sudden i hear this ding as if my seat belt was not on and the radio goes completely out. i try turning it back on and nothing. i get to my destination and get out of the car and press the door lock on the remote control and nothing happens. i press the trunk release in the car and on the remote cont…”

2011-05-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 60,400 mi

“my car, 2005 chrysler sebring, 2.4 dual over head (vin [xxx]) has a broken motor mount bracket (front). it is on national back order and cannot be attained in the near future. over 250 people are waiting for this part and are currently on the waiting list, as am i. i cannot attain this part and further damage is being done to my vehicle because i h…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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