repaired · 2017 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
2005 Chrysler SebringProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 75 owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Sebring, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-338 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Chrysler Sebring has problems
75 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
21Electrical system
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Engine and engine cooling
7Steering1 crash/fire/injury
6Suspension
6Engine
5Service brakes
3Wheels
169 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 21 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 |
| 9 other systems | 16 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 Chrysler Sebring recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Spindle: arm
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Sebring year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sebring median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Chrysler Sebring safety ratings
2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sebring owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO…
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