2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 car with unsafe equipment. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2016
“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”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2014
“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 common problem with this car, but since the horn switch is part of the airbag unit the replacement cost is almost $1000. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2013
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“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 to number of people impacted. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2012
“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 have no choice but to drive it without the bracket. Chrysler corp. Refuses to provide me with a rental for the time being. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2011
“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 sludge build up which will cause catastrophic engine failure and result in an accident. Chrysler refuses to address these problems. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2009
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Sebring Sedan years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning suspension. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.