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2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 23 complaints on file for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

23

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Sebring Sedan years?

Sebring Sedan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted30 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 10 complaints2002: 15 complaints2003: 8 complaints2004: 18 complaints2005: 23 complaints2006: 30 complaints
Sebring Sedan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System626%
Airbags417%
Other417%
Engine313%
Steering29%
Body & Structure29%
Fuel System14%
Suspension14%

Does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E059000SuspensionDecember 27, 2010 · 22,689 units

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.

Consequence

IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 19, 2012

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 30, 2016

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 1, 2006 · 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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 16, 2014 · 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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 16, 2014 · crash

2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan — common questions

Is the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan reliable?

The record is thin — 23 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2005 Sebring Sedan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), other (4 complaints), airbags (4 complaints).

Does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chrysler Sebring Sedan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sebring Sedan years to avoid are 2006. The cleanest record among Sebring Sedan years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.