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2005 Chrysler Sebring

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 132.

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

66 reports with mileage · 9 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports3 fire reports3 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

3 reports
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36,560 miles · Sep 19, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline

AS I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR DID A QUICK SHUDDER. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE FOR MAYBE 500 FEET WHEN THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I KNEW I WAS LOW ON GAS ,BUT THE FUEL LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON YET. THE GAUGE WAS SHOWING LESS THAN A QUARTER TANK BUT WAS STILL ABOVE THE BOTTOM LINES. (IN FACT, I W…

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AS I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR DID A QUICK SHUDDER. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE FOR MAYBE 500 FEET WHEN THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I KNEW I WAS LOW ON GAS ,BUT THE FUEL LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON YET. THE GAUGE WAS SHOWING LESS THAN A QUARTER TANK BUT WAS STILL ABOVE THE BOTTOM LINES. (IN FACT, I WAS ON MY LINE TO FILL UP WHEN THIS HAPPENED.) LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE BUSY ROAD. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DISCOVERED IT HAD RUN OUT OF FUEL . THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. *TR UPDATED 10/11/07. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10203404

45,000 miles · Jul 25, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER. SHE STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON B…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER. SHE STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR A MONTH. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,000.

NHTSA ODI #10197487

9,000 miles · Feb 1, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE THE FILLER PIPE COLLAPSED. AS A RESULT THERE WAS GASOLINE SPILLAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR TO THE FILLER PIPE. HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER. UPDATED 02/28/06

NHTSA ODI #10149174

Official recalls

3

15V338000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 2, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

04V579000 · Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Dec 9, 2004

ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

04V532000 · Seat Belts:rear/other

Nov 2, 2004

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD RETRACTOR AND TURNING LOOP BOLTS ON THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE AFFECTED FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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