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2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, most often about the air bags (44% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles). It is 5th of 6 Sebring Convertible model years by number of complaints.
Complaints39
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported1
Injuries reported4
Most common 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems
Air bags
17 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I purchased a used 2005 sebring in may 2010 shortly after around july the first week the air bag light came on and now it is a nagging problem it goes on for awhile and then goes off for awhile is this a safety problem driving with no air bag please tell me if it is still under warranty can I take it back to the…
The horn just randomly goes off. To get it to stop I had to pull the fuse which also disconnects the air bag. After reading about the exact same problem by hundreds of sebring owners, I feel that Chrysler should replace the horn and air bag (Chrysler mechanic told me it was all one unit and to replace it would be over…
Electrical
15 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: horn.
The horn randomly begins honking. It occationally happens as I'm driving down the road. When the car is turned off it continues honking. It occationally begins when I push the button on the remote to open the locked doors. It will then suddenly stop honking, only to start again further down the road. The only way I…
Horn blows for no apparent reason. Usually occurs when using the remote to unlock doors but has happened when just opening the car door. Continues to sound for several minutes. Occasionally will stop if holding horn pad down on steering wheel but then resumes when pressure is released. Service department unable to…
Seat belts
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: front.
The seat belt light/ chime lights up and sounds when driving, even though the seat belt seems to be securely buckled. Wiggling the seat belt makes the light go off. This occurs at least once per drive 90% of the time I drive the car. This causes a distraction while driving.
Engine
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
My wife and I had purchased an 05 Chrysler sebring touring convertible from the huntington dealership with 22,800 mile on the clock. Several weeks after our purchase the nightmare had begun. The engine had over heated on the freeway, we had the vehicle towed and inspected by the glendale Chrysler dealership. They…
We already had a complete engine failure at 58,000 miles with our sebring in 2008. The car was under warranty and Chrysler refused to fix the problem. We had to hire a lawyer and 5 months later we had an entirely new engine put in. One year later, the car is back in the shop because it overheats every 5 miles. We our…
Steering
4 complaints · 10%I have 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, purchased in 2006, used from a local Chrysler dealer with only 9000 miles. Today, july 16, 2009. It had a warranty of 3 years or 36000 miles. The upper ball joint is rattling around, took it to the dealer they gave me a estimate of 389.00. This is unacceptable. The part is…
The horn just randomly goes off. To get it to stop I had to pull the fuse which also disconnects the air bag. After reading about the exact same problem by hundreds of sebring owners, I feel that Chrysler should replace the horn and air bag (Chrysler mechanic told me it was all one unit and to replace it would be over…
Transmission
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
My horn has started going off for no reason. It will not work when I press on it, but will sound itself at any time during the day or night. The lights on my stereo have been flickering, and the components on the steering wheel (such as the stereo volume and crust control) will turn themselves on and off or up and…
Purchased 2005 Sebring Convertible in early 2006 with 18,000 miles on it. Was pushed into an extended warranty that has went out of business. Car cruise control quit working, was a wiring issue, had to have steering wheel tore apart and repaired. Dealer cost $374. Interior lights in car flicker and continue to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (17 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); electrical (15 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles); seat belts (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
- It is 5th of 6 Sebring Convertible model years by number of complaints, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.