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2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Oct 31, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 27, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, most frequently naming the electrical, airbags and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 31 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical631.6%
  • Airbags421.1%
  • Engine315.8%
  • Body & structure210.5%
  • Steering210.5%
  • Fuel system15.3%
  • Suspension15.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
10E059000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Dec 27, 2010
22,689 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The 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.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 11
SteeringSuspension
Filed Oct 31, 2018
Crash reported

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 HAVE HAD TO PULL THE FUSE TO SAVE MY BATTERY, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IT WILL NOT BLOW, I CANNOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER. THEREFORE, I HAVE HAD TO DRIVE WITH AN EXPIRED STICKER SINCE AUGUST 2016 AS I CANNOT AFFORD THE HUNDREDS IT WOULD COST TO FIX THE HORN ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT MY 1ST COMPLAINT ABOUT THE HORN ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HORN ISSUE ON THIS VEHICLE.. HOWEVER, NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN DONE TO RESOLVE IT. RECENTLY, A LADY BACKED INTO MY CAR IN WALMART PARKING LOT, DAMAGING THE BUMPER AND BREAKING THE LIGHT BECAUSE I HAD NO HORN TO BLOW AND WARN HER. THIS IS JUST ONE SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THIS CAR.. THIS THING HAD BEEN A LEMON SINCE DAY ONE.. FROM THE FRONT STEERING SHAKING HORRIBLY WHILE BRAKING TO BOTH REAR STRUTS BREAKING TO RAIN WATER GETTING INSIDE THE DOORS AND FLOODING THE INTERIOR AND SHORTING OUT THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

NHTSA ID
11144551
Incident
Dec 1, 2006
Mileage
106,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Nov 1, 2017

PAINT DISCOLORED

NHTSA ID
11042017
Incident
Aug 16, 2017
Mileage
133,300 mi
Airbags
Filed Jan 23, 2017

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

NHTSA ID
10947250
Incident
Dec 30, 2016
Mileage
99,000 mi
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Aug 21, 2015

FUSE 8 UNDER HOOD, 20A FUSE. CHRYSLER HAS A COUPLE OF BRANCH CIRCUITS DOWNSTREAM OF THIS AND COLLECTIVELY AN INCREASED LOAD CONDITION CAUSES AN OVERLOAD ON STARTUP ONLY. INSTANT BURN FUSE CANT COPE. THE PROBLEM IS DESIGN, THERE ARE 4 CIRCUITS FED DOWNSTREAM ON THAT FUSE, IF THE COLLECTED LOAD BUILDS SOME RESISTANCE IT WILL EXCEED THE CAPACITY OF THE FUSE. I AM CURRENTLY CHANGING THE FUSE DAILY JUST TO START MY CAR AND GO. AND SOMETIMES HAVE TO CHANGE IT AGAIN BEFORE LEAVING MY DESTINATION. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE BY RESULTING TO GOOGLE AND THERE ARE COUNTLESS OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD NOT TO PUT A LARGER FUSE IN THERE FOR IT MAY CATCH FIRE BECAUSE OF NOT ALLOWING THE FUSE TO BLOW WHEN IT NEEDS TO BLOW. IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER SET UP AND TO BE NOT ACTUALLY ANYTHING BROKEN WITH MY CAR. WHAT DO I DO?

NHTSA ID
10758483
Incident
Jun 9, 2015
Mileage
120,000 mi
Body & structureEngine
Filed Jul 28, 2014
Crash reported1 injury reported

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

NHTSA ID
10616969
Incident
Jul 16, 2014
Mileage
71,000 mi
AirbagsElectricalSteering
Filed Dec 23, 2013

THE HORN ON THE VEHICLE STARTS TO RANDOMLY GO OFF AND WILL NOT STOP. HORN WILL BLOW EVEN WHILE DRIVING AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS THERE IS ALSO A CLICKING NOISE THAT IS EMITTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY AS THE HORN STARTS TO GO OFF. I AM CONCERNED THAT AT SOME POINT DURING DRIVING THE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY AT THE SAME TIME AS THE HORN IS RANDOMLY GOING OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAY THEY ARE UNAWARE OF THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE LISTED WITH THE NHTSA AND DO NOT CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY CONCERN. REPAIR IS QUOTED AT $750+. THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED BY NHTSA AND CHRYSLER NEEDS TO BE MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND ADDRESS FOR ME AND OTHER CUSTOMERS WHO ARE DEALING WITH THIS PARTICULAR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10557109
Incident
Dec 23, 2013
Mileage
87,000 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Oct 27, 2013

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

NHTSA ID
10549665
Incident
Oct 27, 2013
Mileage
93,600 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 8, 2013

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

NHTSA ID
10502047
Incident
Nov 19, 2012
Mileage
96,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

9004009

POWER TRAIN

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA Vehicles built after on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. All 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the vehicle you are repairing has a crack in the flex plate or failed pump bushing inspect and confirm that both (2) dowel pins are present in the engine block, which align the transmission center line to the crank shaft centerline and visually inspect the dowel alignment holes in the transmission case. If the holes are damaged or elongated the transmission should be replaced to prevent further damage to the transmission/flexplate or pump bushing due to the inability to properly align the engine to the transmission during the repair. 3. All 62TE equipped vehicles. If pump bushing is scored or damaged and the dowel pin alignment holes are ok, replace the pump assembly as opposed to complete transmission. 4. All 62TE equipped vehicles. If vehicle is jerking/slipping with MIL code(s) P0740 or P2764, check TCC Solenoid operation. If TCC Solenoid is ok, the codes are indicative of a torque converter failure. Replace the torque converter.

9004275

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

9004275

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

23-015-20

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

08-049-20

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

31-006-19

STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chrysler Sebring Sedan by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006181036.8
2005Viewing111042.4
2004101029.5
2003310—
2002111030.8
2001610—
2000110—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—
1996010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.