Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Chrysler Sebring has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 75 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V338000 Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V579000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING KNUCKLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V532000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR SEAT BELT FASTENERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
Of the 75 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 75 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Chrysler Sebring has several recalls mainly for safety-critical components like airbags and suspension. Common complaints involve the electrical system, airbag issues, and engine concerns, suggesting potential reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads and rotors every 30,000 miles
- Flush and replace coolant every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Inspect and replace belts every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions or odd signals
- Brake pedal feeling spongy or hard
- Steering vibrations or noises
- Unusual tire wear patterns indicating alignment issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.