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2005 Chrysler Sebring

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
75
Received Mar 2005 to Jul 2022
Official recalls listed
3
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Horn fails with airbag warning light19 complaints · 25% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Airbag warning light stays on5 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Frame rusts and corrodes through4 complaints · 5.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #15V338000Mitsubishi 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.
  • Recall #04V579000On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 3 fires, 4 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 7 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

Brakes

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
9
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YearComplaints
20053
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20076
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20094
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20159
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20203
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2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total75

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Horn fails with airbag warning light1925%–
Airbag warning light stays on56.7%–
Frame rusts and corrodes through45.3%–
Vehicle catches fire from wiring45.3%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking45.3%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips34.0%–
Engine burns excessive oil between changes34.0%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #15V338000June 2, 2015443,442 vehicles affected

    air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #04V579000December 9, 200426,354 vehicles affected

    steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

    On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #04V532000November 2, 20048,000 vehicles affected

    seat belts: rear/other

    On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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