2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
The 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (1 complaint), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN AUGUST OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 02/04/16*LJ UPDATED 02/10/16.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND WOULD NOT STOP WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED SURGING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE IT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SURGING THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SHIFT THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 91,000.
ON MY 05 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY HEAD LIGHTS SOMETIMES WONT COME ON, THE PARKING LIGHTS WILL, I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND ON JUST THE OTHER NIGHT WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THEY TURNED THEMSELVES OFF WHILE IT WAS DARK AND ABOUT HAD A WRECK, SO I WOULD THINK THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS A RECALL, AND WHILE IM ON HERE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO I WAS REPLACING THE BRAKES ON THE SAME VAN, AND WHILE HAND TORQUING THE WHEEL LUG NUTS BY HAND I HAD 11 WHEEL STUDS JUST TWIST OFF, AND WAS DONE BY HAND, NO AIR TOOL WAS USED IN THIS, I HAVE CHANGED MANY BRAKES ON CARS AND NEVER HAVE I HAD AND WHEEL STUDS JUST TWIST OFF BY HAND. WITH THESE 2 THINGS I SACRED TO DRIVE IT NOW, WITH MY 2 KIDS. *TR
ON MY 05 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY HEAD LIGHTS SOMETIMES WONT COME ON, THE PARKING LIGHTS WILL, I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND ON JUST THE OTHER NIGHT WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THEY TURNED THEMSELVES OFF WHILE IT WAS DARK AND ABOUT HAD A WRECK, SO I WOULD THINK THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS A RECALL, AND WHILE IM ON HERE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO I WAS REPLACING THE BRAKES ON THE SAME VAN, AND WHILE HAND TORQUING THE WHEEL LUG NUTS BY HAND I HAD 11 WHEEL STUDS JUST TWIST OFF, AND WAS DONE BY HAND, NO AIR TOOL WAS USED IN THIS, I HAVE CHANGED MANY BRAKES ON CARS AND NEVER HAVE I HAD AND WHEEL STUDS JUST TWIST OFF BY HAND. WITH THESE 2 THINGS I SACRED TO DRIVE IT NOW, WITH MY 2 KIDS. *TR
ON MY 05 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY HEAD LIGHTS SOMETIMES WONT COME ON, THE PARKING LIGHTS WILL, I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND ON JUST THE OTHER NIGHT WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THEY TURNED THEMSELVES OFF WHILE IT WAS DARK AND ABOUT HAD A WRECK, SO I WOULD THINK THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS A RECALL, AND WHILE IM ON HERE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO I WAS REPLACING THE BRAKES ON THE SAME VAN, AND WHILE HAND TORQUING THE WHEEL LUG NUTS BY HAND I HAD 11 WHEEL STUDS JUST TWIST OFF, AND WAS DONE BY HAND, NO AIR TOOL WAS USED IN THIS, I HAVE CHANGED MANY BRAKES ON CARS AND NEVER HAVE I HAD AND WHEEL STUDS JUST TWIST OFF BY HAND. WITH THESE 2 THINGS I SACRED TO DRIVE IT NOW, WITH MY 2 KIDS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
31-003-19 — EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
- 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE — 24 complaints
- 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE — 17 complaints
- 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE — 5 complaints
- 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE (current)
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- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
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