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Chrysler Sebring ConvertibleModel year report

2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
55,173miles, 27 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The part named most often is air bags, with 17 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (15) and seat belts (5). 27 of the complaints include a mileage, and 48% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,173 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 35 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Interior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 $700). This is a safety issue, not only for me but for others on the road.”

NHTSA complaint #10480784, filed 2012-10, 49,682 miles

Electrical system: “[ 2005 Chrysler sebring] I smelled and saw smoke coming out of steering column, car towed to dealership. I was told they could not find a problem. Two weeks later same issue. The car went back to the dealership and I was told the wiring harness burnt up. About 3000 in damages.....”

NHTSA complaint #10297381, filed 2009-12, 90,000 miles

Seat belts: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10411832, filed 2011-07, 100,000 miles

Engine cooling: “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 on our third try after the dealerships has been sending it back saying they can't find anything wrong with it.”

NHTSA complaint #10280875, filed 2009-08, 68,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

48% of the 27 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 84,000 miles.

7%0–100%10–2541%25–5019%50–7519%75–10015%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (27 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 55,173 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sebring Convertible FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202722$3,050
Sebring Convertible FWD2.7L 6-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic192521$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 35 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 35 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler Sebring Convertible

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20053955,1730—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20046272,0000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20032448,1150—21—Stable
200212168,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200112072,0000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20007881,1630—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19999275,1121—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19985273,2001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19977778,0001—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19966880,0001—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Chrysler Sebring Convertible model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 17 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 15.

Has the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible (Sebring Convertible, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reported?

Among the 27 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,173 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 84,000 miles; 48% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.