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2005 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
8%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
108,818miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,818 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Six months after purchasing a used Chrysler Sebring 2005 from a local dealership, a large stream of oil began (and continued) to pour out of the drive shaft seal when the engine was running. The car was taken to a service center where the problem was diagnosed as a bad drive shaft that had ruined the engine block and drive shaft seal. The only fix they offered was an engine replacement (which would cost more than the original cost of the vehicle).”

NHTSA complaint #10522002, filed 2013-06, 104,637 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Sebring. While driving highways speeds, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power without warning. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended the contact take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. Consumer stated she was on her way home from work, she entered I-75 south bound in birch run, mi. I was picking up speed, the car completely shut down. I coasted along until the car came to a complete stop. It was scary! …”

NHTSA complaint #11114632, filed 2018-07, 113,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20101315%
200949%
20084218%
20074212%
200654%
200568%
2004115%
200337%
2002115%
200121%
199911%
199821%
199610%

Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler Sebring

Air bags
21 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology