2005 Chrysler Sebring Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,539miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,539 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.
“I have a 2005 Chrysler Sebring I have owned for 2 years now in 2008 I was driving and heard a loud pop and a thud I got out and noticed that the rear strut mount shattered and the strut was loose so I drove it home and called the dealer they said there is a back order on them due to the constant failure of these so I was able to get 2 from their partner dealership someone instead of fixing their car they traded it in er something to that is what I was told so I put them on, now its 2009 dec 23rd I changed the rear struts and front due to the car having 171,000 miles on them I took the good…”
NHTSA complaint #10296949, filed 2009-12, 130,000 miles“Purchased 2002 Chrysler Sebring in 2005. Car was making grinding sound a couple of months later from front passenger side tire or shock. Dealer replaced steering gear and tie rods. One month later, dealer again had to replace same parts. Four months later, while driving on interstate, entire upper ball joint came apart causing complete loss of steering. Dealer replaced upper ball joint and control arm on passenger side. Less than two years later, lower control arm and ball joints disintegrated. Dealer refused to repair or warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10238675, filed 2008-08, 33,403 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Sebring. While driving 15 MPH, the steering control arm seized without warning. The driver temporarily lost control of the steering. It was diagnosed that the control arm and ball joints fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 112,539. Updated 07/12/16”
NHTSA complaint #10873094, filed 2016-06, 112,539 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 26 | 12% |
| 2003 | 8 | 19% |
| 2002 | 37 | 18% |
| 2001 | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 | 15 | 16% |
| 1999 | 23 | 13% |
| 1998 | 26 | 10% |
| 1997 | 28 | 13% |
| 1996 | 70 | 20% |
| 1995 | 46 | 35% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
21 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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