YearToAvoid

2005 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 21% of all 75 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 9 Sebring model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 79,100 miles.

Engine complaints
16
21% of 75 complaints
All complaints this year
75
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
79,100 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler Sebring engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 24, 2005, latest May 27, 2020.

2005 Chrysler Sebring engine complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2005Aug 2006Nov 2008May 2010Jun 2013Aug 2014Jul 2018Nov 2019
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to May 2020; peak Aug 2005 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sebring model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200516 (21%)
  2. 200617 (14%)
  3. 2007107 (32%)
  4. 200878 (33%)
  5. 20098 (19%)
  6. 201021 (24%)
  7. 20111 (33%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring have engine problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,100 miles.
Which Chrysler Sebring year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Chrysler Sebring has the most engine complaints (107), compared with 16 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.