2005 Chrysler Sebring owner complaints

Horn randomly goes off, had to take the relay out to get it to stop going off at night. Only happens in the winter, when it is colder. Had to stop driving, about got ran off the road with out a horn that works. Dealer said it would be about $900 to fix. Should have been recalled years ago from all the complaints I have seen online. *js

I recently got pulled over because my horn keeps going of uncontrollably! I had to take the fuse out and I've been pulled over twice because the horn goes off and distracts drivers unintentionally. They get mad and call the cops.. Then once this fuse is pulled the gas meter goes crazy and dumb. It said once we had half tank and we ran out as soon as we pulled out the driveway! This is a safety hazard!! This need to be recalled!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the horn sounded unexpectedly. The contact also mentioned that the failure only occurred in the winter. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.

Complaints with heaters , horn and lights wiring

While driving or sitting still the security alarm system (horn blows off & on) goes off. The only way to stop it is to pull over, get out of the car ,open fuse box and remove the small yellow fuse marked for the horn. Upon replacing the fuse I have driven as much as a day or up to (3) weeks before happening again. The vehicle is out of warranty so I took the car to (3) different repair facilities and they were unable to find a problem or solution. I contacted Chrysler corporation and they said I would have to have a Chrysler dealer run a diagnostic but that did not find the problem ($106.90) . They kept the car overnight and the next day called and said that I would need a horn module ($600.00) part and 2 1/2 hours labor ($320.00). I called to find a cost on a horn module but no par

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

Air bag warning light comes on and off intermittening while drivering

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. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000. Updated 2/4/16 *cn the check engine light illuminated. Updated 02/16/16*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler sebring. While driving at an unknown speed, the horn activated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver side air bag was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 6/22/15*cn updated 9/1/2017*cn

When you push the horn it will not turn off. I pulled the fuse out so that I would not have to deal with the horn having a mind of its own. My fix was to purchase a switch about $4-5 at the auto store and rewire the horn in on my own. It looks a little tacky, I put the switch under the turn signal, but it is far better than being in traffic or at a light and having the horn go off for 5 minutes. Straight. I never took it in but I am guessing it is an issue with the horn switch which is under the airbag. Expensive fix which is why Chrysler will never pay to fix the issue.

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 mounts off that I had just purchased a little over a year ago and they are showing signs of wear also but I threw them on since they was better then the ones I just bought with the new struts from

Front end of the car shakes and makes an awful grinding noise when driving. Unsafe for sure when in motion . Veered off-road

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler sebring. While driving 25 MPH, the contact heard a rubbing sound and attempted to move the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road. As she attempted to pull over, the passenger side ball joint fractured without warning, which caused the control arm to dismantle the front passenger tire. The contact had the vehicle towed to her home due to the failure. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently prior to the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 09e056000 (suspension). San antonio Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (11910 I-35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, 210-239-1808) was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repa

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact suddenly heard a dinging noise coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle and under the front driver and passenger side wheels. The contact attempted to pull the vehicle into a nearby fuel station, but it stalled. The contact had to push the vehicle to the fuel station. Karz auto sales (located at 12002 garlin rd, dallas, tx 75218, 972-737-1788) had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the contact was unsure of the diagnosis. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not able to be driven. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. *dt*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that most of the repair work was mostly covered under extended warranty. The following day, the dealer stated that the failure was not covered because they found engine sludge. The repair would cost $1,600. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, it would not drive more than ten minutes without overheating. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The dealer stated that the entire engine was destroyed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle is currently at an auto repair shop. The contact is awaiting feedback. The manufacturer asked her for oil change receipts. The current mileage was 57,842 and failure mileage was

My vehicle was involved in an accident july 2010, damage was to the front driver's side. Upon picking up car I complained of an engine knock and axle noise. Geico determined this was not due to the accident. I was told to take my car back to where the axle was replaced in april 2010 by pep boys. While waiting to be seen by an adjuster from geico, my vehicle would not start. I then had my battery and starter replaced by pep boys. My vehicle still had engine knock which geico said was not cause by accident. I then had my car taken to a repair shop where they diagnosed an oil pump problem. They later determined before replacing the oil pump that there were metal shavings in oil pan. They inspected my engine block and determine that engine block was clean due to my use of synthetic oil, but

My 2005 Chrysler sebring has a faulty fuel level reading. I have had the vehicle in two different dealerships (the first one diagnosed the problem, but did no service work due to my leaving the state of minnesota; the other two dealerships supposedly did work to the vehicle) first servicing dealership claimed to have replaced the fuel sending unit; however, the problem of inaccurate fuel level is still showing. (what I mean by inaccurance fuel level reading is that the gauge will show one level, but the amount of fuel put in the vehicle is substantially less; much less than a one or 1.5 gallon reserve would show.) it is unknown if the original part is available. I have showed the last servicing dealership photographs of the fuel gauge and receipts from fill ups; the last servicing dealersh

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler sebring touring. While driving approximately 40 MPH she had difficulty steering. The steering column also turned upside down while driving. The failure occurred intermittently at first, but then became progressively worst over a period of time. Although she experienced an identical failure, her vehicle identification number was excluded from recall number 04v579000 (steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm). The "air bag" warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 116,000. The current mileage was 117,000.

2005 Chrysler sebring hood opened while the consumer was driving and smashed against her windshield. *kb the consumer stated back in july she could not get the hood to open. (ohio traffic crash report)*jb