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 STATIO…
2005 chrysler Sebring engine problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 RETRI…
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…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 chrysler Sebring?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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