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I LOVE my Sebring!
maggiemae129, 05/19/2014
2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2005 Touring Edition for nearly ten years. I will be selling it now to put some money towards the SUV that I really needed for my lifestyle. I had hoped to keep both, but my finances won't allow it. I will miss this little convertible dearly. Cons - none. Things I have fixed/replaced - window motor (due to water getting in the door too many times), rear tie-rod ends, engine light has been on for like two years due to O2 sensor (have not fixed). Tune-up/flushed all fluids, etc at about 100,000 miles. Car has 139,000 miles and I believe it will go many more.
Good Car -- Mixed Reviews
sjt3, 03/12/2011
2005 Chrysler Sebring GTC 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
I just traded in my 2005 Sebring Convertible after four years. It was a great car overall but not without it's flaws. Very cheaply built & even though the body was mostly plastic, still had the standard Chrysler problem of pealing paint. Interior plastic was cheap as well. Reliable with one exception, brakes!!!! I only put 40,000 miles on it and had to replace the brakes twice. My two previous cars, Chevy and a Ford, I only replaced the brakes once on each with 60,000 to 80,000 miles on it. My only other complaint is road noise. Very noisy!!!
2005 Chrysler Sebring GTC Convertible
bluesman53, 04/22/2015
2005 Chrysler Sebring GTC 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
When I bought my Sebring it was in 2006 and was a 1 year old Used Card with 27,000 miles. I have now had it 9 years and have put 40,000 miles on myself to bring the mileage to date to 67,000. It has been very reliable with the exception of the Rear Window Defroster that breaks every summer putting the top up and down. I chose not to replace the window. I am still using the factory Brakes, they will be replaced soon as they are at 5/32" on the Pads! At 66,500 miles I replaced the Ignition Switch. Other than general maintainance (Oil Changes, Tires, Battery) it has been a very dependable vehicle and a Blast to drive in the summer! I plan on keeping it many more years!
Engine light on , Engine or electrical Problems
bingonut15, 08/21/2011
2005 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
80 of 92 people found this review helpful
I had so many problems with this since I bought it 2007 used from a Dealer that I thought I coud trust but I was wrong. He sold me a lemon. Bought hub bearings three times, struts, tie rods, crankshaft, crankshaft sensors, camshaft sensors and much more. Two weeks ago, I was have problems when I drove the car home the check engine came on and the car was jerking when I got up to 60 miles per hour. I went to Advance auto',test it out and they said needed a camshaft, so I bought it .installed it ,was still jerking. Then I took it to Midas to test it and it was the crankshaft sensor,got one, installed it still jerking. Brought to Chrysler test it, said Powertrain Module and
Chrysler Sebrings: The rich people's car.
jen_love, 03/03/2012
2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
I have 2005, when I first got it I was so happy. It feels luxurious. I thought it was the closest thing to a fancy car I was going to get being a student and low income. It has been nothing but a nightmare. To replace the battery, you have to remove the front wheel. To replace spark plugs you have to remove the upper plenum and intake. I haven't even gotten into whatever else I will have to do. But let me say, it is expensive to do the smallest thing with this car and I am poor! If you have money to drop 100, 200, 300 for every little thing - this is the car for you. If not, then don't buy it. I know I wish I never had.
Bad Boy Blue
Thomas Miller, 09/12/2015
2005 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is a very reliable car. Just do the maintenance required, and this thing will start and run every time. This is one of the most dependable cars I have ever owned. And I have found that it is a great platform for upgrading. I've added a few items to it, and I get lots of compliments. If you get one of these things, you'll be very happy. Zoom zoom.
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I have the only Sebring to pass 200,000 miles?
N Sobieck, 06/14/2019
updated 12/15/2020
2005 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2005 car used 12.2011, still have it today 06.2019. It had 47,000 miles under its belt. Last month the odometer turned over 200,000 miles. Yes, I've had to replace the camshaft senor 3 times, 1 upper control arm, 1 lower control arm, set of Struts, 1 rear brake pads and drums, 4 or 5 front disc brake pad with a few rotors. I replaced the timing belt and water pump with a timing and water pump kit well after the recommended time to change it. I use a synthetic mix oil for older cars and I change the engine oil every 5,000 miles. I'm by no means an automobile mechanic, but I know what to look for when buying a used car. I put on cover-all and look under the car and check for engine leaks. I have bought many used cars in my life time and the main problems with most vehicles are the owners didn't preform regular maintenance. I would ask the owners if the tires were replaced, if not I check the treads to see if the wear is even on the tire and does it match the tire on the other side. If the tires are new, I look at the tie-rods and control arms to see if they were replaced or ignored. For those that complain they got a 'lemon' from someone they trusted or someone told them there was nothing wrong with the car and bought a car in bad condition. Shame on them that lie, but shame on you for being so gullible. Most of the reviews I see are from people that don't get there cars maintained as they should be. Car reviews are more like a blog for people to complain how something failed cause something wasn't right while driving it and didn't take the time to investigate the problem. Read your cars maintenance schedule and look at the odometer, it will tell you what will fail next, if you don't get the maintenance done, you wont be so surprised when you have to call a tow truck to take it to a shop to have repairs done. 06.14.2020, I have since this original review have replaced the transmission. Yes it cost around $1,500.00 to replace. Its a used Trans from a low mileage vehicle, but with the exterior and interior being in mint condition. I knew I'd get more miles out of her.
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Excellent Car
Steve, 12/30/2004
2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I was reading the reviews on this car before I bought it, sloppy handling, unrefined drivetrains?? I drove 8 hours straight in this car, usually my back starts to hurt or something, but not in this car, very comfy, also at speeds upwards of 95-100 mph, I couldn't even hear the engine, a very quiet ride. Two things that I do notice are low gas mileage (but thats the same for all gasoline powered engines), and also the 2.7 V-6 is a high-speed engine (churning 200 hp and only 190 torque), but if you don't mind shifting down to get back to the top-end, then it is alright. In closing, I doubted my purchase because the other reviews say the doors are going to fall off, but not anymore!
This Car is Maintenance Free
ChrisBrig, 06/04/2009
2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Sebring in May of 2006, and I have changed the oil religously, added new tires, and had the brakes serviced. That is it. I have not had any service issues, and this car has never left me stranded on the side of the road. This car is reliable.
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Greg Ploof, 11/30/2006
2005 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had problems with this car, engine knock and right hand steering noise, it clicks when you steer to the right. This car had only 26,600 miles when I bought it and I have 35,567 now, this is my first Chrysler product and will be my last! A car with low mileage like this should not knock or make steering noises.
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