Used 2005 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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bingonut15, New York, NY, 08/21/2011
Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
81 of 93 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
I have the only Sebring to pass 200,000 miles?
N Sobieck, Chicago, IL, 06/14/2019
updated 12/15/2020
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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Greg Ploof, 11/30/2006
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.
Great car for awhile
Brandy, 10/07/2010
Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought my Sebring used in 2007. Only problems until now were with rotors needing turning often and the rear spoiler coming off. Recently the front crank seal blew out causing a severe oil leak. Had it fixed and it happened again within minutes. Discovered that there is a problem with this motor having crank shaft end play which causes the front crank seal to come out. There is a bulletin on this problem, but no recall. Currently awaiting Chrysler's response to see if they will take any responsibility since this is obviously a manufacturer defect since it has happened to so many of the 2005 motors.
Beware of front driver side collision
starcrestsa, 09/05/2010
Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was recently in an accident where the front driver's side was impacted. Thankfully, the driver was safe. Although this was at a low speed, the impact was strong enough to smash the battery. Due to it's location, the battery acid made contact with computers, electrical & mechanical parts. Needless to say, it was considered totaled even though the damage did not appear as drastic on the outside. There was other structural/frame damage as well.