2005 Chrysler Sebring air bags problems
21 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH the left front wheel fractured and broke away from the vehicle. It crashed into a guard rail and proceeded to travel over the guard rail. Neither of the front airbags deployed. The fuel tank was punctured during the process ,and the vehicle erupted in flames. It became fully engulfed in flames and burned to the ground. The fire department and the state police were at the scene of the accident and provided written reports.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the horn malfunctioned and would sound independently with the vehicle on or off. This failure recurred for three months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the air bag module or clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints