2005 Chrysler Sebring for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Chrysler Sebring for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Chrysler Sebring specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 255 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $16.90 | $17.36 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
2005 Chrysler Sebring: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,100 | US$3,200 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,380 | $3,472 | $3,920 | $3,920 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (48), air bags (44) and engine and engine cooling (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V338000 | 2015-06-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February... |
| 04V579000 | 2004-12-09 | steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS. |
| 04V532000 | 2004-11-02 | seat belts:rear/other | ON CERTAIN SEDANS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD RETRACTOR AND TURNING LOOP BOLTS ON THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
No 2005 Chrysler Sebring is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 2005 Chrysler Sebring for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the Sebring
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The figures, translated
The 2.4L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 29 litres, from its 9.8 L/100 km rating. That works out to about $15.19 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What to expect from the Sebring
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. With 453 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
Best uses
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the Sebring on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Sebring first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Sebring answers the big questions.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Talk to a person
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Chrysler Sebring from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Chrysler Sebring for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Chrysler Sebring?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Chrysler Sebring before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Chrysler Sebring cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.