Car financing: 2005 Chrysler Sebring
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
Car financing: the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2005 Chrysler Sebring; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2005 Chrysler Sebring for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
It uses the 2.4L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $151.90. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Sebring is like
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. With 453 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
When the Sebring makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
A longer test drive
Rent the Sebring for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Sebring for a week and see how it fits your life. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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.
Ask us about the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
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.