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2005 Chrysler Sebring — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Sebring 3.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.0LTransmission Automatic (S4)

The 2005 Chrysler Sebring 3.0L is a passenger car built on the ST platform that pairs a 3.0L engine with an Automatic (S4) transmission to deliver an EPA-estimated 18/25/21 mpg. Routine maintenance requires 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API oil, yet the vehicle's broader context emerges from the model's 1995-2013 complaint history where this year records 82 total owner complaints and 6 recalls. Positioning well below the 1996 peak of 483 complaints but above the 2011 low of 3, the 2005 model exhibits a moderate reliability standing with Air Bags identified as the top complaint area.

Model year20052004200320022001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN · 510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN CCA battery, OE oil filter 04105409AE. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN · 510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-60TR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04105409AE alt 05175567AB
Engine air filter05011836AA discontinued · alt MB906051
Fuel filterMR993092 discontinued
Spark plug68304168AA alt 68303920AA
BatteryBB86F101AA alt BA075690EX
Front wiper blades05101870AB discontinued · alt 05101871AB
Serpentine belt04892444AA discontinued · alt MN187016
ThermostatP5278144AA alt MD194988

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S4)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.3 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3355 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2005 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2001 LXi Coupe
200 hpHorsepower (as tested)
205 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2001LXi Coupe 3.0L V68.50 sec16.40 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-32.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0-5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings38 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts134 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33 ft-lbs
Main Bearings69 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0-32.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsM8 Bolts: 10.2 ft-lbs, M10 Bolts: 30 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubCoupe: NA, Convertible and Sedan: 185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.56
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance9400
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN
Standard BCI Cranking Performance510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN cca
Optional BCI Group Number86 - COUPE
Optional BCI Cranking Performance525 - COUPE cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)47.0-50.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)38.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)47.0-50.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)38.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket16 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.9 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.911 in / 0.36 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.843 in / 0.285 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
180 ft. lbs.80 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts.
380 ft. lbs.80 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 60,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 18,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Within the Sebring's federal record, the 2005 model year sits as a clear low point in the complaint arc, registering just 82 complaints — a sharp pullback from the 291 logged in 2004 and well below the 138 posted by 2006, with six recalls, zero open investigations, and 54 TSBs. The 2003–2004 stretch shows a pronounced complaint spike (74 to 291) followed by the 2005 trough, and the data does not specify the root cause behind either shift. The leading 2005 complaint clusters are Air Bags (14) and Electrical System (13), with Power Train (6) and Engine & Engine Cooling (5) trailing; the 10 crash-related and 3 fire-related filings argue for a targeted pre-purchase inspection of those systems. Compared with the dataset's worst years — 1996 (483 complaints, 15 recalls, 6 investigations), 2008 (352), and 2007 (339) — 2005 is among the calmer entries in the Sebring's documented history. Given its low complaint volume, absence of open investigations, and favorable position between the rough 2004 model year and the rising 2006–2008 complaint surge, the 2005 Sebring is a defensible used-buy candidate, though a mechanical inspection focused on the airbag and electrical subsystems remains warranted.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
54
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
82
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 82 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags14
Electrical System13
Power Train6
Engine & Engine Cooling5
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Electrical System,Air Bags3
Steering3
Vehicle Speed Control2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V338000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 02/06/2015

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… Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 54 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
90040092021-04-07Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
90040092021-03-31Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-202020-04-30EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Sebring 3.0L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 Sebring have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.