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2005 Chrysler Sebring — 2.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Sebring 2.7L V6. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.7L V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.7L V6

The 2005 Chrysler Sebring, a passenger‑car built on the JR platform and equipped with a 2.7‑liter V6, carries a 5‑quart oil capacity and recommends 5W‑20 or 5W‑30 API oil. Its engine and chassis were designed for everyday use, and the model recorded 82 owner complaints overall, with air‑bag issues as the top complaint area and six recall actions issued. In the broader context of the nameplate’s complaint history from 1995 to 2013, the 2005 year sits well below the peak of 483 complaints recorded in 1996 but above the low of three complaints seen in 2011, reflecting a middling reliability profile for that era.

Model year2010 2009 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · 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engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter	04105409AE alt 05175567AB
Engine air filter	05011836AA discontinued · alt MB906051
Fuel filter	MR993092 discontinued
Spark plug	MN163235 discontinued · alt 68303929AA
Battery	BB86F101AA alt BA075690EX
Front wiper blades	05101870AB discontinued · alt 05101871AB
Serpentine belt	04892444AA discontinued · alt MN187016
Thermostat	P5278144AA alt MD194988

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.3 in
Overall width	69.3 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3355 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

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.

8.4–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2001 Limited Convertible

200 hpHorsepower (as tested)

190 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2004	Touring Convertible 2.7L V6	9.10 sec	16.70 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.40 sec	16.30 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.80 sec	16.60 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	Limited Convertible 2.7L V6	8.90 sec	16.90 sec	200 hp	FWD
2001	LXi Sedan 2.7L V6	9.10 sec	16.90 sec	200 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.0-5.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	9 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	Coupe: NA, Convertible and Sedan: 185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN cca
Optional BCI Group Number	86 - COUPE
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	525 - COUPE cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	203-220 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58 + or - 5 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	10-16 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	16 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.9 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.911 in / 0.36 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.843 in / 0.285 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Bolts 1-8

1	35.0 ft. lbs.	35 ft. lbs
2	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
3	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.; Bolts 9-11	90 degrees
1	21.0 ft. lbs.	21 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.

Every 6,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
At 102,000 mi	Spark Plugs (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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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.

In the 2005 Sebring, complaints dropped to 82, the lowest in the decade, with only six recalls and no investigations, a sharp improvement from the 2004 spike of 291 complaints. Compared to 2006, the 2005 figure is roughly a third lower, and the recall count is identical, indicating a brief period of relative stability. The top complaint categories—Air Bags (14), Electrical System (13), Power Train (6), and Engine & Engine Cooling (5)—show that safety and electrical issues were the primary concerns, but the overall complaint volume was modest. Crash complaints (10) and fire complaints (3) were also low, reinforcing the trend of fewer serious incidents. Overall, 2005 sits near the bottom of the complaint/recall arc for this generation, suggesting it is a comparatively reliable year to consider for purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

10 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04’05’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

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.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
9004009	2021-03-31	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant 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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter JR-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04105409AE Engine air filter 05011836AA Fuel filter MR993092 Spark plug MN163235

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Sebring 2.7L V6 take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API OR 5W-30 API REFER TO OIL CAP, 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.