2005 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2005 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2005: 825 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	2
2005	825
2006	1002
2007	497
2008	714
2009	83
2010	123
2011	200
2012	424
2013	305
2014	236
2015	97
2016	76
2017	82
2018	152
2019	59
2020	9
2021	19
2022	5
2023	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 29%

29% of complaints: air bags — 241 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE ROAD, ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE SLIGHTLY BACKED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171129

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH. IT WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041109

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 122 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND EXITED WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130301

This is a serious safety concern regarding the shift interlock system on my 2005 Chrysler 300.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241112

The vehicle began to shutter in reverse. This went on for about a week. Transmission fluid level was checked and it was in the normal range.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240727

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 78 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE AIR VENTS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180702

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130508

I PURCHASED A NEW CHRYSLER 300 ON 11/03/04 AND EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH THE VEHICLES LIGHTS BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. CALLED GROGAN DEALERSHIP ON 11/9/04 TO ISSUE THE COMPLAINT. WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041228

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. HAD FOOT ON BRAKE PUT CAR IN REVERSE THE MOTOR REVVING FLEW BACK WHILE FOOT WAS STILL ON BRAKE. I PURCHASED IT IN 2013 THE ENGINE REVS IN BOTH REVERSE AND DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181112

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040706 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A SPOT WELDING OPERATION FOR THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT FOR MISSING WELDS AND INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT

Campaign 04V333000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040706 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BULKHEAD STUD BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 04V334000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040706 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER TURNING LOOP BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 04V335000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 825

R 20051128 — power train

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150203 — air bags

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S.

Campaign 14V770000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150608 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture