MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
825
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 2 complaints 2005: 825 complaints 2005 825 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2019: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2005: 825 complaints 2005 825 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2005 825 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2009 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2017 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023

2005: 825 complaints

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YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061,002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012426
2013306
2014237
201599
201676
201782
2018153
201960
20209
202120
20225
20236

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

31% · 256 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

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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, 2017-11-29

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, 2004-11-09

Power train

24% · 194 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2013-03-01

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

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-12

Also filed under Electrical system

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, 2024-07-27

Electrical system

12% · 101 reports

Most commonly citing horn and cables.

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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, 2018-07-02

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, 2013-05-08

Forwarded from the us product safety commission - letter to the president from consumer re 2005 Chrysler 300-c srt-8 recall. *smd the consumer stated her soon took the vehicle to the car wash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-08

Engine

6% · 51 reports
CRASHFIRE
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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, 2018-11-12

Suspension

6% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

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Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2004-07-06Seat belts04V333000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2004-07-06Electrical system04V334000 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.

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    2004-07-06Seat belts04V335000 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.

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    2005Complaint volume 825 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2005-11-28Power train05V460000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-02-03Air bags14V770000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 256 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 194 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 101 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V333000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 04V334000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 04V335000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 05V460000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V770000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chrysler 300 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler 300?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler 300 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.