MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 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
497
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

39% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 497 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 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 497 2008: 714 complaints 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 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 2007: 497 complaints 2007 497 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

2007: 497 complaints

View as data table
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.

Power train

39% · 193 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

27% · 132 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-07

Takata recall. I just received a paper in the mail and I'm reading it and it says airbag recall for my vehicle. I looked up my vehicle and it says there was a recall for both driver and passenger airbags.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-16

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle. The side air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was severely damaged.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-14

Electrical system

12% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and switch.

CRASHFIRE
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This is in regards to my brothers vehicle presently he is deploying to iraq- on July 23 his 8 month old Chrysler 300 went up in flames-- the military police found no foul play and Chrysler says it was not their fault.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-04

Engine

7% · 36 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Vehicle parked in my driveway for 3 hours when it caught fire. Vehicle fire started under hood . Vehicle is totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-13

Also filed under Wheels

Service brakes

5% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Something with throttle it will shake and slow down at a certain speed

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-09

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-10-02Power train06V341000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2007Complaint volume 497 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. R
    2007-02-19Service brakes, hydraulic06V493000 On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on February 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  6. R
    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 →

  7. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 193 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 132 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 59 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V341000 · Power train
  • Recall 06V493000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chrysler 300 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler 300?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler 300 have?
4 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.