MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 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

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 424 complaints 2013: 305 complaints 2013 2014: 236 complaints 2015: 97 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 152 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023
2007: 497 complaints
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YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012424
2013305
2014236
201597
201676
201782
2018152
201959
20209
202119
20225
20236

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 143 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 131 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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, 20250207

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, 20180316

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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VEHICLE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 3 HOURS WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. VEHICLE FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD . VEHICLE IS TOTALED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131213

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061002 — power train

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 THE

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.

Campaign 06V341000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 497
R 20070219 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 06V493000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (143 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (131 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V341000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V493000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V313000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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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 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler 300 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.