MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chrysler 300C

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2005 Chrysler 300C
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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
288
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 288 complaints 2005 288 2006: 698 complaints 2007: 112 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 25 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2013: 35 complaints 2013 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2005: 288 complaints 2005 288 2006: 698 complaints 2006 2007: 112 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 25 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2012 2013: 35 complaints 2013 2014: 11 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2005: 288 complaints 2005 288 2006: 698 complaints 2006 2007: 112 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 25 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2012 2013: 35 complaints 2013 2014: 11 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017

2005: 288 complaints

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YearComplaints
2005288
2006698
2007112
200830
200911
201010
201125
201215
201335
201411
201512
20167
20174

Known problem areas

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

Fuel/propulsion system

28% · 82 reports
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Fuel sending unit cracks which lets raw fuel pool directly under backseat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-05

The fuel sending unit is poorly manufactured and cracks and leaks raw fuel directly under the back seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-05

Also filed under Seats

Engine

24% · 70 reports

Fuel system, gasoline

20% · 57 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Filled up gas tank and was leaving station and car stalled out. Restarted and proceeded onto suburban main artery and as accelerating from traffic light, the car stalled again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-07

Car stalls after fueling. The car will die and be very hard to to steer, break and control. This now happens every time I fuel up. I never top off, and stop fueling once the pump auto stops.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-23

Power train

17% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300C.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-28

Air bags

11% · 31 reports
CRASHINJURY
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NHTSA through mail advised us to take car to a Chrysler dealership and have them change airbags. We did. June 14,2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-16

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  2. R
    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 →

  3. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  4. 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 →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Chrysler 300C — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 82 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 70 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 57 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V770000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Chrysler 300C reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have?
2 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.