Chrysler 300 2005 problems
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size car manufactured and marketed by Stellantis North America and its predecessor companies as a four-door sedan and station wagon in its first generation (model years 2005–2010) and solely as a four-door sedan in its second generation (model years 2011–2023).
The second generation 300 was marketed as the Chrysler 300C in the United Kingdom and Ireland and as the Lancia Thema in the remainder of Europe.
Background
The Chrysler 300 continues a tradition of large front engine, rear-wheel drive V8-powered luxury sedans the company has offered, starting in the 1940s with the Chrysler Saratoga and Chrysler New Yorker, followed by the Chrysler Windsor, Chrysler Newport and the Chrysler Cordoba, with the last rear wheel drive sedan, the Chrysler Fifth Avenue that ended production in 1989.
When the company began operations in 1925, the Chrysler Six was entered as a roadster in the 1925 24 Hours of Le Mans where it finished the race, and in 1926, the Chrysler Imperial started the tradition of luxury and performance products. Starting in 1955, the Imperial became its own luxury brand and offered the Imperial Newport along with the Imperial Crown. The original Chrysler FirePower Hemi engine powered the Cunningham C-5R, a special racecar, and finished the 1952 Le Mans, 1953 Le Mans, and 1954 Le Mans endurance races, as well as the 1953 12 Hours of Sebring.
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Common Chrysler 300 2005 problems
The Chrysler 300, introduced in 2005, has been a popular choice for car buyers seeking a blend of style, performance, and luxury. However, as with any vehicle, the Chrysler 300 has its share of common problems that owners have reported. This article will delve into these issues, providing a detailed analysis of each problem based on complaints from owners.
- Power Windows Not Working
One of the most common issues reported by Chrysler 300 owners is related to the power windows. The window might not move, or the window motor in the door could make a noise. Problems with the window switch could be from a bad window motor, bad or broken window regulator, or defective or damaged wiring. Inspect the wiring behind the boot for damage. See if any have been pinched or spliced open. The window motor may be defective, or there may be an issue with the window regulator. You can remove the door panel to access and test what’s causing the problem. With the door panel removed, inspect the window regulator for damage, like for a broken cable.
- Squeak from Steering Wheel
Another common problem reported by Chrysler 300 owners is a squeaking noise from the steering wheel when in use. This issue is often caused by the seal at the base of the steering shaft, which can be found at the steering shaft’s base from the engine compartment. Lubricating the seal and turning the steering wheel back and forth until the noise stops can fix this problem.
- Transmission Shifting Problems
Transmission issues are also a common problem in the Chrysler 300. Owners have reported hard shifting or shuttering while driving, which is likely from a problem with the control module. Contact your dealership with your car’s VIN number. They might need to update the car’s control module. If the car doesn’t need updating but still has this problem, the transmission will need further diagnosing.
- Check Engine Light and Engine Misfires
Carbon build-up on the backside of the valves can cause misfires, leading to the check engine light coming on. If the engine is shaking and the check engine light is on, connect the scanner to the OBD-II port to scan for codes. Usually, these symptoms will trigger a P0300 misfire code. Since this problem is usually caused by carbon build-up, have the engine cleaned professionally. The dealership is also known to offer updated valve spring retainers to prevent this issue.
- Oil Pressure Sending Unit
The oil pressure sending unit is another common problem in the Chrysler 300. If the check engine light is on and the scanner shows a PO520 code, replace the oil pressure sending unit underneath the engine beside the oil filter. Disconnect the connector, replace the part, and clear the code. If the code returns, diagnose the problem further with a wiring diagram.
In conclusion, while the Chrysler 300 is a popular and stylish vehicle, it does have its share of common problems. Owners have reported issues with power windows, steering wheel squeaks, transmission shifting problems, engine misfires, and oil pressure sending units. By being aware of these issues, potential buyers can make informed decisions, and current owners can take proactive steps to maintain their vehicles and address these problems as they arise.
What problems do 2005 Chrysler 300 have?
The 2005 Chrysler 300 has 239 powertrain complaints on file, and 121 for engine problems. One of the most concerning issues here sees the car stalling out when the fuel tank is topped off. The engine continues to sputter and stall until the excess fuel has been used.
What is the most common problem with Chrysler 300?
Some of the top Chrysler 300 problems include faulty electrical systems, air bag issues, and musty smell from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) vents. Other known issues include rough shifting, power window malfunction, engine problems, and a stuck gear shift.
How many miles is a 2005 Chrysler 300 good for?
Most vehicles today will go beyond 100,000 miles, but that depends on many factors, including how it's been maintained. How long will the Chrysler 300 last? The Chrysler 300 is likely to last for well beyond 100,000 miles. Some consumers report the vehicle lasting 200,000 miles without significant repair needs.
Are there any recalls on 2005 Chrysler 300?
There are 7 recalls that may affect your 2005 Chrysler 300.
Check your 2005 Chrysler 300 for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Chrysler dealership near you.
What problems do 2005 Chrysler 300 have?
The 2005 Chrysler 300 has 239 powertrain complaints on file, and 121 for engine problems. One of the most concerning issues here sees the car stalling out when the fuel tank is topped off. The engine continues to sputter and stall until the excess fuel has been used.
What is common problem in Chrysler 300?
Some of the top Chrysler 300 problems include faulty electrical systems, air bag issues, and musty smell from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) vents. Other known issues include rough shifting, power window malfunction, engine problems, and a stuck gear shift.
Is a Chrysler 300 a good reliable car?
Similarly, Consumer Reports rates the Chrysler 300 as above average in terms of reliability, with a predicted reliability rating of 3 out of 5 for the 2021 model year. This rating considers owner-reported problems and other factors, such as the frequency of repairs, the severity of issues, and the cost of repairs.
What are the worst years for Chrysler 300?
The first Chrysler 300 rolled onto the scene in 1955, and it's still on the market today as one of the last of its kind. If you want this luxurious vehicle yourself, you need to know which Chrysler 300 years to avoid. We recommend staying away from the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014 models.
Chrysler 300 2005 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chrysler 300 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Chrysler 300 2005 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Chrysler 300 2005
The NHTSA has received 1119 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Chrysler 300 2005. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Chrysler 300 2005 vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-19
- VIN: 2C3AA53G45H
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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. My husband and I were driving it and made a sharp turn to find us in a spot to continue forward and go off a cliff or back up and get out of traffics way. He backed up and we heard a clunk. The car continues to drive forward with no issues but it acts as of it’s in neutral when you put it in reverse. No codes are showing either.
SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: 2C3AA63H55H
- Components: SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuel sending unit is poorly manufactured and cracks and leaks raw fuel directly under the back seat.
SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-05
- VIN: 2C3AA63H55H
- Components: SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel sending unit cracks which lets raw fuel pool directly under backseat.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-31
- VIN: 2C3JA43R55H
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: my engine blew, transmission is slipping. I’m having electrical and air bag problems.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-20
- VIN: 2C3JA53G85H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 19,641.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-01
- VIN: 2c3ja53g75h
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Strong fuel smell in cabin and outside of car when gas tank is full. Discovered gas in the cabin sitting on top of the fuel tank under the passenger-rear seat. Multiple posts in online forums confirm this is a known issue. Vehicle owner ordered a new o-ring to attempt repair. Area around fuel pump under driver's-rear seat was not affected. No warning lights, notices or performance issues. Only indication is strong gas fumes in car after filling up the gas tank (auto shutoff at pump, not topped off) which persists for several days. Problem seems minimized if gas tank is shorted 2-3 gallons from max capacity on fillup (about 14 gallons when car is close to empty per the gas gauge in dashboard.) Car was not inspected by dealer, insurance agent, police, independent service center, or anyone else other than owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
- VIN: 2C3AA63H45H
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuel tank gasket failed. When fuel car to full the gas seeps out and puddles on top of access area under rear passenger seats and fills car with gas fumes. Only seeps out when you fill car to full
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-14
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 2C3AA43R55H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the mother was driving at approximately 10 mph when suddenly the driver-side air bag erroneously deployed. During the incident, no crash had occurred and the vehicle had not driven over a pothole or bump in the road. The driver sustained a left-hand injury which included three fractured fingers. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed away and examined by the manufacturer's engineer. The cause of the failure was not explained but the contact was informed that the manufacturer took no responsibility for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-14
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 2C3AA43R55H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact's mother owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 10 mph, the air bag deployed without a crash or impact. The driver sustained a fractured finger and medical attention was provided. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 190,366.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-24
- VIN: 2C3AA63H15H
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: When the fuel tank is topped off the vehicle stalls 2-6 times until the excess fuel is burned off. This has happened on the road, in parking lots, intersections, etc. It causes total loss of power & power steering. Additionally, I usually have to shift to Park, Neutral, Reverse, Drive, Reverse, and then drive again in order to get the transmission to lock back in forward gearing. Causing me to have to additionally pull over, or stop, when/wherever the incident occurs.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-02
- VIN: 2C3AA53G45H
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Reverse gear went out after vehicle slipped once, acted as if in neutral when in reverse and pressing gas pedal down but would not move. Had local towing and mechanic shop in Gower Missouri check transmission fluid level in which was found to be a quart low on transmission fluid. Car had been extremely well maintained and all recommended maintenance services completed by previous owners. Able to drive car in all other gears, codes p0007 code appear with no check engine light or any type of warning or indication that a problem was present within my 2005 Chrysler 300 3.5l v6 rwd car with the 42rle transmission My vehicle also has issues occur suddenly regarding front end suspension has death shake and very loud clinking popping banging noises while driving at all speeds. Steering wheel has a weird squeek/creeking noise when turning the wheel at times and feels like steering is loose. Tie rod end and sway link bar on front passenger right side of vehicle is bent opposite direction it is supposed to and car also has higher rpm than normal and shifting at higher rpms. Went into limp mode twice which I reset myself due to having an emergency where I had to drive it. With the suspension and steering issues it causes a safety risk due to sway link and tie rod end breaking causing vehicle to crash and wheel to detach from vehicle. Transmission gear loss due to transmission fluid leaking and gear linkage issues causes safety risk due to the event of reversing to move out of the way and to avoid potential harm to passengers (my 5 young children) within the vehicle in the event the vehicle can't move from the place parked. The vehicle is available to be inspection and has been checked out by 3 different mechanic shops located in Gower, saint Joseph, and Savannah Missouri all in which stateed verbally that low fluid due to leak somewhere from transmission and poor linkage components within gear solenoid and possible pcm and mil issues to be at fault of vehicle mufacture
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-03
- VIN: 2C3JA43R35H
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ENGINE STALLS AFTER FUELING TANK. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. SPENT MONTHS AND LOTS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO FIX PROBLEM. DID RESEARCH ON INTERNET AND FOUND CHRYSLER HAD ISSUED BULLETIN 14-002-14 SHOWING THERE A PROBLEM WITH CHRYSER 2005 AND 2006 300'S STALLING. THE FUEL PUMP IS IN THE TANK AND NOT MONITORED BY ENGINE COMPUTER. THE FUEL PUMP HAD GONE BAD CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL. CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THAT THE BULLETIN DID NOT COVER MY MODEL. CAN NOT USE CAR NOW BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. NEED HELP ON THIS ISSUE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-05
- VIN: 2c3aa63h95h
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Car keeps stalling after I fill it up while driving and sometimes while in park
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 2C3JA63H05H
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Gas tank hairline crack on fuel pump and bad gaskets.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-01
- VIN: 2C3JA53G258
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. Occasionally the lights on the dashboard and inside the vehicle would randomly blink off and on. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. During the diagnostic test, the electrical fuses continued to malfunction. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 137,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2C3AA63H65H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was very excited to purchase my 2005 Chrysler 300C, but there was a recall on the airbag which was taken into the dealer and replace but my grandson had accident in March 2018 and the airbag didn’t disengage. I contact the customer service and they said that I should have contact them before the car was removed from the wrecker company but I wasn’t aware that I to notify them. I send them picture of the car and the insurance adjuster can verify that the airbag didn’t disengaged. I'm writing to express my dissatisfaction with the process for recall failure and how to report the incident.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2C3AA63H65H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was very excited to purchase my 2005 Chrysler 300C, but there was a recall on the airbag which was taken into the dealer and replace but my grandson had accident in March 2018 and the airbag didn’t disengage. I contact the customer service and they said that I should have contact them before the car was removed from the wrecker company but I wasn’t aware that I to notify them. I send them picture of the car and the insurance adjuster can verify that the airbag didn’t disengaged. I'm writing to express my dissatisfaction with the process for recall failure and how to report the incident. Thank you for listening but I have contact a lawyer.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: 2C3JA53G15H
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Our 2005 Chrysler 300 stalls and will not restart for many minutes after we refuel it. Chrysler stated they have extended the warranty to a life time coverage if you are experiencing this issue you are able to get it covered under said warranty. We have contacted them and they state this one is not covered. How can we go about getting this covered. It obviously has the issue they have recalled and should be covered!! Thank you, Shannon Hainzlsperger
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- VIN: 2C3JA53G75H
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My 2005 Chrysler 300 has been having an issue with the fuel tank. When you get fuel in it then it won’t stay started. It keeps stalling out repeatedly. It also stalls out randomly under 25mph. Both are dangerous as it may cause you to get T-boned leaving gas station as it repeatedly stalls. Also it stalled out on the freeway on-ramp under 25mph. This is also dangerous as you lose your steering at the same time. Someone could have been injured or killed. And Chrysler needs to take this more seriously than they did just with the 2005 300c. It’s happening to more models of that year as well. Their offered remedy was telling me not to fuel it all the way up anymore past 3/4 of a tank. A dealership confirmed it needs a full fuel tank replacement and has had it since Memorial Day. They still have it currently. Chrysler told me and the dealership I’m on my own after treating me horribly most of the time on the phone calls with customer care center as I was jumping through hoops for them over and over for around 2 months. Whenever I get someone kind and helpful they won’t let me speak to them again. I have this all written down. And will get the estimate when I get my car back. But I don’t have $2800 ($2000 alone is just the fuel tank) to fix this on my own. Especially not when there is a known issue. Fuel tanks just don’t break and need full replacement as a common issue in vehicles. But Chrysler says my vehicle is too old. Which they knew the year of my vehicle when I called in the first place. And they know there is a known issue which is why they have lifetime fuel tank replacements on others of the same year. It’s too bad they weren’t pushed to do a total recall rather than just a safety bulletin. It left the rest of us that end up having issues with the fuel tanks in danger. It’s not just coincidental. It’s been acting up for awhile and I couldn’t find anyone that had ever heard of this until the Chrysler forums. It got worse in 2020 to present. Thank you.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-09
- VIN: 2C3AA53G95H
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: COULD NOT GET GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. WE TOOK APART CASING, FOUND THE PINK PLASTIC BROKE. LOOKED AT YOUTUBE TO FIX. ORDER PART ON AMAZON. THE PLASTIC PIECE IS NOW MADE OF METAL!!
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-01
- VIN: 2C3AA63H85H
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: PARK LOCKOUT MECHANISM BROKEN ON 2005 CHRYSLER 300C VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I DISCOVERED THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: 2C3JA53G85H
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: IN THE BEGINING MY CAR STALL AFTER FILLING THE TANK UP WITH GAS. IT WOULD STALL AT LOW IDLE LIKE FOR INSTANCE WHEN I COME TO A STOP. BUT IT ALSO HAVE DONE IT WHEN I'VE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME AND EVERYONE AROUND ME. ESPECIALLY ON A MAJOR CITY HIGHWAY LIKE ATLANTA. I;VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS RESOLVE SINCE EARLY LAST YEAR.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-15
- VIN: 2C3AA63H95H
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: EVERY TIME I FILL MY GAS TANK UP THE CAR OIL LIGHT COMES ON AND IT STALLS. SOMETIMES IT DOES THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES THEN IT RUNS OK UNTIL ITS TIME TO FILL CAR UP AGAIN, THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-01
- VIN: 2C3JA63H35H
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE CHANGED THE BULB , EVEN TRIED ONE THAT DID WORK FROM THE LEFT SIDE . ON BLOGS PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE , THEREFORE I WONDER IF OTHERS HAVE REPORTED IT LIKE MYSELF . THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS STAYING ON AS WELL .
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-25
- VIN: 2C3JA63H35H
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN REFUELING MY CHRYSLER 300C BACK TO FULL CAPACITY IT WILL IMMEDIATELY STALL OUT AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE CAR WILL START RIGHT UP AGAIN NO PROBLEM, AND CONTINUE TO STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC MULTIPLE TIMES FOLLOWING UNTIL IT BURNS OFF ENOUGH FUEL TO STOP. I ALSO HAVE BEEN SMELLING RAW GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEM VARIES. THE ODOR IS HIGHLY POTENT COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. NEVER WITNESSED ANY FLUID LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE CAR OR NOTICEABLY IN FUEL TANK GAUGE UNTIL THIS MORNING, IT WAS LEAKING OUT FROM THE TRIM PANEL UNDERNEATH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE .
Chrysler 300 2005 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the Chrysler 300 2005.
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
- Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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 SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
- Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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 SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
- Consequence: A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE SHOULDER BELT SEPARATION IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A SPOT WELDING OPERATION FOR THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND/OR THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS TO SEPARATE IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO REAR SEAT PASSENGERS.
- 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 1-800-853-1403.
Negative Chrysler 300 2005 car reviews
Positive Chrysler 300 2005 car reviews
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What can I say, I absolutely love this vehicle! The boxy exterior design and the muscle under the hood make it a future classic. As someone who appreciates luxury, the 300 is everything I could ask for and more.
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I've had my 300 since it had 2500 miles on it, it now has 55,000 and I've never had an issue with it. The only expense I've had is oil changes and tires. While it may not be as luxurious as a BMW or Mercedes, it's a reliable choice that won't break the bank with costly repairs. It may not offer the smoothest ride, but the peace of mind it provides is definitely worth considering.
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This is one of the finest cars I have owned in the last 20 years. The combination of smooth ride and precise handling is great. It feels like a luxury car from the past, but with greatly improved handling qualities. Although the interior could use some improvement, with too much gray plastic on the dash and door panels, the leather seats have a nice appearance and are very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this comfortable sedan with great styling to anyone.
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I've had this car since 2007 and it's been one of the best cars I've had in the last 30 years!
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This is a nice car. I've been driving it for 125k and it still drives like new. I do have one complaint though, the navigation system and radio quality could be better. The sound is great, but the stereo itself is not very good. Unfortunately, when my screen turned completely black and I tried to get a replacement, I was surprised to find out that the stereo system costs more than the engine. It's a bit ridiculous.
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Jevon Glover 2024-07-04
Hey! I wanted to share my experience with the 'Car of the Year'. Here's a summary of the repairs my 300 Limited has undergone since 7/30/04: Right Lead/Alignment - 4 repair attempts; Clunking Noise in Rear End - 7 repair attempts; Defective Door Panel - 1 repair attempt; Recall for Radiator Brackets - 1 repair attempt; Electrical Problem w/Driver's Window - 4 repair attempts; Defective Seat Riser - 2 repair attempts; Defective Air Bag Sensor - 3 repair attempts; Electrical Problem with Wipers - undetermined (part on order).
Destin Borer 2024-06-01
I have reported several issues to the dealer over the last 6 months. These include: 1) The car rolling backwards in drive even on minor grades, 2) Hard shifting from reverse to drive, 3) Hard up-shifting from 2nd to 3rd at low RPM acceleration, 4) Poor quality control on the painting, with visible primer on the inside of the gas cap door and bare metal on the interior of the rear wheel wells, and 5) Difficulty maintaining radio station reception, which is a first for me after 22 years of commuting. Additionally, there is a vibration in the dash. I am confident that these issues can be resolved with the appropriate attention and expertise.
Pedro Upton 2024-05-17
I've had this car since December and I've noticed that when I'm sitting at a light or a stop sign, it feels like the car is going to stall. Sometimes it downshifts and feels like someone has rear-ended me. The first few times it happened, I thought the car behind me had hit me. Lately, it's been happening more and more, and it has even stalled out on me a few times while I was waiting to turn. I took it to the dealership, but they said nothing is wrong. However, I had a recall on my transmission with something, which they say has nothing to do with it, but I'm not so sure. At this point, I just want to make sure everything is okay with my car.
Wilfrid Blanda 2024-03-06
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my 300 Limited that I bought brand new in 2005. Unfortunately, I did encounter a few issues along the way. Firstly, I noticed that the left back and quarter panel primer was showing through the paint. However, I took the car back to the dealer and they were able to repair it for me. Later on, at around 49000 miles, I noticed that the car would smoke out the exhaust when started after setting over night and was using almost 2 quarts of oil in 2000 miles. It turned out that the seals around the valve stems were shot, which resulted in a $1500 repair bill. Despite these issues, I have since traded in the vehicle and have decided to explore other options. Thank you for taking the time to read about my experience!