2005 Chrysler 300 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
825 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
74,812 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 521 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 241 of 825 complaints (29.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 108 | 13.1% |
| Engine operation | 108 | 13.1% |
| Steering behavior | 60 | 7.3% |
| Braking behavior | 58 | 7.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 46 | 5.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 43 | 5.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 241 |
| Power Train | 122 |
| Electrical System | 78 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 54 |
| Engine | 51 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 43 |
| Steering | 36 |
| Tires | 33 |
Air Bags: 241; Power Train: 122; Electrical System: 78; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 54; Engine: 51; Fuel/Propulsion System: 43; Steering: 36; Tires: 33
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 135 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 50 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 77 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 81 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 124 |
| 150,000 and above | 54 |
Under 25,000: 135; 25,000 to 49,999: 50; 50,000 to 74,999: 77; 75,000 to 99,999: 81; 100,000 to 149,999: 124; 150,000 and above: 54
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (135). 304 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 152 |
| 2016 | 111 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2004: 29; 2005: 94; 2006: 41; 2007: 28; 2008: 23; 2009: 25; 2010: 31; 2011: 52; 2012: 24; 2013: 42; 2014: 56; 2015: 152; 2016: 111; 2017: 53; 2018: 22; 2019: 22; 2020: 5; 2021: 5; 2022: 6; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 108 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 108 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 60 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10094479 · 2004-09-21 (September 21, 2004)
TRANSMISSION COOLING HOSE FAILED. *BF *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10120313 · 2005-05-09 (May 9, 2005)
THE VEHICLEWAS BROUGHT TO FREEHOLD CHRYSLER FOR SERVICE FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, HESITATION, LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE MOLDING COMING OFF, TRUNK LATCH BROKEN AND CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT. FREEHOLD CHRYSLER STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEMS AND FOUND NO CODES AND THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AT A COST TO ME OF $95.00,MOLDING AND TRUNK LATCH WAS REPLACED. WE THEN BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AGAIN FOR PULLING TO THE RIGHT ABOUT 1 WEEK LATER AND AGAIN THE TOLD US IT WAS FIXED.THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PULLING AS MUCH BUT STILL…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10120313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081557 · 2004-07-08 (July 8, 2004)
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON CALIFORNIA FREEWAY BETWEEN 55 TO 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED . THIS CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10081557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113356 · 2005-03-03 (March 3, 2005)
WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK UPDATED 12/14/2005. THE SUNROOF SHATTERED WHEN THE CONSUMER CLOSED HIS DOOR. THE DEALER CLAIMED THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE GLASS WAS BINDING IN THE TRACK. THE HEADLINER WAS COMING DOWN IN THE REAR. . *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10078807 · 2004-06-25 (June 25, 2004)
VEH PULLS RIGHT, STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER TO THE LEFT. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES. WAS TOLD ECCENTRIC BOLT KIT WOULD FIX PROJECTORAL ANGLE PROBLEM. VEH STILL PULLS RIGHT BUT NOT AS BAD. STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER TO THE LEFT. DEALER CANNOT CORRECT. THEY SAY VEH IS IN SPEC. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT VEH'S BUILT BEFORE APRIL ALL HAVE THIS CONDITION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 350 miles reported. Look up ODI 10078807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10080222 · 2004-07-30 (July 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10080222 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096547 · 2004-11-03 (November 3, 2004)
THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING (5-65 MPH). THE VEHICLE BOUNCED AND LOST STEERING CONTROL WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER HAD ROTATED THE FRONT TIRES AND TIGHTENED THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *JB MANY CONSUMERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THERE VEHICLES PULLING TO THE RIGHT AS YOU DRIVE AND BRAKE. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096547 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10125611 · 2005-08-26 (August 26, 2005)
DT: THERE WAS A COMPLAINT FILED ON THIS VEHICLE ODI 10125270 CONCERNING THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND OUT IT WAS THE CLOCK SPRING, AND THEY HAVE REPLACED IT 3 TIMES , BUT IT KEPT FAILING. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS INFERIOR WIRES USED ON THE WIRE HARNESS. DEALER WAS TO REPLACE ENTIRE WIRE HARNESS UNDER DASH BOARD. THERE WAS GOING TO BE A WEEK OR TWO DELAY IN GETTING THE PARTS. THEN THERE WAS CONCERN THAT IF THERE WAS INFERIOR INSULATION INVOLVED WITH TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10125611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130680 · 2005-07-31 (July 31, 2005)
2005 CHRYSLER 300M/C, ENGINE FAILS AFTER GASOLINE TANK IS FILLED. HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN THE PAST 30 DAYS. DEALER STATES THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CAR HAS PRESENTLY BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR MORE THAN A WEEK, AND THEY ADVISED THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACED THE GAS TANK.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10130680 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10112409 · 2005-03-02 (March 2, 2005)
SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WE HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS PLUS A RECURRENT AIR BAG LIGHT PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WHICH IS LEASED AND USED BY OUR MAYOR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THE SAME AIR BAG LIGHT A MINIMUM OF 8 TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY AT THE DEALER AGAIN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WE HAVE EVEN TAKEN IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER WITH THE SAME RESULTS.THIS VEHICLE IS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300C. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112409 at NHTSA ↗