Chrysler 300 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4,923 owner complaints analyzed
38 distinct recall campaigns
67,534 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1969 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 3,037 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1,390 of 4,923 complaints (28.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 964 | 19.6% |
| Engine operation | 647 | 13.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 506 | 10.3% |
| Braking behavior | 469 | 9.5% |
| Steering behavior | 285 | 5.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 184 | 3.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1390 |
| Air Bags | 1149 |
| Power Train | 767 |
| Engine | 491 |
| Unknown Or Other | 367 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 249 |
| Steering | 185 |
| Service Brakes | 165 |
Electrical System: 1,390; Air Bags: 1,149; Power Train: 767; Engine: 491; Unknown Or Other: 367; Fuel/Propulsion System: 249; Steering: 185; Service Brakes: 165
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 566 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 501 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 635 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 559 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 567 |
| 150,000 and above | 209 |
Under 25,000: 566; 25,000 to 49,999: 501; 50,000 to 74,999: 635; 75,000 to 99,999: 559; 100,000 to 149,999: 567; 150,000 and above: 209
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (635). 1,886 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 | 100 |
| 2006 | 75 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 62 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2011 | 196 |
| 2012 | 152 |
| 2013 | 216 |
| 2014 | 460 |
| 2015 | 1206 |
| 2016 | 706 |
| 2017 | 417 |
| 2018 | 222 |
| 2019 | 251 |
| 2020 | 131 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 107 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2024 | 90 |
| 2025 | 74 |
| 2026 | 27 |
2004: 29; 2005: 100; 2006: 75; 2007: 58; 2008: 62; 2009: 53; 2010: 100; 2011: 196; 2012: 152; 2013: 216; 2014: 460; 2015: 1,206; 2016: 706; 2017: 417; 2018: 222; 2019: 251; 2020: 131; 2021: 99; 2022: 107; 2023: 92; 2024: 90; 2025: 74; 2026: 27
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 964 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 647 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 506 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 11420650 · 2021-06-12 (June 12, 2021)
Brakes-- I was not having any brake issues at all before this happened: I started braking while pulling into a hotel parking lot but the brake petal went right down to the floor and I had no brakes! I put the car in neutral and pushed down on the emergency brake. I went up a curb but at least didn't hit the building. I had the car towed, explained what happened, and the auto repair shop couldn't find anything wrong with the braking system?? And then, of course, it happened again. I had a different place look at the braking system and I t…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11420650 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 ↗
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 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 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 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 ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2007: 4; 2008: 4; 2009: 5; 2010: 7; 2011: 7; 2012: 9; 2013: 6; 2014: 7; 2015: 4; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 2; 2023: 1