2005 Chrysler 300 AWD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 16.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 8.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 8.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Electrical System: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2014: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10211166 · 2007-12-07 (December 7, 2007)
HEADLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES ONE HEADLIGHT WILL GO OUT, SOMETIMES BOTH WILL GO OUT. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR BOTH LIGHTS. MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH THE HID HEADLIGHT OPTION ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. RANDOMLY LOSING HEADLIGHTS IS DEFINITELY DANGEROUS! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10211166 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212888 · 2007-12-26 (December 26, 2007)
MAJOR VIBRATION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, TURNS OUT I WAS ALMOST KILLED, THANKFULLY I PULLED OVER THE RACK/PINION ASSEMBLY BROKE! THAT WAS AN OVER THE WEEKEND PROJECT FOR DEALERSHIP. LUCKILY COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! NOW I HAVE A BINDING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN, AT THE HOOK JOINT INSIDE THE BOOT COVERING JOINT, DEALER GREASED, BUT NOISE IS BACK, FEELS LIKE COLUMN IS GOING TO SNAP! THEY WON'T LOOK AT WITHOUT A CHARGE! ALSO HAVE RATTLE IN DASH, KNOCKING IN BRAKES! I'M REALLY SORRY I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, NOW I KNOW WHY I GOT SUCH A GREAT DEAL! THEY J…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212888 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10229474 · 2008-06-02 (June 2, 2008)
2005 CHRYSLER 300 C HAS WARP FRONT ROTORS. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THE NET AND AM FINDING OUT THAT THIS IS NOT A SINGLE CASE. THE AUTO PARTS STORE REP STATED TO ME THAT HE HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE ORDER NEW ROTORS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10229474 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10320217 · 2010-03-16 (March 16, 2010)
FRONT RIGHT WHEEL MAKES LOUD BANGING SOUND. STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. THEN CAME A HORRIBLE SQUEAKING SOUND. THIS OCCURS CONSTANTLY WHEN DRIVING AND ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. I REPLACED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING IN JUNE. THEY WERE COMPLETLEY GONE AND MADE THE WHEELS HAVE A LOT OF PLAY . THE NOISE WENT AWAY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND IS NOW BACK LOUDER THAN EVER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10320217 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10360929 · 2010-10-17 (October 17, 2010)
DURING A ROUTINE TIRE ROTATION I WAS ADVISED THAT THE SEAL BETWEEN THE TIRE AND WHEEL WAS FAILING ON ALL 4 WHEELS AS A RESULT OF CORROSION OCCURRING ON THE MAG TYPE WHEEL. THE FAILURE WAS TEMPORARILY REPAIRED BY SANDING THE WHEEL AND RESEALING. COMMENT WAS MADE THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED. IT IS LIKELY THIS WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR AS DUE TO BRINE SOLUTION AND ROAD SALT USED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE PERSON DOING THE ROTATION STATED THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THIS VEHICLE WITH THIS TYPE OF WHEEL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 63,268 miles reported. Look up ODI 10360929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10402337 · 2011-05-22 (May 22, 2011)
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN THE CAR SLOWED DOWN EVEN THOUGH THE RPM'S WENT UP AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THE VALVE PUMP IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACE. ONE WEEK LATER THE CAR FAILED AGAIN IN THE SAME MANNER. THE SECOND TIME I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. HAD THE TRAFFIC BEEN DIFFERENT OR SOMEONE WITH LESS EXPERIENCE BEEN DRIVING, IT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN A FATALITY OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO WAY A DRIVER COULD AVOID AN ACCIDENT FROM THE REAR AT THAT POINT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 91,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10402337 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10457975 · 2012-05-10 (May 10, 2012)
I WAS DRIVING AS USUAL, WENT TO MY GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE. STAYED ABOUT 20 MINUTES. WHEN I LEFT I STARTED THE CAR, WENT TO PUT IT IN GEAR AND NOTHING . IT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GEAR. I HAD IT TOWED MONDAY AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED ME THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL IN THE GEAR SHIFT ON OTHER YEAR CHRYSLER 300. I CALLED A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT YES IT HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THAT PARTICULAR PART BUT NOT ON MY YR VEHICLE WHICH IS A 2005. IF ITS A PROBLEM IN OTHER YR 300'S THEN WHY NOT MINE. OBVIOUSLY IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANY YEAR IF ITS …
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10457975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10464558 · 2012-07-07 (July 7, 2012)
AIRBAGS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND CHIMING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 97,934 miles reported. Look up ODI 10464558 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.