2005 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (223) · Power Train (112) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (46)
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518 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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, 2006-201
Risk: 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
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. 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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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,
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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. 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 1-888-648-782
Air Bags 2014-12-03 · campaign 14V770000 · 250,896 vehicles
Defect: 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 Sam
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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
Service bulletins (119)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nag1 transmission before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. if the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nag1 transmission before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. if the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Showing the 6 most recent of 119 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-15 · Air Bags · 106,272 mi“the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, after retrieving the vehicle the following day, the vehicle experienced several failures while driving. the a/c was inoperable, the vehicle was running rough, the check engine warning light was flashing,…”
2024-11-12 · Power Train“this is a serious safety concern regarding the shift interlock system on my 2005 chrysler 300. when the vehicle is in park, particularly in traffic, and the light turns green, i am forced to lift the coin attachment and manually press the pink interlock just to change gears or accelerate. this creates a dangerous situation where i am unable to move…”
2024-07-27 · Power Train“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 t…”
2023-03-16 · Power Train“my engine blew, transmission is slipping. i’m having electrical and air bag problems.…”
2022-12-20 · Air Bags · 19,641 mi“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.…”
2022-11-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 …”
2022-09-30 · Air Bags · 190,000 mi“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 frac…”
2022-08-08 · Air Bags · 190,366 mi“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 th…”
2022-07-20 · Suspension“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 maintenanc…”
2022-05-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 comp…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.