2005 Chrysler 300 Awd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (30)
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.
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
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-24 · Unknown Or Other · 150,000 mi“the vehicle stalled while driving rendering it uncontrollable and with no power on the highway with speeds of 55 and over without warning. the vehicle has not started since the onset of the issue. after many costly repairs, my mechanic has labelled the issue as a bad/malfunctioning powertrain control module. the fuel pump, sending unit, and crank s…”
2017-09-22 · Vehicle Speed Control“vehicle had a delayed start. while in motion the car would deaccelerate, slow down, and misfire. the esp/abs indicator light would come on and an alert would continue to sound until the car was shut off. the car may or may not start and when started it continues to alert the next day. the car continues to misfire and driving over 30 mph is unsafe. …”
2014-08-09 · Power Train · 118,487 mi“i was leaving work and started my cay and went to put it in reverse and nothing happen. it would not come out of park. the gear was locked in park . i called a tow truck, and the tow truck driver informed me that there has been a recall on the gear shift for chrysler 300s .i call the chrysler dealership and they told me that "yes there has been a…”
2014-06-23 · Engine · 91,000 mi“vehicle's engine shut off while driving like the key would be pulled out, would not start right away, some times would not start at all before a trip. it happens daily and after going to 3 mechanics and 1 chrysler dealership the issue cannot be identified. no codes are stored and therefore they said it's working fine. do i need to get into an accid…”
2012-07-07 · Air Bags · 97,934 mi“airbags light keeps coming on and chiming. *tr…”
2012-05-10 · Power Train · 62,000 mi“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 to…”
2011-05-22 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 91,800 mi“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 le…”
2010-10-17 · Wheels · 63,268 mi“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 t…”
2010-03-16 · Suspension · 70,000 mi“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 a…”
2008-06-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 65,000 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.