2007 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (126) · Air Bags (120) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (37)
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332 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
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
Service bulletins (76)
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
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
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
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-03-22 · RFI20210322_626- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a engine heater hose assembly. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the hose bending geometry. if the hose is not formed properly, it will interfere with surrounding components and prevent installation.
Showing the 6 most recent of 76 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-14 · Wheels“i was driving down [xxx] at [xxx] i ran into a huge pothole two feet wide approx 6inches deep it blew out my tire busted off my hubcap and bent my rim.not sure if any other damage was caused to the suspension. it also caused my cars oil light to come on and now leaking some oil from underneath my vehical. i had my uncle in the car who has autism a…”
2025-12-16 · Power Train · 174,862 mi“the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road. the contact's granddaughter was a passenger in the vehicle. the check engine warning light and the electronic throttle cont…”
2025-08-21 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“on august 18th, 2025 around 6:45 pm, our anti-lock break system stopped working, started smoking and caught fire. the fire came up through the engine under the hood and melted everything. there were no warning signs. just smoke and flames. luckily we were able to pull over and exit the vehicle. the fire was extinguished with 2 fire extinguishers. …”
2025-08-12 · Engine · 🔥 fire“my car was parked at my house last nite and i came home to fire department at my house extinguishing my car that was engulfed in flames. the fire department said it was electrical fire. they told me they think the battery got to hot and caused the fire. the vehicle will be with progress insurance garage. for inspection. if me or my kids were in the…”
2025-02-07 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“this vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. the passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. there was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicl…”
2024-10-09 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“something with throttle it will shake and slow down at a certain speed …”
2024-09-17 · Seat Belts“the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and completing a turn, the contact observed that her grandson’s car seat had turned over on its side, prompting her to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. the contact secured the car seat and became aware that the rear passenger’s seat belts failed …”
2024-04-16 · Structure:body“i was driving at around 15 mph down a dark road when i heard a loud pop and it sounded like something hit the top of my car. i then heard crackling above me so i opened the visor to the sunroof and saw it was completely shattered so i closed the visor right before the glass started falling down. i did not report to police or insurance. i can’t affo…”
2023-12-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“engine constantly leaking coolant from multiple areas on the engine. have had to constantly get it repaired at least once a month. also have had constant cylinder misfires, fuel injector system keeps going bad…”
2023-02-27 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“started the car put it in drive pulled forward 5ft car completely shut off cpl mins later smoke was rolling out of trunk pulled back seat down seen there was a fire by the lock latch…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.