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2007 Chrysler 300c problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (26) · Engine (17) · Air Bags (11)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

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Compared against other Chrysler 300c model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 16 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 19 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 23 complaints 23 50–75k 75–100k miles: 20 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 5 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 3 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 7 complaints 150k+

93 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

112
Complaints
1
Recalls
43
Service bulletins
4
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

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 (43)

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.

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

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.

Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2025-02-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

“fuel fumes odor inside car and garage, checked car for leaks and found upper fuel pump mount plastic housing hairline cracked leaking fuel.…”

2024-09-26 · Unknown Or Other

“unknown, but based on what i've read and seen others describe happen to them i would say it's somehow connected to the park assist. but my battery loses voltage while driving, the car will start blowing hot or cold air which ever it prefers at the time without any heating or cooling system being turned on, the dash goes crazy the rpms, speedometer …”

2022-10-27 · Power Train

“my 300 has a glitch that causes me to put in neutral then back in drive i'm guessing because of a limp mode, i've had it worked on many times at the dealer in the 3 years i've owned it and spent thousands of dollars and not fix the problem. it done what 06v341000 said but my vin is not effected they say…”

2022-07-08 · Wheels · 💥 crash

“took car in to dealer for power train issue where the car wouldn’t go over 40mph. same day my wheel locked causing me to crash. i got a report that this issue was a recall for other models not the 300c…”

2020-09-29 · Engine

“oil sensor if faulty no check engine light hemi tick turns into a heavy click acceleration and running in park…”

2020-09-17 · Structure:body · 14,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the outside passenger's side front and passenger's side rear door handles detached from the vehicle. the contact stated that the door handles were designed to swivel but instead were coming straight forward. the vehicle was taken to voss village cadillac, inc (650 miamisburg centerv…”

2020-07-18 · Exterior Lighting · 64,000 mi

“the vehicle has had two owners in the same family and has very low mileage (66000). the issue began in october of 2018. while driving on city streets at 40 mph the indicators on the dash began flickering and making noise. this continued intermittently for three months but could not be replicated at an independent mechanic. then in january of 2019 w…”

2020-02-27 · Engine · 125,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“purchased this car few months ago. monday feb. 24th, 2020 i was sitting inside my car when suddenly i notice a fire in the engine. i immediately grab my wallet and phone exited the car and called 911. the firemen came (fire was out by that time) . i had car towed to dealership (4460 mchenry ave, modesto ca 95356 central valley chrysler, nissan) the…”

2019-07-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 92,860 mi

“i was driving and car began to loose acceleration. car then completely shut down on me in the middle of the road without a cause. car was towed by a tow driver i know and car hasn't started ever since. came to realize it's showing codes p0513 for the anti-theft system. i then began to read more about it and it's a manufacturers error. it's a common…”

2019-05-15 · Electrical System · 13,360 mi

“the 2007 chrysler 300 was purchased new and has 13600 original miles. the check engine light came on 2 years ago, followed by all of the dash lights coming on then the car slows to a crawl. i took the car to the dealer and they saw that it had multipal faultsbut did not know the cause. the problem disappeared after it cooled down. six months later …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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