2005 CHRYSLER 300

7 recalls — 1,061 complaints

16V352000 May 24, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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, 2... Read more
Consequence
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 tempe... Read more
Remedy
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 ... Read more
4,648,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
15V313000 May 26, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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, 2005-2... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 Ch... Read more
4,077,169 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
14V770000 Dec 3, 2014
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
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 ab... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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 al... Read more
250,896 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
05V460000 Oct 6, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
256,409 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
04V334000 Jul 9, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BULKHEAD STUD BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
20,060 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
04V333000 Jul 8, 2004
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A SPOT WELDING OPERATION FOR THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND/OR THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS TO SEPARATE IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO REAR SEAT PASSENGERS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT FOR MISSING WELDS AND INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
21 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
04V335000 Jul 8, 2004
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE SHOULDER BELT SEPARATION IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER TURNING LOOP BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
12,211 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

1,061 total complaints 47 crashes 22 fires 40 injuries 5 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS240
POWER TRAIN122
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM78
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION54
ENGINE51
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM43
STEERING36
TIRES33
EXTERIOR LIGHTING30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 12, 2024
Incident date: Nov 5, 2023
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 creat... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 12, 2024
Incident date: Nov 5, 2023
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 creat... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 27, 2024
Incident date: May 19, 2024
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 b... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 16, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2022
my engine blew, transmission is slipping. I’m having electrical and air bag problems.
ENGINE Mar 16, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2022
my engine blew, transmission is slipping. I’m having electrical and air bag problems.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 16, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2022
my engine blew, transmission is slipping. I’m having electrical and air bag problems.
AIR BAGS Dec 20, 2022
Incident date: Dec 20, 2021
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. Th... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 30, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
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 pu... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 30, 2022
Incident date: Jun 14, 2022
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 sust... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS Aug 8, 2022
Incident date: Jun 14, 2022
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 wa... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION Jul 20, 2022
Incident date: Sep 2, 2021
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 extrem... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 20, 2022
Incident date: Sep 2, 2021
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 extrem... Read more
STEERING Jul 20, 2022
Incident date: Sep 2, 2021
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 extrem... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 6, 2022
Incident date: Jan 3, 2022
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 PU... Read more
ENGINE Nov 30, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. Occasionally the lights on the dashboard and inside the vehicle would randomly blink off and on. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unabl... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 30, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. Occasionally the lights on the dashboard and inside the vehicle would randomly blink off and on. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unabl... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 16, 2021
Incident date: May 1, 2021
Our 2005 Chrysler 300 stalls and will not restart for many minutes after we refuel it. Chrysler stated they have extended the warranty to a life time coverage if you are experiencing this issue you are able to get it covered under said warranty. We have contacted them and they state this one is not... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 8, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
My 2005 Chrysler 300 has been having an issue with the fuel tank. When you get fuel in it then it won’t stay started. It keeps stalling out repeatedly. It also stalls out randomly under 25mph. Both are dangerous as it may cause you to get T-boned leaving gas station as it repeatedly stalls. Also i... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 15, 2021
Incident date: Mar 9, 2021
COULD NOT GET GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. WE TOOK APART CASING, FOUND THE PINK PLASTIC BROKE. LOOKED AT YOUTUBE TO FIX. ORDER PART ON AMAZON. THE PLASTIC PIECE IS NOW MADE OF METAL!!
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 31, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
IN THE BEGINING MY CAR STALL AFTER FILLING THE TANK UP WITH GAS. IT WOULD STALL AT LOW IDLE LIKE FOR INSTANCE WHEN I COME TO A STOP. BUT IT ALSO HAVE DONE IT WHEN I'VE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME AND EVERYONE AROUND ME. ESPECIALLY ON A MAJOR CITY HI... Read more
STEERING Oct 17, 2020
Incident date: Oct 15, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE DIED. NOW IT DOES EVERY TIME I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE STEERING MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 17, 2020
Incident date: Oct 15, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE DIED. NOW IT DOES EVERY TIME I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE STEERING MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Sep 10, 2020
Incident date: Jul 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS FAILED TO LOCK SECURELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER SWITCH TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOORS ONLY WORKED TO UNLOCK THE FRONT DOORS. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY FOB ONL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 10, 2020
Incident date: Jul 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS FAILED TO LOCK SECURELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER SWITCH TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOORS ONLY WORKED TO UNLOCK THE FRONT DOORS. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY FOB ONL... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 19, 2020
Incident date: Jul 15, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUTOFF WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE GREENWAY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 9051 E COLONIAL DR, ORLAN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 27, 2020
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
GAS TANK LEAKS. NO HOLES, CAR STALLS LOSES GAS TANK LEAKS CONTUINLY WAS CHECKED FOR HOLES NONE WE COULD SEE. SMELLS LIKE GAS ALL THE TIME. CAR HAS 101.000. MILES
POWER TRAIN Jan 8, 2020
Incident date: Dec 27, 2019
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS STAYING ON. HAVING A HARD TIME PUTTING CAR IN AND SOMETIMES OUT OF PARK. SEAT BELT ACTS LIKES IT DONT WANT TO FASTING ON DRIVERS SIDE.
SEAT BELTS Jan 8, 2020
Incident date: Dec 27, 2019
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS STAYING ON. HAVING A HARD TIME PUTTING CAR IN AND SOMETIMES OUT OF PARK. SEAT BELT ACTS LIKES IT DONT WANT TO FASTING ON DRIVERS SIDE.
AIR BAGS Jan 8, 2020
Incident date: Dec 27, 2019
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS STAYING ON. HAVING A HARD TIME PUTTING CAR IN AND SOMETIMES OUT OF PARK. SEAT BELT ACTS LIKES IT DONT WANT TO FASTING ON DRIVERS SIDE.
INTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 27, 2019
Incident date: Nov 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 8, 2019
Incident date: Oct 1, 2019
II OWN A 2005 300C WITH 1001,500 MILES. I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHEN THE GAGE WAS STILL SHOWING GAS IN THE TANK WILE DRIVING IN CITY STREETS, AND ONCE IN HIGHWAY. LUCKILY I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER IN TWO OCCASIONS OF THIS OCCURRENCE. FINALLY THE TAN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 8, 2019
Incident date: Oct 1, 2019
II OWN A 2005 300C WITH 1001,500 MILES. I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHEN THE GAGE WAS STILL SHOWING GAS IN THE TANK WILE DRIVING IN CITY STREETS, AND ONCE IN HIGHWAY. LUCKILY I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER IN TWO OCCASIONS OF THIS OCCURRENCE. FINALLY THE TAN... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 14, 2019
Incident date: Nov 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH GEARS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND WAS DRIVEN TO MARK'S CASA CHRYSLER JEEP (9733 COORS BLVD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM). THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE SHIFTER LOCK ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 3, 2019
Incident date: Oct 22, 2019
CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIIVING 30MPH ALSO WITH FULL WILL JERK AND STALL
ENGINE Nov 3, 2019
Incident date: Oct 22, 2019
CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIIVING 30MPH ALSO WITH FULL WILL JERK AND STALL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 31, 2019
Incident date: Oct 31, 2019
I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY, UNDER 10 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN IT JUST UP AND DIED ON ME. TRIED TO RESTART, BUT WOULD NOT. LET IT SIT FOR 5 MINUTES, PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND HELD IT HALF WAY DOWN AND VEHICLE STARTED. BUT WOULD NOT IDLE. TRIED TO HOLD PEDAL AND PUT IT IN DRIVE.TO LIMP IT HOME, BUT DIED WHEN EN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 31, 2019
Incident date: Oct 31, 2019
I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY, UNDER 10 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN IT JUST UP AND DIED ON ME. TRIED TO RESTART, BUT WOULD NOT. LET IT SIT FOR 5 MINUTES, PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND HELD IT HALF WAY DOWN AND VEHICLE STARTED. BUT WOULD NOT IDLE. TRIED TO HOLD PEDAL AND PUT IT IN DRIVE.TO LIMP IT HOME, BUT DIED WHEN EN... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Oct 31, 2019
Incident date: Oct 31, 2019
I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY, UNDER 10 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN IT JUST UP AND DIED ON ME. TRIED TO RESTART, BUT WOULD NOT. LET IT SIT FOR 5 MINUTES, PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND HELD IT HALF WAY DOWN AND VEHICLE STARTED. BUT WOULD NOT IDLE. TRIED TO HOLD PEDAL AND PUT IT IN DRIVE.TO LIMP IT HOME, BUT DIED WHEN EN... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 31, 2019
Incident date: Oct 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER FIVE TIMES AND CRASHED IN A DITCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT W... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Oct 23, 2019
Incident date: Oct 20, 2019
WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY, AT APPROX. 50 MPH THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO NEXT GEAR. RPM WAS 4500-5000 (AS THOUGH POSSIBLY STUCK IN OVERDRIVE). I DECELERATED HOPING IT WOULD COMPUTE THE NEED TO SHIFT. IT DIDN'T. I TRIED ACCELERATING SLOWLY AND STILL DIDNT SHIFT. I SLOWED DOWN, PUT EMERGENCY FLA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 23, 2019
Incident date: Oct 20, 2019
WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY, AT APPROX. 50 MPH THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO NEXT GEAR. RPM WAS 4500-5000 (AS THOUGH POSSIBLY STUCK IN OVERDRIVE). I DECELERATED HOPING IT WOULD COMPUTE THE NEED TO SHIFT. IT DIDN'T. I TRIED ACCELERATING SLOWLY AND STILL DIDNT SHIFT. I SLOWED DOWN, PUT EMERGENCY FLA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 23, 2019
Incident date: Oct 15, 2019
PARKING BRAKE WONT ENGAGE/LATCH/HOLD. PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT WONT 'CLICK' IN PLACE OR HOLD
SEAT BELTS Oct 23, 2019
Incident date: Oct 15, 2019
PARKING BRAKE WONT ENGAGE/LATCH/HOLD. PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT WONT 'CLICK' IN PLACE OR HOLD
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 28, 2019
Incident date: Sep 5, 2019
HAVE AN CHRYSLER 2005 300 C AND WITH THE PROPER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. THE VEHICLE'S PAINT HAS DEFECT'S WHICH REQUIRE A FULL BODY PAINT JOB. THIS VEHICLE IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. OTHER THAN THE PAINT AND THE TURN SIGNAL WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL THEY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. NOW, THE TURN S... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 28, 2019
Incident date: Sep 5, 2019
HAVE AN CHRYSLER 2005 300 C AND WITH THE PROPER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. THE VEHICLE'S PAINT HAS DEFECT'S WHICH REQUIRE A FULL BODY PAINT JOB. THIS VEHICLE IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. OTHER THAN THE PAINT AND THE TURN SIGNAL WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL THEY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. NOW, THE TURN S... Read more
SEAT BELTS Sep 24, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT LATCH TO SECURE THE PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARINO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (5133 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641, (773) 777-2000) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Sep 2, 2019
THE SHIFT WON'T WORK IT'S STUCK ON PARK AND I SAW THE K39 NOTIFICATION WHICH KIND OF EXPLAINS WHAT HAPPENED AND WE HAVE ALREADY TRIED TO UNLOCK IT WITH THE PINK BUTTON AND THE CAR TURN ON GOOD AND EVERYTHING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 13, 2019
Incident date: Sep 12, 2019
VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK DUE TO A BROKEN INTERLOCK RETURN SPRING HOOK AS DESCRIBED BY CHRYSLER IN HTTPS://CHRYSLER.COM/WEBSELFSERVICE/PDF/K39.PDF CHRYSLER SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED EVENTHOUGH IT IS THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL AS DESCRIBED IN THE LETTER
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Sep 9, 2019
Incident date: May 16, 2019
DRIVING DOWN HWY AT 65 MPH AND CAR STALLS NO LIGHT TO WARN. ALL OF A SUDDEN NO CONTROL OVER SHEARING NOT KNOWING CAR WAS OFF. PULLED OVER REATART CAR TO ONLY HAVE IN LIMP MODE. HAPPENED TWICE. CAR ALSO SAYS THROTTLE BODY CODE. CHANGED THROTTLE BODY STILL WONT GO OVER 5 MPH NOW. UNABLE TO TELL WHAT W... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 9, 2019
Incident date: May 16, 2019
DRIVING DOWN HWY AT 65 MPH AND CAR STALLS NO LIGHT TO WARN. ALL OF A SUDDEN NO CONTROL OVER SHEARING NOT KNOWING CAR WAS OFF. PULLED OVER REATART CAR TO ONLY HAVE IN LIMP MODE. HAPPENED TWICE. CAR ALSO SAYS THROTTLE BODY CODE. CHANGED THROTTLE BODY STILL WONT GO OVER 5 MPH NOW. UNABLE TO TELL WHAT W... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHRYSLER 300

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA16002 Opened: Feb 3, 2016 — Closed: Jun 24, 2016
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2012
Vehicle rollaway, engine on
On April 22, 2016, Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC, (FCA) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a defect that could result in unattended vehicle rollaway with the engine running in approximately 811,586 model year (MY) 2012 to 2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles and... Read more

CHRYSLER 300 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER 300 across all model years (1969–2023).

112 Total Recalls
6,460 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
353 Reported Crashes
191 Reported Fires
14 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER 300 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 2 8 View
2022 2 6 View
2021 6 24 View
2020 6 10 View
2019 5 83 View
2018 9 205 View
2017 4 102 View
2016 5 100 View
2015 7 142 View
2014 10 320 View
2013 6 402 View
2012 10 620 View
2011 8 266 View
2010 7 150 View
2009 5 114 View
2008 4 956 View
2007 4 620 View
2006 4 1,267 View
2005 (current) 7 1,061
2004 0 3 View
1970 0 1 View
1969 1 0 View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TOWN AND COUNTRY 209 19,029 View
PACIFICA 150 10,200 View
SEBRING 114 4,101 View
VOYAGER 82 320 View
CIRRUS 53 1,232 View
LEBARON 48 837 View
200 47 6,930 View
NEW YORKER 44 1,035 View