2005 Chrysler 300: common problems and reliability

The 2005 Chrysler 300 has 1125 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. Owners most often flag general long-term reliability and build quality concerns — pervasive criticism of the brand and model's propensity for costly repairs, electrical gremlins, and interior rattles/squeaks as the vehicle ages. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2005 model year

1,125
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
46
Crash reports
16
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Chrysler 300 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
287
power train
242
fuel/propulsion system
125
electrical system
123
engine
122

Recalls affecting the 2005 300

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 16V352000

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 …

air bags

Campaign 14V770000

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 orig…

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 15V313000

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 Chrys…

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 05V460000

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 POSI…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its distinctive, muscular styling, spacious and comfortable interior, smooth highway ride quality, and strong value proposition, particularly for V8 models offering signi

  • General long-term reliability and build quality concerns — pervasive criticism of the brand and model's propensity for costly repairs, electrical gremlins, and interior rattles/squeaks as the vehicle ages. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Powertrain-specific failures (V6) — oil cooler leaks and valvetrain issues (e.g., lifter/camshaft problems, often manifesting as a ticking sound), particularly noted on higher-mileage examples and pre-2014 models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Powertrain-specific failures (V8 HEMI) — lifter failure, a known issue that can lead to significant engine damage. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical and infotainment problems — battery drain issues, faulty modules (e.g., ignition switch, Bluetooth), glitchy Uconnect systems, and various sensor failures. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Suspension component wear — front suspension parts, including ball joints, noted as wearing out prematurely and requiring replacement. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 300.

Typical used price

Used 300 listings typically run $13,598–$19,900 across 2012 to 2023 model years.

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