2005 Chrysler 300 problems
Owners have filed 1,062 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 24.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 18.3%.
Complaints1,062
Crashes47
Fires22
Injuries40
Deaths5
What owners report breaking
Air bags 24.1% · 256
Power train 18.3% · 194
Electrical system 9.5% · 101
Engine 4.8% · 51
Suspension 4.6% · 49
Steering 4.4% · 47
Fuel/propulsion system 4.0% · 43
Engine and engine cooling 4.0% · 43
Severity
Of those complaints, 47 describe a crash, 22 describe a fire, 40 report an injury and 5 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler 300 in this data, 2005 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 23 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 72,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). On two occasions, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair but the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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