2005 Chrysler 300C Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Chrysler 300C.
Worst 2005 Chrysler 300C Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Engine Problems
Gasoline Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chrysler 300C.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 82 | — | — | 96,422 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 70 | — | — | 91,315 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 57 | 2 | 1 | 75,701 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 37 | — | — | 88,447 mi | |
| Airbags | 31 | 3 | — | 86,281 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | 1 | 2 | 81,552 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 20 | — | — | 86,292 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 13 | 1 | 1 | 80,979 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | 1 | — | 76,140 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 73,751 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 124,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Chrysler 300C
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,328,065 vehicles.
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, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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 absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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2005 Chrysler 300C — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler 300C reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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