2005 Chrysler 300C Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Chrysler 300C.

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Complaints
409
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2005 Chrysler 300C Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#182 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:96,422 mi
#270 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:91,315 mi
#357 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:75,701 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chrysler 300C.

Fuel System
82
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
96,422
Engine Problems
70
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,315
Gasoline Fuel System
57
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,701
Transmission / Drivetrain
37
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,447
Airbags
31
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
86,281
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
81,552
Steering Defects
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,292
Headlight/Taillight Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,979
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
76,140
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,000
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,751
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
124,000
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2005 Chrysler 300C

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,328,065 vehicles.

15V313000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~4,077,169 affected

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.

14V770000Airbags
~250,896 affected

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.

Is the 2005 Chrysler 300C reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2005 Chrysler 300C has 409 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 82 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (82 complaints, avg 96,422 mi); Engine Problems (70 complaints, avg 91,315 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (57 complaints, avg 75,701 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,370 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Chrysler 300C include 9 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,328,065 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2005 Chrysler 300C?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2005 Chrysler 300C shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

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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