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2005 Chrysler 300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 2005 Chrysler 300, and owners have filed 825 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

7
safety recalls
825
owner complaints to NHTSA
37 / 14
complaints citing a crash / fire
18
MPG combined (EPA)

7 safety recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 16V352000 Reported 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis,…

    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…

  2. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 15V313000 Reported 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

    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…

  3. Air bags

    NHTSA 14V770000 Reported 250,896 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    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,…

    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…

  4. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 05V460000 Reported 256,409 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

  5. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 04V334000 Reported 20,060 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.

    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.

  6. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 04V333000 Reported 21 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed.

    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.

  7. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 04V335000 Reported 12,211 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger vehicles, the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop (atl) bolts may not have been properly tightened.

    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.

825 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Chrysler 300 have filed 825 complaints with NHTSA; 37 describe a crash and 14 describe a fire. Reports cite 36 injuries and 4 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,835 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 152 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, after retrieving the vehicle the following day, the v”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2026 · Air bags

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 12, 2024 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2005 Chrysler 300 (300C AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18 mpg
City / Highway15 / 22
FuelRegular
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.5/5.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Compare Chrysler 300 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler 300 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1969 Chrysler 30010
1970 Chrysler 30001
2004 Chrysler 30002
2005 Chrysler 3007825
2006 Chrysler 30041,002
2007 Chrysler 3004497
2008 Chrysler 3004714
2009 Chrysler 300583
2010 Chrysler 3007123
2011 Chrysler 3007200
2012 Chrysler 3009426
2013 Chrysler 3006306
2014 Chrysler 3007237
2015 Chrysler 300498
2016 Chrysler 300276
2017 Chrysler 300282
2018 Chrysler 3004153
2019 Chrysler 300260
2020 Chrysler 30029
2021 Chrysler 300220
2022 Chrysler 30025
2023 Chrysler 30016

Checking a specific 2005 Chrysler 300

How do I know if my 2005 Chrysler 300 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2005 Chrysler 300; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V333000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chrysler models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.