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2007 Chrysler 300 LWBProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2007 Chrysler 300 LWB, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage66kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Chrysler 300 LWB has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Chrysler 300 LWB recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Mechanical: linkage and cable

Recall 07V-042 · Feb 12, 2007 · 69 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THIS CABLE FAIL, THE PARK BRAKE WILL NOT ADEQUATELY HOLD THE VEHICLE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other 300 LWB year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300 LWB median. How we score

'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 300 LWB owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, STARTED VEHICLE, FOOT ON BRAKE, VEHICLE SHIFTER WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM PARK. NOW WHAT ? COULD FIND NO OPEN RECALLS ON ISSUE, JUST LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND A FEW REFERENCES TO A K 39 (RECALL ?) PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND INITIATE A FIX FOR THIS.
Complaint 11006501 · Jul 20, 2017 · 75,060 miles
VEHICLE STUCK IN PARK, RESEARCHED VIA WEB FOUND COMMON PROBLEMS FOR CHRYSLER VEHICLES 2007 AND PRIOR. CALLED DEALERSHIP M MORNING WAS TOLD YES THAT IS PROBABLY THE PROBLEM 350.00 REPAIR. CALLED CHRYSLER TO TRY AND GET HELP AS THIS DEFECT IS NOT A OWNER CAUSED ISSUED ITS A DEFECTIVE PART. WAS TOLD 2…
Complaint 10347618 · Aug 6, 2010 · 56,000 miles

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