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2007 Chrysler 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 498 owner complaints about the 2007 Chrysler 300, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Chrysler 300
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.4× the 300 median · #4 of 16 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints49840 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage74kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Chrysler 300 has problems

498 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 train1892
Air bags13213
Electrical system578
Engine363
Engine and engine cooling190
Vehicle speed control161
Service brakes163
Fuel/propulsion system131
Suspension130
18 other systems906

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

4 recalls

2007 Chrysler 300 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.

34%repaired · 2018 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehicles · 1,599,545 repaired

Risk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

41%repaired · 2017 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehicles · 1,644,105 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 06V-493 · Dec 29, 2006 · 50,665 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 06V-341 · Sep 7, 2006 · 4,770 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR 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.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

74kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 169 power train complaints. 72% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
16under 30k miles122under 100k miles47100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other 300 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 median. How we score

'69'70'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Chrysler 300 safety ratings

2007 Chrysler 300 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Chrysler 300 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Chrysler 300 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Chrysler 300, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA15001 · still open
    Led to recall 18V-024
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  3. Air Bag Inflator RupturePE14016 · closed Mar 2, 2015
    Led to recall 14V-700
In owners' words

What 300 owners report

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

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact's granddaughter was a passenger in the vehicle. The check…
Complaint 11705431 · Dec 16, 2025 · 174,862 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT CALLED AIRPORT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (5751…
Complaint 11365870 · Oct 23, 2020 · 144,000 miles
THIS IS REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SUDDENLY JERK AS IT WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT. THIS WOULD HAPPEN MOSTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, THEN ACCELERATING TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2007 TO 2020! LAST OCCURRED SEPTEMBER 13, 2020.
Complaint 11360360 · Sep 21, 2020 · 79,580 miles

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