repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2005 Chrysler 300cProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 288 owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler 300c, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-770 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Chrysler 300c has problems
288 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
82Fuel/propulsion system
70Engine
57Fuel system, gasoline3 crash/fire/injury
49Power train1 crash/fire/injury
31Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system
20Steering
14Exterior lighting
8Vehicle speed control
4717 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 82 | 0 |
| Engine | 70 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 57 | 3 |
| Power train | 49 | 1 |
| Air bags | 31 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 3 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 47 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Chrysler 300c 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.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
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 fuel/propulsion system problems start?
86kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 70 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles40under 100k miles30100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other 300c 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 300c median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Chrysler 300c, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-668
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 13V-172
In owners' words
What 300c owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hello, I am worried about the problem that persists for more than 5 years that the car is in my possession, my 2005 Chrysler 300c, it is always the same problem when I fill the fuel tank, the car does not want to start, I have to wait at least 10 minutes at the pump trying several times to start it…
Hello, my name is [XXX], and my car continues to have the same problem for more than 5 years that it has been in my possession, after refilling the car completely with fuel, the car automatically turns off and this happens at a traffic light or anywhere, this is very dangerous since I interfere…
The fuel tank gasket failed. When fuel car to full the gas seeps out and puddles on top of access area under rear passenger seats and fills car with gas fumes. Only seeps out when you fill car to full
Own a 2005 300c?
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