Vehicle safety record

2005 Chrysler 300C Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler 300C have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2015 for the inflator module.

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NHTSA data checked 2 days ago

50/100Safety Index

CAbout as many problems as a typical 300C year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2005 Chrysler 300C recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: inflator module

15V313000May 27, 20154,077,169 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: 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.
The 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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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 the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Air bags

14V770000Dec 3, 2014250,896 vehicles affected

The problem: 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.
The 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 occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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 Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.

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Chrysler 300C: every year compared

02005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Year	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2009	1	-	B
2008	1	-	B
2007	1	-	B
2006	1	-	B
2005	2	-	C

All 300C years

2005 Chrysler 300C vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2005 Chrysler 300C	0	2	0	C
2005 Chrysler Pacifica	1,244	2	25	F	Compare
2005 Chrysler 300	1,125	7	46	F	Compare
2005 Chrysler Town & Country	857	0	47	D	Compare
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster	434	0	4	F	Compare
2005 Chrysler Crossfire	434	0	4	F	Compare
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser W/Sab	256	0	15	C	Compare
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser	256	5	15	C	Compare
2005 Chrysler Sebring	82	6	10	B	Compare

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Questions about the 2005 Chrysler 300C

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300C: inflator module (May 2015); air bags (December 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2005 Chrysler 300C had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2005 Chrysler 300C a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Chrysler 300C year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Chrysler 300C years have the most complaints?

2013 (35), 2011 (25), 2012 (15). See every Chrysler 300C year compared.

What should I do if my 2005 Chrysler 300C has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 2 days ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data