YearToAvoid

2007 Chrysler 300 AWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2007 Chrysler 300 AWD ranks 5th out of 7 model years with a Complaint Index of 33, earning a Good verdict relative to other 300 model years. NHTSA lists 11 complaints, no recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
33/100
#5 of 7 300 AWD years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
11
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 22 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2007 Chrysler 300 AWD problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain5 (45%)
  2. Electrical System3 (27%)
  3. Other2 (18%)
  4. Airbags1 (9%)
  5. Brakes1 (9%)
  6. Engine1 (9%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Transmission shows bumpy 1-2 upshifts and a thump on 2-1 downshifts at slow speeds, described as a recurring calibration problem.
  • Some owners reported the transmission shifter interlock lever or spring failing, leaving the car stuck in park.
  • Brakes reportedly locked suddenly during a stop-sign approach at low speed before returning to normal function.
  • Warning lights, instrument gauges, and headlights were reported to flicker on and off, including at night.
  • The radio display was reported to overheat and show only red lines or partial segments while driving.
  • Owners reported the AC evaporator failing around a stated mileage of 70000, causing a freon leak and loss of cold air.
2007 Chrysler 300 AWD complaints: complaints filed per month1Jul 2009Feb 2012Sep 2012Feb 2015Dec 2017Jun 2019
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2009 to Jun 2019; peak Jul 2009 (1).

2007 Chrysler 300 AWD recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 Chrysler 300 AWD fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other 300 AWD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002005200620072008200920102020
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution67120—
2006Avoid100490—
2007Good3311018
2008Caution5013018
2009No verdict01018.5

All Chrysler 300 AWD years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chrysler 300 AWD a good year?
Relative to other 300 model years, yes. It has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 5th of 7 years, with a Good verdict and no recalls on file.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler 300 AWD?
Transmission and powertrain issues make up 45% of complaints, including shifter interlock failures and rough shifting, followed by electrical system issues at 27%, such as flickering warning lights and gauges.
Does the 2007 Chrysler 300 AWD have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2007 Chrysler 300 AWD, though an owner-reported Takata airbag issue appears in the complaint data.
How does the 2007 300 AWD compare to the 2006 model?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has a much higher Complaint Index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, with 49 complaints versus 11 for the 2007 model.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Chrysler 300 AWD?
EPA rates it at 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.