YearToAvoid

2005 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Chrysler 300, 15% of all 825 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest electrical complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 12 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 77,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
122
15% of 825
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
12
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
77,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2004, latest Nov 12, 2024.

2005 Chrysler 300 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter92004 Q32006 Q32008 Q42011 Q22013 Q42015 Q42017 Q42023 Q1
122 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q3 to 2024 Q4; peak 2005 Q3 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300

  1. NHTSA 04V334000Jul 9, 2004Electrical System20,060 vehicles

    Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables

    On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.

    Risk: A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical System complaints by 300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005122 (15%)
  2. 2006104 (10%)
  3. 200759 (12%)
  4. 2008503 (70%)
  5. 200925 (30%)
  6. 201027 (22%)
  7. 2011123 (62%)
  8. 2012221 (52%)
  9. 2013144 (47%)
  10. 201487 (37%)
  11. 201519 (19%)
  12. 201617 (22%)
  13. 201732 (39%)
  14. 201873 (48%)
  15. 201921 (35%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20211 (5%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300 have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Chrysler 300, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2008 Chrysler 300 has the most electrical complaints (503), compared with 122 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Chrysler 300?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler 300 concerns the electrical: 04V334000.

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.