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.
Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300
- 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.
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.