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2005 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Chrysler 300, 14% of all 825 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 77,500 miles.

Engine complaints
116
14% of 825
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
77,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler 300 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2004, latest Mar 16, 2023.

2005 Chrysler 300 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter92004 Q32006 Q22008 Q22011 Q12013 Q32015 Q12016 Q32018 Q3
116 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q3 to 2023 Q1; peak 2015 Q1 (9).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 300 model year

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

  1. 2005116 (14%)
  2. 2006236 (24%)
  3. 200767 (13%)
  4. 200889 (12%)
  5. 200913 (16%)
  6. 201020 (16%)
  7. 201126 (13%)
  8. 201276 (18%)
  9. 201350 (16%)
  10. 201440 (17%)
  11. 201514 (14%)
  12. 20168 (11%)
  13. 20174 (5%)
  14. 20187 (5%)
  15. 20194 (7%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20214 (20%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chrysler 300, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,500 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has the most engine complaints (236), compared with 116 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chrysler 300?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler 300 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.