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2005 Chrysler 300 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 189 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Chrysler 300, 23% of all 825 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,400 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
189
23% of 825
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
85,400 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 4, 2004, latest Nov 12, 2024.

2005 Chrysler 300 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter222004 Q22007 Q22010 Q12012 Q12014 Q12016 Q12018 Q42023 Q1
189 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q2 to 2024 Q4; peak 2011 Q3 (22).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300

  1. NHTSA 05V460000Oct 6, 2005Transmission & Powertrain256,409 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.

    Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 300 model year

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

  1. 2005189 (23%)
  2. 2006257 (26%)
  3. 2007189 (38%)
  4. 200830 (4%)
  5. 20094 (5%)
  6. 20104 (3%)
  7. 20116 (3%)
  8. 201279 (19%)
  9. 201358 (19%)
  10. 201469 (29%)
  11. 201524 (24%)
  12. 201614 (18%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 201817 (11%)
  15. 20193 (5%)
  16. 20201 (11%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 189 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Chrysler 300, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,400 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has the most transmission complaints (257), compared with 189 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Chrysler 300?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler 300 concerns the transmission: 05V460000.

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.