2007 Chrysler 300 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Chrysler 300 has a complaint index of 78, ranking 5th worst among 19 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Owners logged 497 complaints, with transmission and powertrain issues (38%) and airbags (27%) the top problem areas, plus 2 do-not-drive recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 78/100
- #5 of 19 300 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 497
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- 2 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 18
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 12
- Injuries
- 16
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
Top 2007 Chrysler 300 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain189 (38%)
- Airbags132 (27%)
- Engine67 (13%)
- Electrical System59 (12%)
- Other40 (8%)
- Brakes36 (7%)
- Fuel System23 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (5%)
- Seat Belts10 (2%)
- Structure & Body10 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report electrical fires starting near the engine bay or trunk battery area, in some cases while driving on the highway with loss of steering and brakes.
- Side airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a side-impact crash despite no prior warning lights.
- Some drivers describe airbags rupturing and sending metal fragments into occupants, or deploying spontaneously while the vehicle was parked, in one case followed by a fire.
- Owners describe a grinding noise and unexpected rollaway after shutting off the engine, leading to a collision.
- Some report sudden loss of steering control during a low-speed turn that sent the vehicle onto a sidewalk.
- ABS warning lights stayed on after the brake recall, with owners uncertain whether the fix was ever applied to their used vehicle.
2007 Chrysler 300 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V352000May 24, 2016Airbags4,648,270 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
- NHTSA 15V313000May 26, 2015Airbags4,077,169 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
- NHTSA 06V493000Dec 29, 2006Brakes50,665 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2007 compared with other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chrysler 300 reliable?
- Compared to other 300 model years, 2007 ranks poorly. It has a complaint index of 78, the 5th worst of 19 years covered, and carries an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2007 Chrysler 300?
- NHTSA data shows Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 38% of complaints (189 of 497) and Airbags make up 27% (132 complaints), with median failure mileage around 74,000 and 102,000 miles respectively.
- Does the 2007 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Chrysler 300, including 2 do-not-drive airbag recalls, plus earlier recalls covering ABS software and transmission control module software.
- How does the 2007 model compare to other Chrysler 300 years?
- The 2007 300 (complaint index 78) is better than 2006 (100) and 2005 (89) but worse than 2008 (94) is close and later years like 2017 (22) and 2020 (17), which earn Best verdicts.