YearToAvoid

2007 Chrysler 300 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Chrysler 300, 7% of all 497 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 77,600 miles.

Brakes complaints
36
7% of 497
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
77,600 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Chrysler 300 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 10, 2008, latest Aug 21, 2025.

2007 Chrysler 300 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2008Dec 2010Jul 2012Jul 2014Jan 2016Jan 2017Apr 2019Feb 2023
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2008 to Aug 2025; peak Dec 2008 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Chrysler 300

  1. 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.

Brakes complaints by 300 model year

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

  1. 200524 (3%)
  2. 200645 (4%)
  3. 200736 (7%)
  4. 200831 (4%)
  5. 20097 (8%)
  6. 20107 (6%)
  7. 201127 (14%)
  8. 201251 (12%)
  9. 201330 (10%)
  10. 201421 (9%)
  11. 201511 (11%)
  12. 20165 (7%)
  13. 20175 (6%)
  14. 20183 (2%)
  15. 20193 (5%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20211 (5%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20233 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chrysler 300 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Chrysler 300, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,600 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2012 Chrysler 300 has the most brake complaints (51), compared with 36 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Chrysler 300?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chrysler 300 concerns the brake: 06V493000.

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.