2005 Chrysler 300C Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
92/100
#2 most-complained of 13 300C years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Chrysler 300C has 288 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 92 out of 100 — #2 highest of 13 300C model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is fuel system (138 complaints, 48% of the total). Complaints report 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 288
- Recalls
- 2
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 22 hwy
Top 2005 Chrysler 300C problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System138 (48%)
- Engine77 (27%)
- Transmission & Powertrain49 (17%)
- Electrical System32 (11%)
- Airbags31 (11%)
- Steering20 (7%)
- Other15 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (3%)
- Brakes9 (3%)
- Structure & Body8 (3%)
2005 Chrysler 300C recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 14V770000Dec 3, 2014Airbags250,896 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂs frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.
2005 Chrysler 300C fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other 300C years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Chrysler 300C a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Chrysler 300C ranks #2 of 13 among 300C model years (Complaint Index 92/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 288 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (138 complaints), engine (77 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (49 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 80,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler 300C, most recently reported 2015, covering airbags. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
- EPA rates the 2005 Chrysler 300C at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.