YearToAvoid

2005 Chrysler 300C Engine Problems

NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 27% of all 288 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 13 300C model years. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints
77
27% of 288
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler 300C engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 22, 2011, latest Jul 27, 2022.

2005 Chrysler 300C engine complaints: complaints filed per month11Sep 2011Jul 2013Mar 2014Feb 2015Nov 2015Jul 2017Dec 2018Jul 2022
77 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Jul 2022; peak May 2013 (11).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300C

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 300C model year

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

  1. 200577 (27%)
  2. 2006286 (41%)
  3. 200733 (29%)
  4. 20085 (17%)
  5. 20096 (55%)
  6. 20103 (30%)
  7. 20117 (28%)
  8. 20124 (27%)
  9. 20135 (14%)
  10. 20141 (9%)
  11. 20152 (17%)
  12. 20161 (14%)
  13. 20171 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have engine problems?
NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Chrysler 300C year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300C has the most engine complaints (286), compared with 77 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler 300C 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.