2007 Chrysler 300C Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Chrysler 300C has a Complaint Index of 83, ranking it 3rd worst out of 13 model years, with 112 complaints led by transmission and powertrain issues (37%) and engine problems (29%). It carries a do-not-drive airbag recall, earning an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #3 of 13 300C years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 112
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
Top 2007 Chrysler 300C problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain41 (37%)
- Engine33 (29%)
- Electrical System13 (12%)
- Airbags11 (10%)
- Other10 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (7%)
- Steering7 (6%)
- Fuel System6 (5%)
- Brakes4 (4%)
- Structure & Body3 (3%)
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 transmission or powertrain trouble that prevents the car from going over 40 mph, in one case leading to a wheel lock and crash.
- Engine failures reported with smoke emitting from the vehicle and, in some cases, fire, sometimes after routine maintenance.
- Engine idle reported to drop then surge unexpectedly at stops, causing the car to lunge forward.
- Airbags reported to fail to deploy in front and rear-impact collisions, including one crash at 30 mph and another at 35 mph.
- Continental self-sealing tires reported to lose air daily after a puncture and fail to reseal as advertised.
2007 Chrysler 300C recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2007 compared with other 300C years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chrysler 300C reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2007 300C has a Complaint Index of 83, the 3rd worst among 13 model years of the 300C, with transmission and powertrain issues making up 37% of its 112 complaints.
- What problems does the 2007 Chrysler 300C have?
- Owners most often reported transmission and powertrain issues (41 complaints, median failure mileage 59,818) and engine problems (33 complaints, median failure mileage 85,057), followed by electrical system and airbag complaints.
- Does the 2007 Chrysler 300C have a recall?
- Yes. It has one recall, campaign 15V313000, an airbag-related do-not-drive recall covering multiple Chrysler and Dodge models including the 2007 300C.
- What year Chrysler 300C should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2013 are rated Avoid, with 2006 having the highest Complaint Index at 100.
- Are airbags a problem on the 2007 Chrysler 300C?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 11 airbag complaints for the 2007 300C, including reports of airbags failing to deploy in crashes at 30 and 35 mph.