2005 Chrysler 300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 2%of 825 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,156miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 2% of the 825 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,156 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving slowly, under 10 miles per hour, when it just up and died on me. Tried to restart, but would not. Let it sit for 5 minutes, pushed the gas pedal and held it half way down and vehicle started. But would not idle. Tried to hold pedal and put it in drive.to limp it home, but died when engaging drive. Long story short, it wont start or run unless you give it gas, will not idle in park, neutral, reverse or drive, and there have been hundreds of complaints for this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11277281, filed 2019-10, 192,000 miles“Started car and tried to put it in gear. Could not get it out of park. A situation much talked about on line. The failure of the transmission shifter interlock lever commonly called the pink thingy on line some owners tell of having gotten a recall. I called my local Chrysler dealer. He said it depended on where the car was built if there was a recall. Imagine how happy that made me !!!”
NHTSA complaint #10465736, filed 2012-07, 85,313 miles“Unable to shift gear out of parking position. This issue was fixed august 2009 and is happening again. Unfortunately, I never know when the issue will surface and recently, I was in a not so nice neighborhood and frightened to death because I was unable to shift from park to reverse. After a few attempts of cutting my car off and on and executing the brakes, I was able to get the car going again. So over this issue right now.”
NHTSA complaint #10650211, filed 2014-10, 161,000 miles“I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 touring edition, the driver's side tension strut failed causing my anti-lock brakes to fail. Due to the failure I had to swerve off of the road into a small ditch damaging my undercarriage and fender wells.”
NHTSA complaint #10811682, filed 2015-12, 99,000 miles“I have had numerous problems with my Chrysler 300, which are becoming more costly and defeating the purpose of my purchasing a new car. First, I was subject to a recall regarding the transmission. Next, the rack and pinion went out. Thankfully that was covered under warranty. Now I have to repair the outer tie rods when I have less than 75,000 miles on the car. This repair is $500.00 on top of what I have to pay for the car payment and is not covered under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256124, filed 2009-01, 71,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11025727Nov 18, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
- 11025724Nov 17, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 50% |
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 | 15 | 6% |
| 2013 | 16 | 5% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 7% |
| 2008 | 22 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 5% |
| 2006 | 39 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler 300
255 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
189 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsFuel system
81 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsTires
42 complaintsExterior lighting
33 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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