2005 Chrysler 300 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 825 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 2% of the 825 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My gear shift is stuck in park and the plastic pink part have broken off. This part should be recalled. I could have been stuck any where with my childern in the car. The weahter is getting warm and its not a good thing. Who ever is listening please re-call this part because its plastic and it should have been made out of metal. I should not have to pay out of pocket for this. Part- shift interlock latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10724065, filed 2015-06, 115,000 miles“Chrysler 2005 gear shift gets stuck in park causing you to replace gear shift. Have replaced 3 gearshifts in 6 years. Water gets inside transmission causing the purchase of a new transmission anywhere from 40,000 to 95,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10364104, filed 2010-11, 35,000 miles“Chrysler 300 year 2005 moon roof continuous problem noises; part break off. Spoke to dealership and they request that I replace unit for approximately $600.00. Which is not cover under the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10326704, filed 2010-04, 72,855 miles“After having the tow hitch installed by the dealership, the consumer was then informed that there wasn't load leveling shocks for this truck. This makes towing a trailer impossible. The owners manual indicates if equipped, load leveling shocks can be installed. This information is incorrect.”
NHTSA complaint #10092466, filed 2004-09, 12 miles“2005 Chrysler 300 touring purchased on 11/4/2004 began making a loud moaning, straining noise when the air conditioning is turned on, the day after purchase. There is also a very noticeable vibrating sensation in the steering wheel and brake. During A/C use, the engine has an irregular idle to an almost stall when making turns during backing and forward movement of vehicle at very slow speeds such as backing out of a parking space. …”
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Equipment: other model years
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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