2005 Chrysler 300 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 4%of 825 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 4% of the 825 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car as continually given me problems with flickering headlights. I contacted my local dealer and had them to check it out and found nothing, but the problem still exist. No mechanic can find the problem, but it still exist. I have been to a few Chrysler forums and see other owners are experiencing the same problem. This has been a real frightening experience me and my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10659500, filed 2014-11, 125,000 miles“Purchased this car in 2012 with a 3 month warranty. 1 month later lights started flickering occasionally. Then while driving 60 MPH on local highway lights went out totally. Pulled off road and waited until they came back on. Took back to where I purchased it, they took it to Chrysler dealer and I was told it was reprogrammed . No problems until last night when lights started flickering again. Just a matter of time before they go out totally again at night driving down some dark country road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644144, filed 2014-10, 116,000 miles“My headlights have been flickering on an off too lately. I have no brights and I can't control my park lights or my regular lights. I'm a little scared to drive at night. It's obviously electrical, but I haven't taken it in yet because it's going to cost $.”
NHTSA complaint #10325375, filed 2010-04, 118,000 miles“While driving at night my vehicle head lights turn off and on, then some time will not come back on. I have to turn the light switch on and off to get my lights back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10760194, filed 2015-08, 135,000 miles“While driving my headlights and interior lights will just turn off. This is very dangerous. I have found other Chrysler owners on the website with the same issue. Please help. Below is what I found on the website. 1. I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 touring and over the weekend on saturday night I was out driving down the highway and my headlights began to flicker & completely went out! When the lights went out it was for a moment but at night without headlights (on a dark road) a few seconds, etc. Seems like an eternity. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576779, filed 2014-04, 175,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10130080Aug 22, 201605182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number…
- 10013698Mar 16, 2005Headlamps remain on after delay time out.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 9 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 17 | 7% |
| 2013 | 17 | 6% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 33 | 4% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsBrakes
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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