2005 Chrysler 300 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 825 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,462miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 1% of the 825 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,462 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was an oil leak at the rear of vehicle and the dealer replaced the rear axle pinion seal and yoke. Also on this day the trim piece around the drivers seat came loose and they replaced the six (6) screws that had fallen out. Next the driver side sun visor clip broke and they replaced it. As of this report, june 6, 2013, both visor clips are broken. Lastly, the carpet on the floor board front passenger side is coming up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515558, filed 2013-06, 25,462 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the driver's seat failed to move and the vehicle would stall and shut off every two months. The failures usually occur without warning and while driving 15 MPH. On july 17, 2007, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. The current mileage is 37,000 and failure mileage was 8.”
NHTSA complaint #10197403, filed 2007-07, 8 miles“The contact owns 2005 Chrysler 300. When the gas tank was full, the vehicle stalled and shut down without warning. The recent failure occurred while driving 35 MPH out of the gas station and the vehicle shut down several times. She was able to get home. She took the vehicle to the dealer; however the diagnose did not the locate the failure. She also took the vehicle to a local mechanic to be diagnosed and the failure was not located. She also stated that she experienced failure with the driver and passenger side seats. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10313656, filed 2010-02, 100,000 miles“Dt: it felt like the design of the vehicle was a safety deffect. Took vehicle to 3 dealerships and they were fully aware of the problem. There were blind spots when making a left or right turn. From the drivers seat to the head rest on passengers seat one could not see the passengers side window. Noticed this the first week after purchasing the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10133029, filed 2005-08“Consumer severely burned by seat heater in Chrysler 300c 2005. The consumer is a paraplegic and could not feel the seat heater when it was inadvertently activated. Lawyer on behalf of consumer”
NHTSA complaint #10115593, filed 2005-03Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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