2005 Chrysler 300 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 3%of 825 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 3% of the 825 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“After getting fuel came out of gas station turned right about 100 feet came to a stop engine idled rough then died out. Re started and kept dying out for next 2 to 3 miles . Check engine light went on. Had it diagnosed o2 sensor was replaced 3 miles later and more dying out check eng light is on again. I am out 300.00 dls. And still have same problem and cannot pass emission test. And cannot get my plates .”
NHTSA complaint #10681846, filed 2015-02, 138,653 miles“I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 touring, my first major problem occurred about 6 months ago, a red lightening bolt symbol on the dash came on, and my car would not go over 10mph, took to the Chrysler dealership, for them to say I needed a new PCM, which by the way was roughly $1500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627361, filed 2014-08, 126,000 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“While driving my 2005 Chrysler 300 the throttle body control light on the dash comes on.and the car starts running ruff looses power and speed till it comes to a complete stop. I have replaceed the throttle body and the main computer without any change. My machanic says the problem is in the wiring harness. They contacted the dealer about getting a new wiring harness and was thol the wiring harness was disconued an they no longer make wiring harness for this car +and that it couldn't be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11054271, filed 2017-12, 135,000 miles“The gas pedal is not returning back and I had to control the speed of the car with brake and also by lifting the gas pedal with my right foot. At one occasion I had to put the gear to neutral to avoid an impact with another vehicle in front.”
NHTSA complaint #10544852, filed 2013-09, 31,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216345Nov 29, 2012Drivers And/Or Passenger Front Power Door Locks And Windows Inoperative U0200 Lost Communication With Passengers Door Module U0199 Lost Communication With Drivers Door Module…
- 10016752May 27, 2005Rough idle, idle sag, cruise control fails to engage.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 38 | 4% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
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 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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