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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2005 Chrysler 300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
2%of 825 total for the year
Median mileage
6,950miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 2% of the 825 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,950 miles.

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.

“4/04 my wife and I purchased a Chrysler 300c at riverfront Chrysler, we reported to them on numerous occasions the car stalls out when making a left or right turn, dealer claims it was a hose causing stall, when car stalled again dealer claimed it was control module when car stall again dealer claim to see no duplicating problem this has been going back and forth for months now other electrical problems are happening the horn don't blow all the time the back driver window don't always work, passenger airbag light goes off and on, driver door misaligned car brakes and tires are giving us…”

NHTSA complaint #10134592, filed 2005-08, 1,700 miles

“Tie rod ends went out at 35,000 miles and again before 60,000 miles. Two sets, one under warranty one not. Having electrical problems with driver window, estimate over $400 - replaced tires before 60,000 - I baby this car and it still is not holding up! Won't buy another Chrysler - ever.”

NHTSA complaint #10258867, filed 2009-02, 40,000 miles

“While making a left hand turn vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Updated 12/14/2005. The sunroof shattered when the consumer closed his door. The dealer claimed this occurred because the glass was binding in the track. The headliner was coming down in the rear. .”

NHTSA complaint #10113356, filed 2005-03, 5,500 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

“Dt: the car has been in repair shop 7 times for the air bag light being on. Dealer claimed air bag light was fixed. But as soon as the consumer left the dealership the light came back on. Dealership keeps putting the consumer on hold, and will not call back. If the steering wheel is tilted the air bag light comes on. Owner has had problems with the car since he bought it. Also, brakes have a been a problem , as well as the sun roof.”

NHTSA complaint #10124057, filed 2005-06, 3,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202115%
2020111%
201958%
201875%
201634%
201511%
201473%
201393%
201261%
201132%
200934%
2008101%
200761%
2006101%
2005142%

Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler 300

Air bags
255 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
189 complaints
Electrical system
99 complaints
Fuel system
81 complaints
Engine
51 complaints
Suspension
49 complaints
Steering
43 complaints
Engine cooling
42 complaints
Tires
42 complaints
Exterior lighting
33 complaints
Other or unknown
30 complaints
Vehicle 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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