2005 Chrysler 300C Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 3% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,700 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.
“I was unable to get the car out of park. The gear shift was stuck in park. I contacted the dealer who said there was a recall but did not include my VIN. He told me how to bypass the problem to drive it to a mechanic. The shift assembly was replaced at a cost of $427.08. I would like to be reimbursed or know why my car was not in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10807896, filed 2015-12, 37,383 miles“I was unable to get the car out of park. The gear shift was stuck in park. I contacted the dealer who said there was a recall but did not include my VIN. He told me how to bypass the problem to drive it to a mechanic. The shift assembly was replaced at a cost of $427.08. I would like to be reimbursed or know why my car was not in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10807895, filed 2015-12, 37,383 miles“When I bought the car at bredemann's cheverolet last tuesday, they forgot to fill up the tank so I took the car back today to get filled up. After they filled up the tank I went on my way and before I can get on the road the engine died. I restarted it and it stayed on a bit then died again. After a few times of this the car eventually started and seemed okay so I got on the road, after driving a few feet the engine died in the middle of the road. So I restarted it again and turned around and went back to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568327, filed 2014-03, 81,400 miles“This isn't the first time the car just shuts down when u fill the gas tank all the way up. I filled the tank and proceeded to drive and merge on to highway and without any lights or warning the car just shuts off on the highway while doing 65. I lost power and the vehicle is had to control. It took a second to start back up in the middle of the highway. This only happens when I fill the tank all the way up. It's an issue with the gas tank or a valve getting stuck open/closed in the tank. I filled the tank again and just waited at the gas station to see if it would happen again and it did. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047731, filed 2017-11, 166,000 miles“On satot having be.8/30/14 my 300C was parked in the garage. I not used the care to go to my veterans hospital appointments and could not go because I could not get the gear shifter out of park! I had to call usaa for a tow on a flatbed truck to darcars Chrysler waldorf,md who has maintained his car for many years. I was told by the ice manager that the problem was a pink plastic piece in the center counsel and its spring that failed, and is a common occurance in this vehicle leaving it unable to move at all-trasmission and rear wheels locked by shifter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629791, filed 2014-08, 44,240 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 29% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2014 | 2 | 18% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 27% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 | 10 | 9% |
| 2006 | 45 | 6% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler 300C
138 complaintsEngine
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300C
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology