Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Chrysler 300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Chrysler 300 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 825 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V770000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V460000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V334000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V335000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FRONT SHOULDER BELT BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V333000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/WELDS MISSING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 255 complaints
- Power Train 189 complaints
- Electrical System 99 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Tires 45 complaints
Of the 825 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 825 complaints, owners report 36 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Chrysler 300 has a below-average reliability outlook due to a significant number of owner complaints (825) and 7 recall campaigns. The data indicates prevalent issues particularly with the airbags, powertrain, and electrical system. It is important to note that most complaints are centered around core vehicle systems, suggesting potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Engine air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Delayed transmission shifts
- Frequent battery drains
- Engine misfires
- Whining noise from transmission
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Chrysler 300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.