2005 Chrysler 300C: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2005 Chrysler 300C: 2 recalls, 288 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #14V770000 · 2014 · 250,896 vehicles
What's wrong: Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in alabama, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, texas, puerto rico, u.s. Virgin islands, saipan, guam, and american samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure May cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerâs frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. Virgin islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all…
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V313000 · 2015 · 4,077,169 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that May be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel & propulsion (82): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (66).
- Engine (70): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (53).
- Fuel system (57): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (54).
- Transmission & drivetrain (49): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (29), stalls / loses power (11).
The 2005 Chrysler 300C has 288 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 13 300C model years for complaints (3.0× the average 300C year). Complaints peaked in 2014 (61 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 9 years old, at a median of 80,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2006 (698 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | Regular |
| 6.1 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300C. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2005 Chrysler 300C problems?
Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel & propulsion (82), engine (70), fuel system (57).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Chrysler 300C get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (2.7 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 6 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2005 Chrysler 300C repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.