2005 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “stuck park” (5% of reports).
- 99electrical system complaints
- 67,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stuck park: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chrysler 300 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 300 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2019 300 | 22 | 36% | 2,000 |
| 2018 300 | 69 | 45% | 22,000 |
| 2017 300 | 29 | 35% | 47,500 |
| 2016 300 | 15 | 20% | 33,838 |
| 2015 300 | 14 | 14% | 33,000 |
| 2014 300 | 72 | 30% | 31,000 |
| 2013 300 | 131 | 43% | 51,000 |
| 2012 300 | 212 | 50% | 70,000 |
| 2011 300 | 119 | 60% | 53,800 |
| 2010 300 | 23 | 19% | 66,000 |
| 2009 300 | 25 | 30% | 75,000 |
| 2008 300 | 502 | 70% | 81,000 |
| 2007 300 | 57 | 11% | 92,000 |
| 2006 300 | 95 | 9% | 87,000 |
| 2005 300 | 99 | 12% | 67,000 |
| 2004 300 | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
This is a serious safety concern regarding the shift interlock system on my 2005 Chrysler 300. When the vehicle is in Park, particularly in traffic, and the light turns green, I am forced to lift the coin attachment and manually press the pink interlock just to change gears or accelerate. This…
my engine blew, transmission is slipping. Iâm having electrical and air bag problems.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. Occasionally the lights on the dashboard and inside the vehicle would randomly blink off and on. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chrysler 300s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2005 Chrysler 300 (12% of the 825 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler 300 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “stuck park”, in 5 of 99 complaints.
Other 2005 Chrysler 300 problems
- Air Bags problems (255)
- Power Train problems (189)
- Engine problems (51)
See all 2005 Chrysler 300 problems or electrical system problems across all 300 years.