2005 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 104,423 miles. The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (14% of reports).
- 51engine complaints
- 104,423median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%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.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 7 of 51 complaints (14%)
- Filling gas: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
- Able restart: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Chrysler 300 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 300 | 4 | 20% | — |
| 2019 300 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2018 300 | 5 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2017 300 | 4 | 5% | 83,189 |
| 2016 300 | 6 | 8% | 90,500 |
| 2015 300 | 8 | 8% | 42,000 |
| 2014 300 | 25 | 11% | 48,657 |
| 2013 300 | 36 | 12% | 45,000 |
| 2012 300 | 58 | 14% | 63,206 |
| 2011 300 | 18 | 9% | 49,000 |
| 2010 300 | 11 | 9% | 60,050 |
| 2009 300 | 8 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2008 300 | 53 | 7% | 84,000 |
| 2007 300 | 36 | 7% | 108,900 |
| 2006 300 | 166 | 17% | 95,460 |
| 2005 300 | 51 | 6% | 104,423 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2005 Chrysler 300. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Car shut off while driiving 30mph also with full will jerk and stall
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chrysler 300s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about engine for the 2005 Chrysler 300 (6% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 104,423 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 7 of 51 complaints, followed by “filling gas” (5).
Other 2005 Chrysler 300 problems
- Air Bags problems (255)
- Power Train problems (189)
- Electrical System problems (99)
See all 2005 Chrysler 300 problems or engine problems across all 300 years.