2005 Chrysler 300 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,357 miles. The words owners use most often: “stuck park” (22% of reports).
- 189power train complaints
- 85,357median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $620typical repair cost reported by owners
- 17%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 42 of 189 complaints (22%)
- Gear shift: mentioned in 36 of 189 complaints (19%)
- Power train automatic: mentioned in 13 of 189 complaints (7%)
- Shifter interlock: mentioned in 10 of 189 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2005 Chrysler 300 at $620, and half of them between $440 and $760.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 162 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 189 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chrysler 300 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 300 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2020 300 | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2019 300 | 3 | 5% | 7,100 |
| 2018 300 | 17 | 11% | 21,000 |
| 2017 300 | 6 | 7% | 12,600 |
| 2016 300 | 14 | 18% | 21,838 |
| 2015 300 | 24 | 24% | 42,000 |
| 2014 300 | 70 | 30% | 22,175 |
| 2013 300 | 58 | 19% | 39,500 |
| 2012 300 | 79 | 19% | 58,000 |
| 2011 300 | 6 | 3% | 32,500 |
| 2010 300 | 4 | 3% | 70,202 |
| 2009 300 | 4 | 5% | 22,005 |
| 2008 300 | 30 | 4% | 64,000 |
| 2007 300 | 189 | 38% | 74,000 |
| 2006 300 | 257 | 26% | 77,090 |
| 2005 300 | 189 | 23% | 85,357 |
| 2004 300 | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may 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…
The vehicle began to shutter in reverse. This went on for about a week. Transmission fluid level was checked and it was in the normal range. My husband and I were driving it and made a sharp turn to find us in a spot to continue forward and go off a cliff or back up and get out of traffics way. He…
my engine blew, transmission is slipping. Iâm having electrical and air bag problems.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chrysler 300s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 189 owner complaints about power train for the 2005 Chrysler 300 (23% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,357 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
Owners report a typical cost of $620 (half paid between $440 and $760), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “stuck park”, in 42 of 189 complaints, followed by “gear shift” (36).
Other 2005 Chrysler 300 problems
- Air Bags problems (255)
- Electrical System problems (99)
- Engine problems (51)
See all 2005 Chrysler 300 problems or power train problems across all 300 years.