2007 Chrysler 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 16, 2025 · 497 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 300 years
Far more complaints than other years 4th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 497 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chrysler 300. That ranks 4th out of 20 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (189 complaints, 38%), typically at around 74,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 12 fires, 16 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300 SRT8 (LX) Washington DC. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Chrysler 300 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train189 · ~74,000 mi
Air Bags132 · ~102,000 mi
Electrical System57 · ~92,000 mi
Engine36 · ~108,900 mi
Unknown or Other35 · ~92,500 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling19 · ~38,795 mi
Service Brakes16 · ~92,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control16 · ~102,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System13 · ~98,710 mi
Suspension12 · ~52,427 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train problems18938%74,000“stuck park” (24%)$550
Air Bags problems13227%102,000“takata air bags” (31%)—
Electrical System problems5711%92,000“ignition switch” (18%)—
Engine367%108,900——
Unknown or Other357%92,500——
Engine and Engine Cooling194%38,795——
Service Brakes163%92,500——
Vehicle Speed Control163%102,500——
Fuel/propulsion System133%98,710——
Suspension122%52,427——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)112%80,000——
Seat Belts102%74,745——
Fuel System, Gasoline92%107,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic82%63,050——
Steering71%68,000——
Wheels71%118,000——
Exterior Lighting61%62,500——
Structure61%51,000——
Visibility51%89,000——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility41%88,733——
Tires41%115,594——
Equipment20%148,000——
Latches/locks/linkages20%61,000——
Seats20%2,000——
Service Brakes, Electric20%———
Traction Control System20%88,954——
Fuel System, Other10%954——
Visibility/wiper10%138,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 98 complaints
2007: 132007132008: 992009: 7200972010: 28282011: 532011532012: 33332013: 302013302014: 59592015: 982015982016: 57572017: 462017462018: 20202019: 222019222020: 662021: 3202132022: 112023: 5202352024: 332025: 420254

n = 497 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Chrysler 300 recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleDo not driveMay 24, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleDo not driveMay 26, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. 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.

Risk: 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.

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 Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/moduleDec 29, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V493000 · 50,665 vehicles

Problem: On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Power train:automatic transmissionSep 7, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V341000 · 4,770 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
  • Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA15001) — opened Feb 24, 2015, still open, led to recall 14V668.
  • Air Bag Inflator Rupture (PE14016) — opened Jun 11, 2014, closed Mar 2, 2015, led to recall 13V172000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact's granddaughter was a passenger in the vehicle. The check…

Power Train · received Dec 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11705431

On August 18th, 2025 around 6:45 pm, our anti-lock break system stopped working, started smoking and caught fire. The fire came up through the engine under the hood and melted everything. There were no warning signs. Just smoke and flames. Luckily we were able to pull over and exit the vehicle. The…

Service Brakes · received Aug 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11682041

My car was parked at my house last nite and I came home to fire department at my house extinguishing my car that was engulfed in flames. The fire department said it was electrical fire. They told me they think the battery got to hot and caused the fire. The vehicle will be with progress insurance…

Electrical System · received Aug 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11680177

This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve…

Air Bags · received Feb 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11641394

Something with throttle it will shake and slow down at a certain speed

Service Brakes · received Oct 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11618833

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler 300?

Owners most often report power train, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 189 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Chrysler 300?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Chrysler 300 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.