2007 Chrysler 300C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300C years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chrysler 300C. That ranks 3rd out of 13 300C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (41 complaints, 37%), typically at around 59,818 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 112owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Chrysler 300C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 41 | 37% | 59,818 | — | — |
| Engine | 24 | 21% | 85,057 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 12% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 10% | 154,448 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 9% | 88,959 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 6% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 5% | 23,156 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 75,719 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 2,524 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 52,200 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 86,516 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 36,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 29,472 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 53,112 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Chrysler 300C recalls (1)
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Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleDo not drive
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.
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
- 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.
Fuel fumes odor inside car and garage, checked car for leaks and found upper fuel pump mount plastic housing hairline cracked leaking fuel.
Unknown, but based on what I've read and seen others describe happen to them I would say it's somehow connected to the park assist. But my battery loses voltage while driving, the car will start blowing hot or cold air which ever it prefers at the time without any heating or cooling system being…
My 300 has a glitch that causes me to put in neutral then back in drive I'm guessing because of a limp mode, I've had it worked on many times at the dealer in the 3 years I've owned it and spent thousands of dollars and not fix the problem. It done what 06V341000 said but my Vin is not effected…
Took car in to dealer for power train issue where the car wouldnât go over 40mph. Same day my wheel locked causing me to crash. I got a report that this issue was a recall for other models not the 300c
Oil sensor if faulty no check engine light hemi tick turns into a heavy click acceleration and running in park
Other Chrysler 300C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 300C | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 300C | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 300C | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 300C | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 300C | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 300C | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 300C | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 300C | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 300C | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 300C | 30 | 1 |
| 2007 | 112 | 1 |
| 2006 300C | 698 | 1 |
| 2005 300C | 288 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler 300C?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 41 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chrysler 300C?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Chrysler 300C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300C model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.