Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300C, the most recent reported on May 26, 2015 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler 300C?

Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (82 complaints), followed by engine (70).

How many 2005 Chrysler 300C complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 288 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Chrysler 300C recalls and problems

2 recalls and 288 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Chrysler 300C.

recalls

288

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Chrysler 300C recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · reported May 26, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 14V770000 · reported December 3, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC · 250,896 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system82
Engine70
Fuel system, gasoline57
Power train49
Air bags31
Electrical system22
Steering20
Exterior lighting14
Unknown or other10
Vehicle speed control8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 5, 2026 · Unknown or other
please help

Oct 3, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
Hello, I am worried about the problem that persists for more than 5 years that the car is in my possession, my 2005 Chrysler 300c, it is always the same problem when I fill the fuel tank, the car does not want to start, I have to wait at least 10 minutes at the pump trying several times to start it again, this occurs…

Jul 23, 2025 · Electrical system · 144,000 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 105,000 and at the time of registration, it was…

Jun 28, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
Hello, my name is […] , and my car continues to have the same problem for more than 5 years that it has been in my possession, after refilling the car completely with fuel, the car automatically turns off and this happens at a traffic light or anywhere, this is very dangerous since I interfere with traffic, please I…

Nov 5, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
The fuel sending unit is poorly manufactured and cracks and leaks raw fuel directly under the back seat.

300C model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	2	288	8	2
2006	1	698	8	3
2007	1	112	4	3
2008	1	30	0	0

Across all years, the 2006 300C has the most complaints (698). All Chrysler 300C years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300C, the most recent reported on May 26, 2015 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler 300C?: Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (82 complaints), followed by engine (70).
How many 2005 Chrysler 300C complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 288 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 5, 2026.