3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,592 miles

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problem #8

Jul 062015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (electrical system, equipment) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lynwood, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 282014

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 119,372 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the esp and bac light illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact mentioned that the turn lights, side mirrors and all power windows failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,372. Re-mailed 11/25/14 updated 1/28/15 the consumer stated the following components failed: Horn, ac compressor, ac fan, radiator fan, radio, wipers, speedometer, air bag indicator and battery. Updated 02/18/15

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #6

Oct 262010

300

  • 35,000 miles
Chrysler 2005 gear shift gets stuck in park causing you to replace gear shift. Have replaced 3 gearshifts in 6 years. Water gets inside transmission causing the purchase of a new transmission anywhere from 40,000 to 95,000 miles.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #5

Aug 012005

300

  • 10,000 miles
2005 Chrysler 300 key will not unlock has been like year after the car was brought.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #4

Apr 192010

300

  • 72,855 miles
Chrysler 300 year 2005 moon roof continuous problem noises; part break off. Spoke to dealership and they request that I replace unit for approximately $600. Which is not cover under the warranty.

- Oxford, GA, USA

problem #3

Nov 302009

300

  • 84,000 miles
I purchased a 2005 300 in Nov of 2008, early in the new year I had to have the door locks examined for malfunctions and 3 tires had rim leaks, have recently repaired one of those tires again 02-09 had cold start issues severe knocking noise when starting car in cold temps, two rocker arms were replaced needlessly as problem not fixed turned out to be defective motor mounts, March 09 replaced tie rod ends and steering gear also strut tensions 6-09 airbag light sensor malfunction also door lock mech replaced 12-09 currently having the cold start issues again sunroof problems and a severe squeak when driving over speed bumps and dips in road also have had a very musty smell when activating fan for A/C or heat in certain weather mostly noticeable in rainy conditions this has been an ongoing problem since the spring of 09 I have never had so many problems with a used vehicle very disappointed in this product.

- Windsor, 00, USA

problem #2

Aug 082005

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,494 miles
Transmission failure, A/C failure, am/fm stereo cd player failure, seat belt/airbag sensor failure.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 162004

300 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12 miles
After having the tow hitch installed by the dealership, the consumer was then informed that there wasn't load leveling shocks for this truck. This makes towing a trailer impossible. The owners manual indicates if equipped, load leveling shocks can be installed. This information is incorrect.

- Kingston, NY, USA