Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler 300C. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (288)
288 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel/propulsion system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 288 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 82 | 28.5% |
| Engine | 70 | 24.3% |
| Fuel system | 59 | 20.5% |
| Power train | 49 | 17% |
| Air bags | 31 | 10.8% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 7.6% |
| Steering | 20 | 6.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 4.9% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 3.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 2.8% |
How 2005 compares with other 300C years
Best and worst 300C years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 288 | 2 |
| 2006 | 698 | 1 |
| 2007 | 112 | 1 |
| 2008 | 30 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 35 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 494 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2005 300C for sale?
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Where to next
2005 Chrysler 300C FAQ
How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 15V313000 (air bag), 14V770000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2005 Chrysler 300C problems?
Owners filed 288 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system (82), Engine (70), Fuel system (59) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2005 Chrysler 300C get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 15 city, 22 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2005 300C compare with other years?
Among the 2005–2014 Chrysler 300C model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (10) and the 2006 the most (698). The 2005 drew 288. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.