2005 Chrysler 300 air bags problems
256 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2005 Chrysler 300, which is 24% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 256 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 75 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 20 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 19 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 75 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 20 crashes, 1 fire, 19 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a side impact and rear end collision. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. There were three injuries that required medical attention. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
I have 2005 chrysler 300c, the air bag connection goes bad due to an automatic telescoping steering wheel, its a very expensive fix and an engineering flaw not to mention a safety issue, this problem appear to be to be popping up on many 2005 chrysler 300c.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300
- Drivetrain & axles 126 complaints
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Engine 88 complaints
- Fuel system 82 complaints
- Transmission 68 complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Tires 42 complaints