2005 Chrysler 300C engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 72 complaints for the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 72 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Just fueled the car and leaving the service station and the car stalled. Vehicle kept stalling as I attempted to drive it and shut off in the middle of traffic. Had to be towed. Also, each time I have filled the car up since, the same thing happens. The car sputters, shuts down. Once restarted I have to rev the gas and blow the engine for several minutes to get the gas flowing in a manner to drive the vehicle.
I was going to check the oil level when the top of the dipstick came off in my hand. It is made of plastic.; I was opening the drivers door, the handle came halfway off, subsequently all handles have done the same thing. The washer fluid does not spray. These problems all happened in the past 3 or 4 years. The vehicle was stationary for these problems. While turning, the steering wheel would not continue too turn, heard a " thunk", finally turned but the turn signal mechanism does not work now.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300C
- Fuel system 141 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints