2005 Chrysler 300 electrical system problems
99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Chrysler 300 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is a serious safety concern regarding the shift interlock system on my 2005 Chrysler 300. When the vehicle is in Park, particularly in traffic, and the light turns green, I am forced to lift the coin attachment and manually press the pink interlock just to change gears or accelerate. This…”
filed Nov 12, 2024
“The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. Occasionally the lights on the dashboard and inside the vehicle would randomly blink off and on. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was…”
filed Nov 30, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT…Campaign 04V334000 · Jul 9, 2004
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | 21 | 35% |
| 2018 300 | 68 | 45% |
| 2017 300 | 29 | 35% |
| 2016 300 | 15 | 20% |
| 2015 300 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 300 | 72 | 31% |
| 2013 300 | 131 | 43% |
| 2012 300 | 211 | 50% |
| 2011 300 | 119 | 60% |
| 2010 300 | 23 | 19% |
| 2009 300 | 25 | 30% |
| 2008 300 | 502 | 70% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chrysler 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.