Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Chrysler 300

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,063 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V352000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,648,270
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2017-03-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Safety risk

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V313000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,077,169
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-26
Owners notified
2015-06-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V770000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
250,896
Reported to NHTSA
2014-12-03
Owners notified
2015-02-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
256,409
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-06
Owners notified
2005-11-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V334000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
20,060
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-09
Owners notified
2004-07-06

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BULKHEAD STUD BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V333000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
21
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-08
Owners notified
2004-07-06

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A SPOT WELDING OPERATION FOR THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND/OR THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS TO SEPARATE IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO REAR SEAT PASSENGERS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT FOR MISSING WELDS AND INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V335000

Seat belts: front

Component
Seat belts: front
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
12,211
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-08
Owners notified
2004-07-06

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE SHOULDER BELT SEPARATION IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER TURNING LOOP BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags24288,000 mi
Power train12299,000 mi
Electrical system7880,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5452,171 mi
Engine51102,845 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4399,000 mi
Steering3614,425 mi
Tires3318,567 mi
Exterior lighting3094,000 mi
Unknown or other30109,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2981,000 mi
Suspension2614,425 mi
Vehicle speed control2098,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling1831,000 mi
Suspension: front15260 mi
Electrical system: horn1480 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1329,000 mi
Seat belts10122,000 mi
Service brakes9140,000 mi
Structure: body982,000 mi
Equipment835,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt820,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module75,219 mi
Structure660,000 mi
Air bags: frontal536,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)5175,075 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift580,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip510,709 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal517,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly55,500 mi
Wheels: rim519,280 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system425,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4650 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly433,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift477,302 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic41,700 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls48,400 mi
Wheels466,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline361,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages384,000 mi
Power train: driveline3177,000 mi
Seats325,462 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly32,500 mi
Suspension: rear35,000 mi
Air bags: side/window210 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel240,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables24,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly236,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2177,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility276,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner23 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)210 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Interior lighting2650 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)21,259 mi
Steering: rack and pinion27,000 mi
Structure: body: door2125,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm2800 mi
Visibility2200 mi
Visibility: windshield21 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly120,479 mi
Electrical system: ignition110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module110 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)110,709 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1154,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, other1138,432 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: indicator light1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1135,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission11,259 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages110 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar120,967 mi
Steering: column151,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)12,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid16,907 mi
Steering: linkages12,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft12,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments149,113 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars172,855 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm12,500 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar12,000 mi
Tires: sidewall13,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1125,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1116,540 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs12,000 mi

The 2004 model has 213 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.