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2005 Chrysler 300: airbag warning light

55 of the 825 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler 300 describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
55
of this car's complaints
7%
typical repair cost reported
$690
typical mileage
71,500
recalls
3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

What owners say

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Airbags · 19,641 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 19,641.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · NC

The airbag light is staying on. Having a hard time putting car in and sometimes out of park. Seat belt acts likes it dont want to fasting on drivers side.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Airbags · 156,820 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown the federal safety agency campaign number regarding the air bags by tim short chrysler dodge jeep ram of middlesboro (1935 us-25e scenic, middlesboro, ky 40965, (606) 248-3444). After the repair, the driver and passenger air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle would have to be brought back for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,820.

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Airbags, Visibility · 116,540 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact took the vehicle to parkway chrysler dodge jeep ram (21560 hall rd, clinton twp, mi 48038, (586) 465-7210) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). After the repairs, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the defroster did not work. The same dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle would have to be diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,540.

Filed May 24, 2018 · Airbags · 200,100 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated upon starting the vehicle and it remained lit while driving, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to bill luke chrysler (2425 w camelback rd, phoenix, az 85015, (602) 249-1234) where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed replacement, but the parts were unavailable. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,100.

Filed Apr 14, 2018 · Airbags · 85,889 miles · KY

The air bag light came on took to dealer was told my air bags would not work because something was wrong with wiring this car has only 85085 miles on it when I got in car and stared it the light did not go out would like to if other people has reported on this they did replace both air bags when recalled

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Airbags · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by eau claire chrysler dodge jeep ram (3100 mall dr, eau claire, wi 54701, (715) 833-7777) for an air bag recall repair. After the dealer provided the manufacturer recall remedy, the air bag indicator kept illuminating. The dealer indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact felt that the recall remedy failed to provide a solution. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Jan 7, 2017 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · OH

Dash says no bus air bag light comes on all warning light come on head lights start flashing on/off wipers stop,radio stops working this is an manufactures defect as this problem occurs on a large number of chrysler,dodge,jeep vehicles from 2005-current this is a safety issue when this problem occurs at night and you have lights flashing on/off and dashboard doesn't illuminate nor does speedometer can cause serious problems its just not a random occurance its a major occurance my experience with this problem is when it rains and in the winter time

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Airbags · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Airbags · SC

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 140,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle would not turn. The vehicle began to accelerate without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the brake pedal was locked. The accelerator pedal floored automatically without any contact. The contact attempted to apply the emergency brake; however, it failed. The contact turned the vehicle off and continued to steer until it came to a slow stop. The contact restarted the vehicle, placed the gear in park with the emergency brake applied, and the vehicle idled at high levels. The contact made another attempt; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the oxygen sensor warning light was illuminated and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact informed the dealer; however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure or issue. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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 number 16V352000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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 number 15V313000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported December 3, 2014 · 250,896 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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 number 14V770000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2005 Chrysler 300 airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2005 Chrysler 300?

55 of 825 owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler 300 (7%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2005.

How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2005 Chrysler 300?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $690 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Chrysler 300?

There are 3 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2005 Chrysler 300

Stalling 109Won't shift 66Pulling 35Headlights 32Check engine light 21Loss of power 18Engine failure 16Ball joint 15Won't start 12No deployment 11Hesitation 10Jerking 10Fuel gauge 7Grinding brakes 6Knocking 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Power steering loss 6Sudden acceleration 6Fuel smell 5

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