2005 Chrysler 300 body problems

Filed Sep 28, 2019 · Body, Lights · 94,000 miles · SC

Have an chrysler 2005 300 c and with the proper cleaning and maintenance. The vehicle's paint has defect's which require a full body paint job. This vehicle is in perfect condition. Other than the paint and the turn signal was working fine until they replaced the driver side air bag. Now, the turn signal has an malfunction. The paint issue will require at the utmost $5,000.00 in repair to the car owner to which insurance doesn't cover. If there was a defect which cause the clear coating and the paint to "not last " this issue should have been discovered prior to date. The mercedes paint last longer than the year's we've owned this vehicle.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Body · 125,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While attempting to open the rear passenger door from outside the vehicle, the handle detached from the door. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. A month later, the handles also detached from the driver's door and the front passenger door while being opened from the outside. The contact was able to open the rear driver's side door to enter the vehicle and then opened the other doors from the inside. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Body · 127,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. When the contact attempted to open the front driver's door, the handle detached. The contact also noticed that the rear driver side door handle was about to fracture. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000. *ln updated 9/12/18

Filed Mar 7, 2017 · Body · 174,000 miles · NV · 1 injury

My 2005 chrysler 300 limited trunk slams shut unexpectedly while sitting idle. This has happened to myself and other family members on several occasions and has caused bodily damage. The trunk hydraulics seem to fail with the slightest touch to the car, caused by either the wind or by physically touching the body of the car. The trunk closes with extreme force and could be deadly, as my mother, grandmother and myself have all been struck in the head. We have also been struck in the back as well, and just recently my mother was struck in the arm and several days later the bruise is still visible.

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 139,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact observed that the passenger side dashboard was buckling and separating from the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Body · AR

2005 chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle trunk struts failed to hold trunk lid in place. Her mother was abruptly hit in the head and consequently, she died after suffering from a subdural hematoma. *smd ..updated 04/13/17*bf ..updated 11/07/17 *bf

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Body, Engine · 76,000 miles · OH

Our engine went out and needed replaced when car was under 80,000 miles. It had to be replaced for over $3000. Now we are told that the cradle/subframe that holds the engine in is rusted through causing our vehicle problems when turning right. It's ready to break and cause many problems if we continue driving it!!! I've found many complaints with both of these issues online that people have reported to the company. What's it going to take to get a recall? A death as result of an accident caused from driving the car. I have kids...its unsafe and costly... What a junk car chrysler :(

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Body, Engine · 25,462 miles · MS

There was an oil leak at the rear of vehicle and the dealer replaced the rear axle pinion seal and yoke. Also on this day the trim piece around the drivers seat came loose and they replaced the six (6) screws that had fallen out. Next the driver side sun visor clip broke and they replaced it. As of this report, june 6, 2013, both visor clips are broken. Lastly, the carpet on the floor board front passenger side is coming up. 02/17/05, there was a recall on vehicle d29 reprogram PCM and tcm08-d2-91-82, recall on vehicle d28 battery cable stud fasteners recall d28 inspect bulkhead stud 08-d2-81-82 ; recall on vehicle d50 radiator isolator brackets. The bolts were broken and replaced with rad support brackets 07-30-10-50 07-d5-01-82. I was charged 32.05 for labor, g.o.g., epa plus tax. 08/24/07, slack in left outter tie rod end. The seeing oil light was replaced on 05/22/09 for $166.63 and it was recommended that the bleeder housing (leaking) $197; water pump & thermostat $854.00. Replaced throttle body on 07/02/12. The key comes out of ignition switch while car is in motion, check engine light is on 8/7/13 . The ecu replaced on 8/22/12, car wouldn't go over 25 MPH and RPM stuck @ 1000. The radiator was replaced on 05/13/13, had a leak. The timing chain, water pump and plenum gasket was replaced on 06/03/13 and my check engine light and that etc light are still flashing in the dash. The reason "supposedly" now is that chrysler issued a bulletin for mechanics to have car owners to return the vehicle to dealership and pay to replace the crankshaft position sensors and this is as of june 6, 2013. I don't have anymore money, time nor patience for this vehicle! Obviously, it is a lemon, by no stretch of the imagination. The company should be ashamed of the obvious fraudulent advertisement of their products. I am seeking to sue the company. They knew vehicle was no good.

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Airbags, Body · 90,000 miles · TN · crash

I was stop waiting on the car in front of me to go when a lager company truck hit me in back, the truck never stop, he had to be doing 50 mile or more, but my airbag did not deployed cause head trauma and neck, back, problems, the truck smashed in the back of my car and the gas tank hang out if I would have had more gas in it, it would have blown up. I have picture to prove this fact and was told that by the car dealer collision department.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Body · 82,000 miles · CA

The previous owner had mentioned the bumper / skid plate problems he had before. I then was careful as to where I parked. Well, I parked the car in front of a convenient store and as I pulled back, the front bumper caught on to the cement block and cracked the bumper as well as pulling most of the skid plate from under the car. As I drove home I heard some pieces fall on to the road but could not pull aside to pick them up or I would of gotten hit by a car. I took the car to a body shop and they told me these cars have that problem all the time. I have noticed that 99% of the chrysler 300 that I see on the street also have the same thing, hanging bumpers and skid plates. I did call to see if there were any recalls for this and I was told there was not. I don't think this is acceptable. They come from the manufacture, with what I would call a defect and they should take responsibility in fixing them and correcting the problem so that any future chryslers do not have this problem. Thank you in advance for your attention in this matter.