2005 Chrysler 300 electrical problems

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Electrical, Transmission · MI

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 creates a dangerous situation where I am unable to move the vehicle promptly, potentially leaving me vulnerable to a rear-end collision. The issue stems from Recall 05V462000, which specifically addresses a shift interlock defect that Chrysler has failed to address despite my repeated attempts to have it repaired. Chrysler has not taken any action to resolve the recall issue, leaving me in a potentially life-threatening situation every time I drive. It is unacceptable that this recall has not been acted upon, and this critical safety defect must be corrected immediately.

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NY

my engine blew, transmission is slipping. I’m having electrical and air bag problems.

Filed Nov 30, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 137,000 miles · NC

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 unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. During the diagnostic test, the electrical fuses continued to malfunction. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Electrical, Locks · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that both rear doors failed to lock securely. The contact had to manually unlock the doors. The contact stated that the electric power switch to lock and unlock the doors only worked to unlock the front doors. Additionally, the key fob only unlocked the front and not the rear doors. The contact also stated that the speedometer failed to function as designed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 8, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,600 miles · VA

Ii own a 2005 300c with 1001,500 miles. I had a problem with the car running out of gas when the gage was still showing gas in the tank wile driving in city streets, and once in highway. Luckily I was in the right lane. I complained to the dealer in two occasions of this occurrence. Finally the tank was replaced around 2014. After that, I went back to the dealer on several occasions complaining that after filling my tank with gas there was a strong smell of fuel. They keep telling me there was nothing wrong. Finally in october 2019. I took car back and was told there was a crack on the at top of fuel tank pump housing r/h, and gas was leaking from the attaching ring and the rubber hose and accumulating on some cavities at top of pump. The dealer quoted me about a thousand dollar for the job, and needed keep my car for 3 days. I got a second opinion and was told this has being happening for a long time. I eventually had the car repaired at the second location for less than $450 dollar including parts, and the was car fixed in 4 hours not 3 days and a thousand dollars. Also! I had an incident were the factory battery in the car exploded in the trunk of the car wile I was driving. Approximately 2011.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Electrical · 142,000 miles · CO

The shift won't work it's stuck on park and I saw the k39 notification which kind of explains what happened and we have already tried to unlock it with the pink button and the car turn on good and everything.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Electrical, Suspension · LA

I been owning this 2005 chrysler 300 limited for about 4 years now, and the lights flickers all the time.. Dealership charge 95.00 for that it should be free because everyone that has a car like mine had the same problem the front suspension I had changed 3 times completely and it's not the parts it's the quality of the product, I am very disappointed I love the body style of the chrysler 300 including the new one I brought a 2018 dodge challenger this year because I was so disappointed with chrysler hopefully someone looks at the vehicle problems and actually have a complete recall on the vehicle

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chrysler 300. Upon starting the vehicle, smoke emerged from the air vents and flames appeared from the dashboard. The vehicle doors failed to open. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed a total loss. The local dealer was not contacted and the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 139,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While driving 45 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be serviced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred after the repair. The contact also stated that all the doors failed to unlock. The police had to unlock the doors. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump, batteries, and the entire motor needed to be replaced. The contact received a replacement key fob, which also failed to unlock the doors. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact poured water to stop the smoke, but the failure recurred several other times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 139,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Electrical · 13,124 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,124. The VIN was not available.