Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Dt: contact purchased a 2005 Chrysler 300 limited edition sedan on 7-27-05. He drove it home. The next day his wife parked vehicle in the parking lot where she worked. 30 minutes later, the manager of the building called contact wife's office informing her there was a car on fire in the parking lot. Flames came out of the engine block. The car was totally destroyed in less than 24 hours after purchasing it. The car parked next to contact's vehicle was destroyed, as well as 2 or 3 other cars were damaged. He contacted daimler/Chrysler, and they were going to send someone to look at the car. The dealer agreed to give contact a loaner vehicle. Contact did not notice any defect within the car prior to the fire. This was reported to the fire department and police department. Contact had pictures of the car. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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. …
Tl contact previously owned a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that her foot was on the brake pedal when the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to approximately 60 MPH until she crashed into a fence. She observed that the accelerator pedal was extended to the floor by no effort of her own. A police report was taken. The contact had not experienced any problems with the vehicle such as sudden accelerator before that day. The dealer inspected the vehicle and told the contact that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. She returned the vehicle to the dealership shortly after the failure. She called the manufacturer but was offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 2,800. Updated 04/20/2010. Updated 05/03/10 updated 09/21/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the malfunction warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. While driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the cruise control independently deactivated. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road and the vehicle stalled. The malfunction warning indicator was no longer illuminated. The vehicle restarted after a few minutes and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred three other times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but became stuck and caused the vehicle to accelerate. The contact had to physically reach down and pull the accelerator pedal up. The dealer (cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 300 benchmark way, cullman, al 35057) stated that an appointment had to be scheduled for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was also contacted, but was unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
While driving my 2005 Chrysler 300 the throttle body control light on the dash comes on.and the car starts running ruff looses power and speed till it comes to a complete stop. I have replaceed the throttle body and the main computer without any change. My machanic says the problem is in the wiring harness. They contacted the dealer about getting a new wiring harness and was thol the wiring harness was disconued an they no longer make wiring harness for this car +and that it couldn't be repaired.
After getting fuel came out of gas station turned right about 100 feet came to a stop engine idled rough then died out. Re started and kept dying out for next 2 to 3 miles . Check engine light went on. Had it diagnosed o2 sensor was replaced 3 miles later and more dying out check eng light is on again. I am out 300.00 dls. And still have same problem and cannot pass emission test. And cannot get my plates .
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle into park and it suddenly accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to crash into the front entry way and kitchen of his residence. There were no injuries. The failure had occurred previously; however, it did not result in a crash. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 49,504.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine and parking assistance warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 touring edition, the driver's side tension strut failed causing my anti-lock brakes to fail. Due to the failure I had to swerve off of the road into a small ditch damaging my undercarriage and fender wells.
Acceleration complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 3% of the model year's 837 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Chrysler 300 acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2005 Chrysler 300, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler 300 acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.