2005 Chrysler 300 Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal › Sensor/control module
  7
• Frontal
  5
• Side/window
  2
• On-off switch assembly
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  2027%
• 25k–50k
  1115%
• 50k–75k
  79%
• 75k–100k
  1216%
• 100k–150k
  1520%
• 150k+
  1013%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, after retrieving the vehicle the following day, the vehicle experienced several failures while driving. The A/C was inoperable, the vehicle was running rough, the check engine warning light was flashing, and the vehicle almost stalled while coming to a stop. Additionally, the contact became aware that there was a hole in the fuel tank. The dealer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer followed up with the dealer, and the contact was later informed that no assistance would be provided because the failures were unrelated to the recall, as per the dealer's assessment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the mother was driving at approximately 10 mph when suddenly the driver-side air bag erroneously deployed. During the incident, no crash had occurred and the vehicle had not driven over a pothole or bump in the road. The driver sustained a left-hand injury which included three fractured fingers. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed away and examined by the manufacturer's engineer. The cause of the failure was not explained but the contact was informed that the manufacturer took no responsibility for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000

The contact's mother owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 10 mph, the air bag deployed without a crash or impact. The driver sustained a fractured finger and medical attention was provided. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 190,366.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle veered off the road in order to avoid another vehicle and encountered a high curb. The contact crashed into a fire hydrant and a concrete pole. A police report was not filed. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a neck injury and suffered from a swollen right hand and shin that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a savage facility temporarily. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle at 65 degree angle. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and upper shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The passenger also sustained injuries to the neck and back, as well as a head concussion that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision lot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving 55-60 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew out. As a result, the vehicle flipped over five times and crashed in a ditch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000. Police report ([redacted]) ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(b)(6).')

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact was involved in a head on collision with another motorist. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained serious injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting repairs. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V770000 and 15V313000 (air bags), but experienced the failure prior to the repair due to part unavailability. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25-30 MPH, another vehicle made an illegal left turn in front of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the vehicle. The front driver side air bag partially deployed. The contact sustained fractured ribs on the left side of the body that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact's vehicle struck the front passenger and rear passenger doors of another vehicle. The air bag deployed and metal shards struck the contact in the right hand. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The driver's air bag was previously replaced on March 31, 2016 per the Takata air bag recall. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other 300 years