Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
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. …
I was driving slowly, under 10 miles per hour, when it just up and died on me. Tried to restart, but would not. Let it sit for 5 minutes, pushed the gas pedal and held it half way down and vehicle started. But would not idle. Tried to hold pedal and put it in drive.to limp it home, but died when engaging drive. Long story short, it wont start or run unless you give it gas, will not idle in park, neutral, reverse or drive, and there have been hundreds of complaints for this. That being said, I'm assuming someone has to die in an accident, maybe several lives lost before you decide to take this seriously. You people do realize what happens when an engine stalls while driving yes? Loss of brakes for the most part, power steering, acceleration, the list goes on...now put someone behind the wheel that doesn't know how to react. …
Dt: the consumer was driving in stop and go traffic at 50-55 MPH and when applying brake pressure the brakes did not work whatsoever. There were no skid marks, the consumer did not feel the vehicle was slowing down. This resulted in an accident. The consumer's vehicle struck another vehicle from behind. The consumer believed the brakes never activated. This was the first and only incident with the brakes. No previous brake failures. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Chrysler dealership and examined it. A factory representative came and inspected the vehicle. The representative found nothing wrong with the brakes. The dealer did not perform any repairs or corrections to the brakes. The consumer contacted Chrysler, and they said they found no problems, and that the consumer could hire a lawyer. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger's side air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V770000 (air bags) and 15V313000 (air bags). However, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
2005 Chrysler 300 would not come out of a turn, steering mechanism and brakes became inoperable. Vehicle hit mailbox, phone box, fence and a residence. Vehicle had previously been taken to the dealership for service concerning the brakes but service dept could not find any problems.
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.
Bought a Chrysler 300 touring on March 3,2004 I've had the following problems: 12-09-04 recall d50 radiator isolator brackets, recall d51 antifreeze concentration level, noise coming from dash around the defroster advised nothing could be done for rattling. Engine light comes for a few days then goes off. Unknown reasons. 12-18-04 passenger air bag light stays on - system recalibrated. 12-21-04 passenger air bag light on a second time - system recalibrated a second time. 10-12-05 VIN number covered by dashboard - cut a rearranged pad problem corrected. 12-22-05 driver side airbag light stays on - circuit 1 code clock spring defect - replaced clock spring. 12-23-05 driver side air bag light on a second time. Had to wait until after christmas for service. …
2005 Chrysler 300 touring purchased on 11/4/2004 began making a loud moaning, straining noise when the air conditioning is turned on, the day after purchase. There is also a very noticeable vibrating sensation in the steering wheel and brake. During A/C use, the engine has an irregular idle to an almost stall when making turns during backing and forward movement of vehicle at very slow speeds such as backing out of a parking space. Took it to dealer in san diego, ca and they said they did notice this strange, ongoing progressive condition but said they could do nothing about it because there had been no manufacturer recall. This condition is only getting worse. I thought my vehicle was the only one with this very annoying condition until I read an almost identical complaint from a consumer in mo.
I have had numerous problems with my Chrysler 300, which are becoming more costly and defeating the purpose of my purchasing a new car. First, I was subject to a recall regarding the transmission. Next, the rack and pinion went out. Thankfully that was covered under warranty. Now I have to repair the outer tie rods when I have less than 75,000 miles on the car. This repair is $500.00 on top of what I have to pay for the car payment and is not covered under warranty. The brakes recently had to be replaced (another $350.00) and I am also being presented with issues pertaining to the oil pan (which apparently is made of plastic).
Brake complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 3% of the model year's 837 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Chrysler 300 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes 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 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 71,000 miles, and 37% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to brakes 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.