Overview & Reviews
The 2005 Chrysler 300 is an all-new, rear-wheel-drive flagship sedan; it replaces the Concorde and 300M. In a clear move away from the cab-forward design theme Chrysler championed in the 1990s, the 300 represents the company's bold new direction and makes use of plenty of Mercedes-Benz technology. Available features include Chrysler's Hemi V8, stability control, side curtain airbags and, later in the year, all-wheel drive.
- Chiseled and masculine good looks, powerful V8 in 300C model, long list of safety features, plenty of luxury and performance for the price paid.
- Sluggish acceleration with base V6, limited transmission choices, complex stereo controls.
User Reviews:
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Will never buy Chrysler again - 2005 Chrysler 300
By timmay33 - December 3 - 7:52 pmAbsolutely hate this car! I fell in love with it because of its look and the engine, but have had nothing but problems every since. Put well over $4,000 into the front suspension alone. I also had to replace fuel pumps and the radiator. Overall, i put about $6,000 worth of repairs into this car before something in the engine finally gave out and totalled it. I will never buy another Chrysler.
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very dissaified owner of a 300 limited - 2005 Chrysler 300
By joe - October 2 - 5:37 pmi bought my 300 limited new 2005 first problem the left back and quarter panel primer was showing through the paint took car back to dealer car was repaired. At 49000 miles car would smoke out the exhaust when started after setting over night using almost 2 quarts of oil in 2000 miles seals around valve stems were shot 1500 dollar repair bill. I have traded this vehicle no more chrysler card or truck in this household.
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Problems Problems - 2005 Chrysler 300
By Sameer Sinha - March 13 - 10:06 amI bought this car as second owner with 32,000 miles 8yr/80000 Pt warranty and 3 month 3000 bumber to bumber. I have visor clips break, Trunk release break, Lighter switch break. Suspension is noisy with loud Thuds, Brake is noisy with sqeeks, underbody rattle, steering hardens in clod temperature, Cruise control failure, steering system wearing and all this in 13 months or by 65000 miles. The car is too low to bump the speed bumps in shopping mall parking lots. Speakers are poor quality with sound distortion at 40% volume. REar wheel is terrible to handle in winter with snow, my first and last experience.
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my experience with a 300 bought in 2004 - 2005 Chrysler 300
By robert p bunting - August 24 - 7:16 pmI have had problems with the a/c causing condensation on the front windows under normal operation since I bought it - this is a visual safety HAZARD and I was told it is normal function - not true!! it is a HAZARD, also rear windows dont work properly - dont go down, car leads to the right (in shop for 6th time to repair)I was told that it leads to the right as a safety feature in case you fall asleep at the wheel - obsurd!! this is also WEARING OUT MY TIRES IRREGULARLY, outside temperature led readout in dash sticks at dif temps at times on same temp reading?? the front carpet was cut too short - replaced in 2004, the rear speakers rattled - fixed in 2004
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Chrysler 300 just quits at speed - 2005 Chrysler 300
By Leiah - August 25 - 12:34 pmI adored this car from the moment I bought it. Looks cool, comfortable, roomy, handles like a dream. Until 3 months ago. Now, I have a very expensive paperweight on my hands I dont even dare drive. The car loses power at speed, locking out all control, making me a ton rock in the middle of the road. It now sits at the dealership, where they say "their computer cant find a problem." This is the FIFTH time it has been into the shop for the same problem. Chryslers response when I contacted them? Tough luck, lady. Trade up to a new 300. Its paid for, so they arent making any money off it. After many, many years as a loyal Chrysler owner-NEVER AGAIN!! Toyota dealership, here I come!
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Sad 300C - 2005 Chrysler 300
By Sad300C - April 15 - 8:43 pmWe have had so many problems with our 2005 300C. I have been buying Chrysler and Dodge products all my life, up to this point I really have not had a problem. It is disapointing to see that Chrysler will not stand behind thier product when they make a bad one. The transmission slips when is it cold, the steering is dangerously stiff when cold. And the best is the rough idle, the dealer acknowleges there is a rough idle problem but states "since there is no trouble code they can not fix it, Chrysler wont allow us to tear into it with out knowing what is wrong with it". Can you say oxymoron. I am so disapointed. I am looking at Nissan and Toyota. This really hurts because I am a UAW employee.
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Go In the Snow? - 2005 Chrysler 300
By Chuck - March 19 - 3:56 pmI have had my 300 for about 2 years and just found out the go in the snow - does not. Whenever this vehicle senses ice or snow, the vehicle stalls to neutral, then when you try to go again, it does the same thing all over. So, the only thing you can do is chain up with as little as 1" of snow on the ground. Not to good in the Pacific Northwest in the winter. I thought this was a defect, but talking with other owners, they have had the same experience.
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donovans #1 rvw - 2005 Chrysler 300
By n. johnson - August 28 - 9:03 pmThis vehicle comes with all kinds of niceities, but the body is very cheaply made. The fenders near the wheel wells can be moved back and forth up to two inches, and the fake chrome (plastic) is of less than satisfactory quality. Engine performance on the Hemi is excellent.
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bad fuel economy - 2005 Chrysler 300
By mbois - December 21 - 10:00 amThings I dont like: Fuel is averaging 16.3 miles to-the-gallon; I wish the front grill were more in porporation to the rest of the car; dealership cannt get the front end in alinment. Things I like: Interior is roomy; Except for front grille it has a nice exterior design;
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Won an award, then lowered the quailty - 2005 Chrysler 300
By DISAPPOINTED - June 23 - 2:16 amWith less than 2500 miles on the odometer the air bag lite up and would not go out. The defroster stopped working. Chalk up 3+ weeks in the shop with the interior gutted to replace the defective main wiring harness plus other defective parts the dealer was great. They didnt mfg the car ,just repaired it. Interior is"cheap" for a 35k car. Many good things on my 2001 lhs were deleted. Ie good leather seats, instant mileage calculations, seat back pockets,automatic adjusting seat for 2 ,trunk treatment, tilting side view mirrors when backing up. Display on dash between tach and odometer is diffucult to see and read.
