2005 Chrysler 300
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,062
- rank #354 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Air Bags
- 241 complaints (23%)
- Reported harm
- 47 crashes / 40 injuries
- 5 deaths; 22 fires
2005 Chrysler 300 vs 2006 Chrysler 300
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2006 Chrysler 300
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,267
- rank #253 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 2
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Air Bags
- 255 complaints (20%)
- Reported harm
- 61 crashes / 56 injuries
- 0 deaths; 27 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
205
2005 Chrysler 300 has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
1
2006 Chrysler 300 vs 2005 Chrysler 300
Top component overlap
Same family
Air Bags vs Air Bags
2005 Chrysler 300 problem mix
- AIR BAGS 241
- POWER TRAIN 122
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 78
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 54
- ENGINE 51
2006 Chrysler 300 problem mix
- AIR BAGS 255
- POWER TRAIN 196
- ENGINE 166
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 112
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 86
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2005 Chrysler 300 or 2006 Chrysler 300?
2005 Chrysler 300 has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,062 vs 1,267). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2005 Chrysler 300 is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).