Model year guide

2005 Chrysler 300C

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Chrysler 300C is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 193 on record.

2005 Chrysler 300C — representative photo
Representative photo

2005 Chrysler 300C at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined15–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Chrysler 300C recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #15V313000 · manufacturer #R25 · 26/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver…

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chry…

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #14V770000 · manufacturer #P78 · 03/12/2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Miss…

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Chrysler 300C MPG & running costs

Combined15–21 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,858
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Automatic 5-spd
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume24 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,292 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Chrysler 300C costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,290
Fuel only$19,290
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
196.9 in
Width
74.0 in
Height
58.3 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Curb weight
4,048 lb
Front track
63.0 in
Rear track
62.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2005 Chrysler 300C. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Chrysler 300C

The Chrysler Corporation has used the designation Chrysler 300C to refer to two separate unrelated vehicles from different eras:The 1957 Chrysler 300C is that year's version of the Chrysler 300 "letter series"; a large, high-performance luxury coupe sold in very limited numbers. The 2005 Chrysler 300C, launched in 2004, the top-of-the-line Chrysler 300, usually outfitted with a 5.7L Hemi V8 Magnum engine.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2005 Chrysler 300C vehicles on record

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Other Chrysler 300C model years

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2005 Chrysler 300C — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler 300C. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Chrysler 300C get?

The 2005 Chrysler 300C has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.