2007 CHRYSLER 300

620 complaints filed with NHTSA.

620
Complaints
23
Crashes
20
Fires
25
Injuries
7
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
POWER TRAIN143
AIR BAGS131
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION39
ENGINE36
UNKNOWN OR OTHER35
SERVICE BRAKES16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)11
SUSPENSION10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE9
SEAT BELTS9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8

Recalls (4)

06V49300029/12/2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

15V31300027/05/2015

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, 2005-2

16V35200024/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2

06V34100007/09/2006

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL

Recent Complaints

20250821FireSERVICE BRAKES

On August 18th, 2025 around 6:45 pm, our anti-lock break system stopped working, started smoking and caught fire. The fire came up through the engine under the hood and melted everything. There were no warning signs. Just smoke and flames. Luckily we were able to pull over and exit the vehicle. The fire was extinguished with 2 fire extinguishers. The car is a total loss.

20250821FireUNKNOWN OR OTHER

On August 18th, 2025 around 6:45 pm, our anti-lock break system stopped working, started smoking and caught fire. The fire came up through the engine under the hood and melted everything. There were no warning signs. Just smoke and flames. Luckily we were able to pull over and exit the vehicle. The fire was extinguished with 2 fire extinguishers. The car is a total loss.

20250812FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My car was parked at my house last nite and I came home to fire department at my house extinguishing my car that was engulfed in flames. The fire department said it was electrical fire. They told me they think the battery got to hot and caused the fire. The vehicle will be with progress insurance garage. For inspection. If me or my kids were in the vehicle we would of been either burnt beyond repair or dead. No warning lights at all. No noises nothing it ran perfect. My insurance progressive is

20250812FireENGINE

My car was parked at my house last nite and I came home to fire department at my house extinguishing my car that was engulfed in flames. The fire department said it was electrical fire. They told me they think the battery got to hot and caused the fire. The vehicle will be with progress insurance garage. For inspection. If me or my kids were in the vehicle we would of been either burnt beyond repair or dead. No warning lights at all. No noises nothing it ran perfect. My insurance progressive is

20250207CrashFatalAIR BAGS

This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the

20250207CrashFatalSERVICE BRAKES

This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the

20250207CrashFatalSEAT BELTS

This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the

20241009CrashSERVICE BRAKES

Something with throttle it will shake and slow down at a certain speed

20241009CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

Something with throttle it will shake and slow down at a certain speed

20230227FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Started the car put it in drive pulled forward 5ft car completely shut off cpl mins later smoke was rolling out of trunk pulled back seat down seen there was a fire by the lock latch

20220126FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated after exiting out of their vehicle from a drive, they smell an abnormal odor of plastic burning coming from the rear of the exterior of the vehicle. The contact inspected their vehicle and opened their rear trunk and noticed that the plastic covering of their fuse box in their trunk had melted with melt wiring coming from the fuse box to the battery. The contact stated there was no smoke or fire coming from the vehicle therefore nothing h

Mileage: 95,000

20190809CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH DURING RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER THEN TO CRASH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISED RIBS, SEAT

Mileage: 120,000

20190430CrashAIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 20007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT AND STRUCK THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO NECK AND BACK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF T

Mileage: 50,000

20180518CrashAIR BAGS

TL *THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN OUT AND CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AND FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, BACK, AND HIP INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED.

Mileage: 170,000

20180516CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER AND AN UNKNOWN DEALER WERE NOTIFIED.

Mileage: 100,020

20180427FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

APRIL 23 MY BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE IN BLOW MY WHOLE CAR UP FIRE MARSHAL TOLD ME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

Mileage: 162,126

20180427FireUNKNOWN OR OTHER

APRIL 23 MY BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE IN BLOW MY WHOLE CAR UP FIRE MARSHAL TOLD ME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

Mileage: 162,126

20180316CrashAIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL. I JUST RECEIVED A PAPER IN THE MAIL AND I'M READING IT AND IT SAYS AIRBAG RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP MY VEHICLE AND IT SAYS THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS. I RECENTLY JUST CRASHED MY VEHICLE AND NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I TRIED TO FIGHT WITH MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT AND ALL THEY SAID WAS 'YOU SIGNED A PAPER KNOWING THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY', WHAT WORLD WOULD SOMEONE BUY A VEHICLE KNOWING THEY DON'T DEPLOY?

Mileage: 119,306

20171025CrashAIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, A VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CRASH PUSHED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE INTO A NEARBY LANE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SLIGHTLY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND CHEST AREAS, WHIC

Mileage: 125,000

20170830FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PLACED HER PURSE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN SHE MOVED HER PURSE, SHE NOTICED THAT IT TURNED BROWN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT STARTED TO TURN BROWN AND CRUSTED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND UNPLUGGED THE FRONT AND REAR BATTERY AND THE PASSENGER SEAT STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND STARTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A WATER HOSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND CONTINUED TO EXTINGUISH THE

Mileage: 2,000