2005 Chrysler 300 Touring from North America - Comments

Being in the fleet business it's a well known fact that mo par products seem to be weak in the electrical loom design and also placement of such. The relays are placed UNDER the battery tray which is VERY bad if you have any acidic leakage which can attack the connectors and thus cause more resistance and ultimate failure. As stated earlier the under size wires when new can be a cause when under a load which they were not designed to hold up to. Its too bad as the 300 is a very nice looking car but the under hood design elements and electronics really compromise its stature.

2005 Chrysler Touring Limited. Brand new at purchase. This car has had 22 work orders on it since purchase. I'm not a foolish kid. I'm 52 years old. I know how to drive and apply basic car maintenance. The problems have run from emergency brake light staying on when in drive, engine/airbag/ emergency icons flashing for no reason, two major multicylinder misfires, tie rod replacements, and if you reach 75 the whole car starts to shimmy.

When I tried to trade it in (it looks gorgeous BTW) and give them another chance with a new 2008 Chrysler 300, they schmoozed me to the nines, and then after I waited two hours in the showroom, told me they could not find a single lender. This BTW is the same dealership that has done my service these many years. Disgusted, is an understatement.

I had a Geo Prizm that outperformed this car. I'm out over 30 thousand, 5 thousand of which is still owed. I hope it lasts till payout. Only 42K, I drive back and forth to work,and run household errands about twice a week.

If you've had so much trouble with your 2005 Chrysler 300, why on earth would you want to trade it in (and give Chrysler another chance) on a 2008 300?

Do you think that Chrysler quality has gotten better as they circled the drain?

I would think you would want to go with a make that has a better reliability record, based on your experience with your Chrysler.

I have a Chrysler 2005 300 Touring, 39,400 miles. Purchased July 3, 2004. The car shutters around 35-45 mph. The torque converter was replaced, did not correct the problem. I have contacted Chrysler Customer Support and waiting for their answer to the problem.

I own a 2005 300 Ltd. with the 3.5 V-6. Oil consumption us also a problem with the level at the add level after 3000 km. I purchased it last spring with 35000 km and the original tires had been replaced with Michelin hydroEdge tires. I now have 70000km and had a minor problem with the vehicle. If the tilt steering is used, the horn ceases to function, so returning to its original position, everything is fine.

Gas mileage is at best 9.6L/100 km on the highway and 11.5 in the city. Nice car, comfortable and problem-free so far.