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2005 Chrysler 300 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (37%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 129 repairs.
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2005 Chrysler 300 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chrysler 300

Engine not specified

128700 mi

US $300
Ongoing problem that has not been resolved by dealer or any repair shop. Occasionally stalls while driving -- very dangerous. Malfunction light displays on dash. Diagnostic report shows ERG Valve needs to be replaced. This will need to be done in order to pass emissions inspection in 2012 but we have not done repair yet. 

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2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

125240 mi

C $100
error code for throttle bottle, cleaned throttle bottle 
63700 mi

US $25
Oil pressure sensor went bad. Sensor replaced 
90000 mi

US $270
Flex joints in exhaust down pipes failed causing leak 
31000 mi replaced ox sensor on engine under warranty 
32500 mi Getting serious about clanging clunking noise. Turned out to be exhaust system issue. finally fixed under warranty 
100000 mi

US $1100
Seized key cylinder, could not turn car on 
89000 mi

US $300
Replace Radiator fans 
93000 mi

US $100
Crankshaft position sensor went bad, Replaced 
43000 mi

US $440
Replaced Cam and Crackshaft sensors. 

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2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64200 mi Found problem with exhaust right bank hitting trans cross over..this problem drove me nuts would only do it under torque in right hand turn. bent pipe out no more noise. 
68000 mi replaced EGR vavle 

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2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

32000 mi Engine randomly stalls every once in a while. Dealer cannot reproduce. Was a problem as long as I owned the car. 
170000 mi

US $3100
car overheating, bad thermostat first shop put in another bad thermostat and had to have it replaced a second time 
53940 mi

C $600
EGR Valve was replaced also PCV valve has been stuck open since new. 
144000 mi

US $1200
Gas tank replaced per a crack that caused fuel to leak. 

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2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

61000 mi $2100warranty trans locking up in 1 with engine light on. week in shop repaired til 2300 miles return of light and lock up in 1 again. now in for 3rd time to solve. I will have to pay as milage is 71000 out of warranty 

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2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

72000 mi

US $60
Oxygen sensor 
117000 mi

US $65
Replaced EGR valve 
136600 mi

US $150
Thermostat housing and coolant bleeder valve was leaking. Had to replace both housings, gaskets, and all coolant. 
150000 mi

US $50
Leaking coolant from thermostat housing 
115000 mi

US $421
Replace EGR valve. Also Maintainance: Oil change Etc. 
285000 mi

US $265
oil pressure sender replaced 
204000 mi

US $270
thermostat replaced. 

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2005 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems

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