The Lemon Index2007 Chrysler 300.
The 2007 Chrysler 300 is better than average by owner complaints: 78 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 69, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 15 to 21 mpg combined. The best Chrysler 300 year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 621 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chrysler 300 year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 48K to 105K miles on the car (433 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 51K–99K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 60K–150K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 62K–123K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
- airbags 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- brakes 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Show all 4 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2006
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…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chrysler told dealers about
Chrysler sent dealers 78 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Torque converter shudder / shift quality improvements / dtc p0732
- Torque converter shudder prevention / shift quality improvements
- Torque converter shudder with coordinated change or 1-2 or 2-3 shift harshness
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- OpenAir bag inflator rupture2015
- ClosedAir bag inflator rupture2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–5300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
My 2007 Chrysler 300 stuck in park under warranty dealer towed it to shop to replace shifter. Parked in garage went leave the next day would not shift from park car has 10,500 miles.
2007 Chrysler 300 owner · NHTSA complaint 10265553
More owner reports
My car a Chrysler 300c would not come out of park. Went on the internet and seen that this was a problem since 2005.....why has Chrysler not repair this problem??????
NHTSA complaint 10344214
2007 Chrysler 300 touring. Consumer states problems with shifting and power
NHTSA complaint 10373055
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 69; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler 300 year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2007 Chrysler 300 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (49%), engine (17%) and tires (8%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler 300 have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chrysler 300 get?
15 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Chrysler 300 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 48,100 and 105,000 miles. The middle report was at 75,000 miles, from 433 complaints.
Does the 2007 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 49% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Chrysler 300 cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $5300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Chrysler 300 have?
2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl.
What Chrysler 300 year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2016 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works