2005 Chrysler 300 300C 5.7

Summary:

I have owned over 60 cars new and second hand. This is without doubt the worst

Faults:

11 months after purchase, required a new gearbox, although purchased new in 2007 on warranty, after discussion with Chrysler, the car had been pre registered in Germany (to export to the U.K.) in 2005, so Chrysler refused to assist.

2008 Feb, gearbox failed; had to be replaced. Brake pads went at 30,000 k.

2010, blew a top radiator hose, and the car overheated. Hose replaced.

2010, gearbox failed again had to be replaced.

2011, top hose again blew, thermostat replaced.

2011, engine exploded; write off.

General Comments:

Mechanically absolute rubbish, build quality poor.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 14th September, 2011

30th May 2012, 19:19

Oh Jeez... something was wrong with your cooling system and caused all of this - find a real mechanic, and don't force the car to run when it's overheating. The transmission is also cooled by the cooling system, and will fail if too hot.

In reply to 30th May 2012, 19:19

21st Jun 2013, 00:25

That is good sound advice. Never run an overheating engine... NEVER!

2007 Chrysler 300 C 3.5

Summary:

Lovely to look at, but not worth the hassle

Faults:

Tyre pressure indicator fault at 20 miles.

Plastic interior bits falling off all the time.

Fuel injection problem at 2000 miles.

Broke down 7 times during 9 months.

Automatic gearbox split in two at 11000 miles.

Tyre pressure system failed again at 5000, 6000, 8000, 12000 and 12599 miles.

General Comments:

For the period of 10 months owning the car, it spent 3 months with the manufacturer or the garage. Comfort however was good, but reliability terrible.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 6th March, 2008

11th Mar 2008, 19:16

Very odd, I thought these 300's were really good cars and a huge step up for Chrysler. Car sounds like a lemon for sure.

26th Mar 2008, 20:47

What a shame! This is one of those cars that, when it was launched, I decided "I'm having one of those" usually after about 3 years (I won't buy brand new) purely on the way it looks. Everything I have read suggests these are dogs! The same thing happened with the Rover 75, I love the look of the car, but they are pups!

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