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LX platform

2005 Chrysler 300 — 3.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 300 3.5L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.5LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2005 Chrysler 300 3.5L is a passenger‑car built on the LX platform, powered by a 3.5‑liter engine paired with a five‑speed automatic and rated at 15 city/22 highway/18 combined mpg. It requires 6 quarts of 10W‑30 API oil with filter and was subject to seven recalls, with air‑bag issues leading the 1,125 total owner complaints recorded for the year. In the broader 2004‑2023 complaint history — where 2004 logged only two complaints and 2006 peaked at 1,750 — the 2005 model sits in the middle, reflecting a moderate complaint level that suggests neither the cleanest nor the most troubled year for the 300 line.

Model year2010 2008 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size215-65R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	05019002AA alt 05037615AA
Spark plug	SPLZTR5A13 alt 68303929AA
Battery	BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades	05139095AA
Serpentine belt	05037542AA alt 04892680AA
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 68237102AA
Cabin air filter	68535608AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	196.9 in
Overall width	74 in
Overall height	58.3 in
Wheelbase	120.1 in
Curb weight	3770 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	103 cu ft
Cargo volume	24 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.3–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2005 Touring V6

250 hpHorsepower (as tested)

250 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	Touring V6 3.5L V6	7.30 sec	15.60 sec	250 hp	RWD
2005	Touring V6 3.5L V6	8.00 sec	15.80 sec	250 hp	RWD
2006	Touring V6 3.5L V6	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	250 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.4 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	M6: 8.8 ft-lbs, M8: 21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Gap	0.058-0.057 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50-1.63 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	18; Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	45-105 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	23 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	44 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs / 96 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.861 in / 1.097 in / 0.389 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 72,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2005 Chrysler 300 represents a sharp escalation in reported issues compared to 2004, which saw only 2 complaints and 0 recalls. Across the generation, complaints spiked dramatically starting in 2005 and peaked in 2006 with 1,750 reports before gradually trending downward. Falling at the start of this upward arc, the 2005 model year recorded 1,125 complaints, 7 recalls, 4 investigations, and 119 TSBs. Primary complaint areas for this year include Air Bags (261), Power Train (189), and Fuel/Propulsion systems, though the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. The record for this year also includes 46 crash complaints and 16 fire complaints. Given the massive surge in complaints and recalls relative to the preceding year, this is not a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

119

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

1,125

Owner complaints

46 involved a crash · 16 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,125 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags261

Power Train189

Fuel/Propulsion System78

Fuel System, Gasoline57

Electrical System53

Engine44

Tires29

Suspension27

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V352000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/05/2016

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… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be…

14V770000Air BagsReported 03/12/2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 119 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
108463	2025-11-18	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
108464	2025-11-17	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
9004361	2021-03-31	Power Train	NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel…
9004009	2021-03-31	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 6 qt w/ filter LX-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05019002AA Spark plug SPLZTR5A13 Battery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 300 3.5L take?

6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API REFER TO OIL CAP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.5L get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.