Drivers And/Or Passenger Front Power Door Locks And Windows Inoperative U0200 Lost Communication With Passengers Door Module U0199 Lost Communication With Drivers Door Module This bulletin involves Inspecting the Drivers Door Module (DDM) and/or Passenger Door Module (PDM) and replacing one of both if necessary. The customer may experience any or all of the following conditions: The drivers and/or passenger front power locks and windows are inoperative. will work properly. The Technician may find Diagnostic trouble code (DTC), U0200 Lost communication with Passenger Door Module. The Technician may find Diagnostic trouble code (DTC), U0199 Lost of communication with Drivers Door Module.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2005 Chrysler 300 cruise control problems
severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
2crashes
1injury
What stands out
Among the 11 model years of Chrysler 300 in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
ROUGH IDLE, IDLE SAG, CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO ENGAGE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The dominant complaint across these 18 cases is a stuck or unresponsive accelerator pedal that causes unintended acceleration owners cannot control with the brake. Multiple owners report the pedal extended to the floor by itself, reaching 60–75 mph in seconds; brake pressure made no difference. One owner crashed into a fence; another drove her vehicle into her home. Dealers have been unable to duplicate the fault or found nothing wrong, yet the electronic throttle control system clearly malfunctions.
Physical pedal failure is also documented: two owners experienced the pedal lever itself fracture or break off during highway driving, forcing them to manipulate the pedal manually.
A secondary but serious issue is a wiring harness problem causing throttle control warning lights and loss of power until stalling. One owner replaced both the throttle body and main computer—parts totaling significant cost—only to learn the wiring harness was the culprit and is now discontinued, leaving the vehicle unrepairable.
Fuel system stalling after refill—caused by a failed check valve at the filler neck allowing fuel into the EVAP system—has also been reported. One owner replaced the EVAP solenoid unnecessarily before identifying the real source.
Chrysler has declined to issue a recall despite similar recalls on other models and has offered owners no assistance in diagnosing or fixing the problems.
Same Chrysler 300 cruise control reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2007
Failure modes owners describe
Stuck or unresponsive accelerator pedal
Accelerator pedal becomes stuck, does not return to idle, or fails to respond to driver input, causing unintended acceleration that brakes cannot overcome.
When: 45,000–160,000 miles; one case at 2,800 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Pedal stuck to floor or extended despite no driver pressure; Pedal does not return after being depressed; Vehicle accelerates uncontrollably, reaching 60–75 mph in seconds; Brake pedal depression does not slow the vehicle; Electronic throttle control warning light illuminates
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body cleaning (narrative #1); throttle body replacement advised by independent mechanic (narrative #9); dealers unable to duplicate problem or found nothing wrong (narratives #2, #3)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler offered no assistance in multiple cases (narratives #2, #4, #5, #10, #13); no recall issued despite similar recalls on other Chrysler vehicles (narrative #5)
Accelerator pedal fracture
Accelerator pedal breaks or fractures while driving at highway speed, rendering the pedal inoperable and forcing the driver to use alternative control methods.
When: 76,000 miles (narrative #10); highway speed (narrative #12)
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal fractures or breaks off; Pedal becomes inoperable at highway speed; Driver must manually depress accelerator with hand to control vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Narrative #10 not repaired; narrative #12 under warranty repair at dealer
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified in narrative #10 but offered no assistance
Sudden unintended acceleration on startup or during normal driving
Vehicle accelerates unexpectedly without driver pedal input, either at startup or during low-speed driving, with electronic throttle control unable to modulate speed properly.
When: Low mileage (2,800–49,000 miles); some cases at higher mileage (114,000 miles)
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates to 60–75 mph spontaneously; No driver effort on accelerator pedal; Vehicle jerks forward abnormally while stationary with brake applied; Occurs during gear shifting or startup
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to diagnose; one case resulted in crash into fence (narrative #2); another crashed into home entry (narrative #11)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler told owner it was their responsibility to diagnose and repair (narrative #13); no other response documented
Throttle body control malfunction with loss of power
Throttle body control system fails, causing throttle control warning light to illuminate, vehicle to run rough, and loss of power until vehicle stalls completely.
When: Unspecified mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Throttle control warning light illuminates; Vehicle runs rough; Loss of power and speed; Vehicle comes to complete stop
Repairs/costs cited: Owner replaced throttle body and main computer without resolution; mechanic identified wiring harness as root cause; dealer stated wiring harness discontinued and unable to repair (narrative #6)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer unable to provide replacement wiring harness; stated part no longer manufactured
Stalling after fuel fill-up
Vehicle stalls repeatedly, particularly after right turns or freeway merges, occurring consistently after refueling; owner identified failed check valve at fuel-filler neck allowing fuel into EVAP system.
When: Occurs every time vehicle is refueled
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls several times within miles after refueling; Stalling especially after right turns and freeway merges; Dangerous driving condition
Repairs/costs cited: Owner replaced EVAP solenoid without resolution; root cause identified as faulty check valve at gas-filler neck (narrative #8)
Stalling without restart ability
Vehicle stalls during acceleration and will not restart, creating dangerous condition on roadway.
When: Early in vehicle life (2005 incident, mileage unspecified)
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls during acceleration; Will not restart after stalling; Occurred at 30–35 mph
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle (narrative #15)
Deceleration with multiple warning lights
Vehicle decelerates unexpectedly and multiple warning lights illuminate, problem recurs frequently.
When: 160,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle decelerates without driver input; Check engine light illuminates; Parking assistance warning light illuminates; Failure recurred numerous times
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer made aware of failure
Synthesized from 18 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 15 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 45,000 and 116,000 miles, with the median around 61,100. A quarter of owners report trouble before 45,000; a quarter make it past 116,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Chrysler/300.
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