DODGE: LOST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DRIVERS AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE, AND POSSIBLY NEED TO BE REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, EVEN THOUGH REAR WINDOWS OPERATE CORRECTLY. MODEL 2005-2010 300, CHARGER.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2005 Chrysler 300 visibility problems
moderate Owners of the 2005 Chrysler 300 have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$350
| Model year | visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 300 (this page) | 5 |
| 2006 300 | 8 |
| 2007 300 | 5 |
| 2008 300 | 6 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility 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.
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 ↗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 ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 42,418 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility 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 visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility 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.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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