Should I buy a 2007 Chrysler 300 with documented tires problems?

Walk carefully. Critical-severity tires issues can mean expensive failures and safety implications. If you proceed, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection, factor full repair cost into your offer, and consider extended warranty coverage that explicitly includes this category.

2007 Chrysler 300 tires problems

critical 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →

Failure mileage

Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$150

1crash

1fatality

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires 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.

Service Bulletin 2200406 Oct 2006

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM INFORMATION.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

The failure pattern owners describe

Tire service on the 2007 Chrysler 300 frequently triggers TPMS problems. Multiple owners report that tire rotations or new tire installations cause the check TPM warning to appear repeatedly on the dashboard. Dealerships have struggled to fix the issue—one shop removed an entire TPMS sensor during tire work and left it loose in the owner's vehicle, then refused further service. Another owner had to pay for an additional tire rotation just to try repositioning the sensors.

Continental Conti-Seal tires equipped on these vehicles fail to deliver their advertised self-sealing capability. Owners report that even small punctures (nails, staples) cause continuous air loss requiring daily refilling. These tires are no longer manufactured, making replacements hard to find. Warranty claims have been denied.

Premature tire wear is common, with tread depth inadequate at 18,000–28,000 miles. Some tires develop grooves exposing the belt structure, and at least one Continental ContiTouring Contact tire experienced catastrophic tread separation at 2,500 miles, leaving only the sidewall on the rim. TPMS valve stems themselves can break during routine service, further complicating tire maintenance.

Same Chrysler 300 tires reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006

Failure modes owners describe

TPMS malfunction after tire service

Check TPM system warning appears on dashboard repeatedly after tire rotation or tire service. Dealerships unable to diagnose or resolve the issue. One owner reported tire rotation triggered sensor misalignment; another reported shop removed entire TPMS sensor from tire during service and left it in owner's cup holder, abandoning the vehicle.

When: After tire rotation or new tire installation

Symptoms owners cite: Check TPM light displays every 10 minutes after vehicle startup; TPMS not reading one or more tires after service; Dashboard warning signal repeating at each start cycle

Repairs/costs cited: One owner paid for another tire rotation to try to reposition sensors; dealership battery disconnects did not resolve issue. Shop removed sensor completely and refused to reinstall.

TPMS valve stem breakage

TPMS valve stem broke during tire pressure check. Shops reported difficulty removing the needle from aluminum valve stems and opted to remove entire sensor instead of servicing it properly.

When: During routine tire service or pressure check

Symptoms owners cite: Valve stem breaks during tire service; TPMS sensor removal during tire work

Repairs/costs cited: One shop removed entire sensor rather than repair valve stem, leaving owner to source replacement elsewhere.

Continental self-sealing tire failure

Continental Conti-Seal tires fail to seal punctures as advertised. Nails and staples puncture tires which then lose air continuously despite tire's self-sealing design. Owners report tires are no longer manufactured and difficult to locate as replacement.

When: Under 7,000 to 18,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Tire loses air continuously after puncture (nail or staple); Tire requires daily refilling; Self-sealing feature does not function; Air loss despite removal of foreign object

Repairs/costs cited: Tire shops unable to repair; dealers refused warranty credit claiming tire did not hold pressure. Replacement tires unavailable; some took up to 3 weeks to source.

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer denied warranty coverage on self-sealing tires that failed to seal. Tires discontinued and no longer manufactured.

Premature tire wear and sidewall damage

Multiple owners report premature tread wear requiring replacement well before normal service life. One owner found a groove exposing belt at inner tire edge after only 18,000 miles. Another reported sidewall indentation on replacement tire. One tire failed catastrophically with entire tread separating from sidewall at only 2,500 miles.

When: 18,000 to 65,000 miles; one failure at 2,500 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Groove on inner tire edge exposing cord/belt structure; Sidewall indentation on tire; Premature tread wear across all four tires; Complete tread separation from sidewall; Soft spot on tire sidewall felt during inspection

Repairs/costs cited: Tires replaced at dealership. BF Goodrich and Continental tires both experienced failures. One catastrophic failure (Continental ContiTouring Contact) left only sidewall on rim.

Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.

What owners are reporting 0 most recent

Had tires trouble with your 2007 Chrysler 300? 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 tires problem on the 2007 Chrysler 300?

It's a serious issue. 10 complaints have been filed, including 1 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.

At what mileage does the tires typically fail?

Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 18,312 and 71,000 miles, with the median around 33,400. A quarter of owners report trouble before 18,312; a quarter make it past 71,000. 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 $150 for tires 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 tires?

No active recalls currently cover tires 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.

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/2007/Chrysler/300. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.