Segment:
        
        
            Full-size luxury sedan, often considered a 'retro-futuristic' American classic
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Buyers seeking American luxury, distinctive styling, and powerful engine options
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, Ford Five Hundred, Lincoln MKZ, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima
        
     
    
    
        
            Styling:
        
        
            Bold, upright grille, distinctive chrome accents, muscular proportions inspired by the classic 1950s Chrysler 300 letter cars
        
     
    
        
            Performance Options:
        
        
            Available V8 HEMI engines offering significant horsepower and torque
        
     
    
        
            Interior:
        
        
            Spacious, comfortable cabin with available premium materials and features
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Covered Trim Levels:
        
        
            Base, LX, Touring, Limited, SRT8
        
     
    
        
            Covered Engine Options:
        
        
            2.7L V6, 3.5L V6, 5.7L HEMI V8, 6.1L HEMI V8 (SRT8)
        
     
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
 
    
    
    
        
            Powertrain:
        
        
            Engine, Transmission, Drivetrain, Exhaust System
        
     
    
        
            Chassis:
        
        
            Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires
        
     
    
        
            Electrical:
        
        
            Lighting, Instrumentation, Audio System, Power Accessories, Fuses & Relays
        
     
    
        
            Comfort Convenience:
        
        
            HVAC, Seating, Climate Control, Door Locks, Windows, Sunroof
        
     
    
        
            Safety Security:
        
        
            Airbags, Seat Belts, ABS, Traction Control, Security System, Keyless Entry
        
     
    
    
        
            Operation:
        
        
            Starting and operating the vehicle, dashboard indicators, controls and features
        
     
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Fluid checks and top-offs, tire pressure, filter replacement guidance, basic cleaning
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Warning lights and messages, common minor issues, emergency procedures
        
     
    
        
            Emergency:
        
        
            Changing a flat tire, jump starting, towing information
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Consumer-level operation and maintenance guidance, basic troubleshooting for the owner
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Digital Format Availability:
        
        
            Not specified in product info, assumed printed
        
     
    
    
        
            Quality:
        
        
            Standard OEM print quality, clear text and diagrams
        
     
    
    
        
            Binding:
        
        
            Perfect bound or saddle-stitched booklet
        
     
    
    
        
            Paper Stock:
        
        
            Durable, coated paper suitable for automotive use
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Option 1:
        
        
            2.7L V6 (2736 cc)
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower 2.7L V6:
        
        
            190 hp @ 6400 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Torque 2.7L V6:
        
        
            190 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 2:
        
        
            3.5L V6 (3518 cc)
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower 3.5L V6:
        
        
            250 hp @ 6400 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Torque 3.5L V6:
        
        
            250 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 3:
        
        
            5.7L HEMI V8 (5654 cc)
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower 5.7L Hemi:
        
        
            340 hp @ 5000 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Torque 5.7L Hemi:
        
        
            390 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 4:
        
        
            6.1L HEMI V8 (SRT8) (6059 cc)
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower 6.1L Hemi Srt8:
        
        
            425 hp @ 6000 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Torque 6.1L Hemi Srt8:
        
        
            420 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
        
     
    
    
        
            Cylinder Configuration:
        
        
            V6 or V8
        
     
    
        
            Valvetrain:
        
        
            SOHC (2.7L, 3.5L V6), OHV (5.7L HEMI V8), OHV (6.1L HEMI V8)
        
     
    
    
        
            Induction:
        
        
            Electronic Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded gasoline (87 octane recommended for 2.7L & 3.5L, 91 octane recommended for 5.7L & 6.1L HEMI)
        
     
    
        
            Displacement On Demand:
        
        
            YES (MDS) for 5.7L HEMI V8
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Type 2.7L V6:
        
        
            4-Speed Automatic
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Type 3.5L V6:
        
        
            4-Speed Automatic
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Type 5.7L Hemi:
        
        
            5-Speed Automatic (W5A580)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Type 6.1L Hemi Srt8:
        
        
            5-Speed Automatic (W5A580)
        
     
    
    
        
            Optional Transmission:
        
        
            All-Wheel Drive (AWD) available on 3.5L V6 and 5.7L HEMI models
        
     
    
    
        
            Sequential Shift Control:
        
        
            Available on 5-speed automatic transmissions
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Front Driver Impact:
        
        
            5-Star
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Front Passenger Impact:
        
        
            5-Star
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Side Driver Impact:
        
        
            5-Star
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Side Passenger Impact:
        
        
            5-Star
        
     
    
        
            IIHS Moderate Overlap Frontal Offset:
        
        
            Good
        
     
    
    
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Standard on all models
        
     
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Standard on all models
        
     
    
        
            Electronic Stability Control:
        
        
            Standard on all models
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Driver, front passenger, front side-impact, and available full-length side-curtain airbags
        
     
    
        
            Seat Belts:
        
        
            Three-point active front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
        
     
    
        
            Child Seat Anchors:
        
        
            LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Audio System:
        
        
            Available Boston Acoustics premium audio system with multiple speakers, AM/FM radio, CD player, and optional satellite radio.
        
     
    
        
            Navigation:
        
        
            Optional GPS navigation system with touchscreen interface.
        
     
    
        
            Climate Control:
        
        
            Available dual-zone automatic climate control.
        
     
    
    
        
            Parking Assist:
        
        
            Optional rear park assist system.
        
     
    
        
            Cruise Control:
        
        
            Standard cruise control.
        
     
    
    
        
            Auxiliary Input:
        
        
            Available auxiliary audio input jack.
        
     
    
        
            Keyless Entry:
        
        
            Standard keyless entry, optional remote start.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Every 3,000 to 10,000 miles, depending on oil type (conventional vs. synthetic) and driving conditions, as per owner's manual recommendation (often around 7,500 miles for synthetic)
        
     
    
        
            Tire Rotation Interval:
        
        
            Every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
        
     
    
        
            Engine Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Every 15,000 to 30,000 miles, depending on conditions
        
     
    
        
            Cabin Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Every 10,000 to 15,000 miles
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement 2.7L 3.5L V6:
        
        
            Around 100,000 miles (check specific plug type)
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement Hemi V8:
        
        
            Around 100,000 miles (check specific plug type, typically iridium)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Spec 2.7L 3.5L V6:
        
        
            SAE 5W-20, API SN or dexos1 approved synthetic blend or full synthetic
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Spec Hemi V8:
        
        
            SAE 5W-20, API SN or dexos1 approved synthetic blend or full synthetic (MDS requires specific formulation)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Chrysler HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) Antifreeze/Coolant, color may vary (e.g., orange or pink)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid 4Spd Auto:
        
        
            ATF+4 (MS-9602)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid 5Spd Auto:
        
        
            ATF+4 (MS-9602), often MB 236.10 specification for W5A580
        
     
    
        
            Power Steering Fluid:
        
        
            Power steering fluid (refer to manual for specific Mopar specification)
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4 (refer to manual for precise specification)
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Complaint 1:
        
        
            Early models (including some 2007) experienced issues with camshaft phaser solenoids and oil pressure sensors, leading to rough idle or check engine lights.
        
     
    
        
            Common Complaint 2:
        
        
            Water pump leaks can occur over time, particularly on the HEMI engines.
        
     
    
        
            Common Complaint 3:
        
        
            Torque converter clutch shudder or transmission issues with the 5-speed automatic on high-mileage vehicles.
        
     
    
        
            Common Complaint 4:
        
        
            Interior components like the headliner or door panel fabrics can show wear or sagging.
        
     
    
        
            Common Complaint 5:
        
        
            Fuel pump failures reported on some models.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Brand Origin:
        
        
            Chrysler is one of the original 'Big Three' American automobile manufacturers, founded in 1925.
        
     
    
    
        
            First Generation Launch:
        
        
            2005 (as a 2005 model year)
        
     
    
        
            Second Generation Introduction:
        
        
            The 2007 model year falls into the first generation (2005-2010), with minor updates throughout.
        
     
    
        
            Design Inspiration:
        
        
            Revival of the historic Chrysler 300 letter series nomenclature, offering a distinctively retro-American design.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            Brampton Assembly Plant, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Car Of The Year:
        
        
            Recognized by various automotive publications, often lauded for its bold styling and value proposition.
        
     
    
        
            Performance Awards:
        
        
            SRT8 model was frequently praised for its performance capabilities in its class.
        
     
    
    
        
            Reliability Ratings:
        
        
            Varies by source and specific model year, generally rated average to above average by major consumer rating agencies.
        
     
    
    
        
            Emissions Certification:
        
        
            Compliant with US EPA emissions standards for 2007 model year.