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2013 Chrysler 300 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 306 complaints about the 2013 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (131) and the transmission & drivetrain (58). Those complaints describe 19 crashes, 16 fires and 17 injuries. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in January 2019 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2012 has 427 and the 2014 has 237.

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FFar more problems than a typical 300 year, for its age

#46 most complained-about 2013 vehicle

Complaints: 306
Recalls: 6
Crashes: 19
Fires: 16
Injuries: 17
Deaths: 0

Most common 2013 Chrysler 300 problems

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2013 Chrysler 300 recalls 6

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: inflator module

19V018000Jan 15, 20191,413,222 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Air bags: inflator module

18V021000Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

Electrical system: alternator / generator / regulator

17V435000Jul 10, 2017442,214 vehicles affected

The problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
The risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Power train: control module (tcm / pcm / tecm)

16V240000Apr 25, 2016811,290 vehicles affected

The problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
The risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

Electrical system: alternator / generator / regulator

14V634000Oct 8, 2014435,081 vehicles affected

The problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
The risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Power train: automatic transmission

13V610000Dec 6, 20134,194 vehicles affected

The problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
The risk: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.

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306 complaints about the 2013 Chrysler 300

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Other & unknown

Driving approximately 50 mph on highway when the front glass panel of the sunroof exploded. No other traffic on the road or pulled off the road. No planes flying overhead. Explosion sounded like a gunshot. Have cleaned the car of shattered glass, didn't find any foreign objects in the car.

Equipment & accessories

My HFM has failed and I think it may be caused by the alternator but it has killed 2 battery's and there was no warning lamps or lights of any kind. I am going to have victory motors in craig colorado diagnosis the issue also.

Electrical system

Seat control module. The adjustable pedals move forward on their own while driving.

Other & unknown

2013 Chrysler 300C rear video camera for driver stopped working. Unsafe backing up. Need help

Electrical systemTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that driving on multiple occasions while driving at various speeds, the infotainment panel went black and did not work as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the message "Wrong Gear/Change Gear" was displayed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion while in neutral, the vehicle failed to shift into park as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice however, the...

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failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that years later, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the infotainment system needed to be replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

Electrical system

The alternator ceased up on me while I was driving on 7/12/2019. This almost caused an accident! I was driving around 55MPH and the steering and brakes completely locked up. I couldn't turn the wheel or stop my car. Eventually I slowed down and barely got the steering wheel to turn so I wasn't stuck right on the highway. My car was towed to a mechanic that replaced the alternator. I later received a recall notice in the mail for the alternator and have been trying to get reimbursed.

Transmission & drivetrain

Shifter Transmission

Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

The timing chain guides broke under 100,000 miles just look a recall notice given to many that the same motor and vehicle had the same year. Notice states q1 2013 with the 5.7 mds motor and this motor has all the labels amd original. Car almost cause a pile up on i-20

LightsBrakes

It says a recall on my car was fixed 2014 I purchased vehicle 2022, but just recently it has started just shutting off while driving it. Completely dying. Simular to the alternator recall P60

Airbags

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Electrical system

Per the local dealer inspection the PDC unit has faulty wiring which caused the fuse to burn severely in turn things begin to randomly stop working no sound from radio, doors will not lock at times, back up camera goes in and out.

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 67,400.

Other & unknown1 injury

On the gear shift lever of my vehicle, there are jagged, hard plastic pieces between the leather and the shift lever that continuously cuts my fingers while shifting gears. The cuts are similar to papercuts. One time, a piece of the hard plastic broke off and got stuck in my hand, which required tweezers to remove. Very painful.

Transmission & drivetrain

Recently purchased a 2013 chrysler 300 the vehicle has been having constant starting issues. I have taken the vehicle to at least 5 shops and every shop is telling me that my vehicle is having codes come back for the automatic transmission: control module (tcm, pcm) the car has been worked on multiple times and I am still unable to fix the problem. I seen there is a recall for 2013 chrysler 300 for this exact issue and I believe my vehicle may have been affected.

Electrical system

I own a 2013 chrysler 300c luxury 5.7L it ran fine as of april 5th 2021. On april 6th 2021 the car suddenly wouldn't start. Cranked forever and would eventually start. Had 0 oil pressure but just had an oil change a few hundred miles before. Codes were presented on the odb2 scanner tool. The car itself said something about a short or something. Tried everything I could to fix it and nothing worked. Eventually all the screens and gauges begin to seize out and the car dies. Won't even start. Battery was also checked and fine.

Brakes

The abs control module for several chrysler vehicles is unavailable for purchase at this time. The abs is effectively disabled as a result of lack of parts. When I spoke with a dealer parts department, there were hundreds of these modules backordered with no fulfillment date available. The part numbers necessary for my specific vehicle are 68195727aa (original) and 68210119ab (replacement). I am concerned with the loss of anti-lock braking ability for hundreds of chrysler vehicles.

Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Hands free module quit working, common problem with dodge/chrysler, ac will not recirculate causes only outside air to be drawn into the cab, cause is malfunctioning/bad humidity sensor about the resr view mirror, driver heated seat quit working, left headlight quit working, bad hid ballast. The gas and brake pedal assembly will retract on it's own while driving. The transmission w5a580-nag1-722.6 Either shift extremely hard 3-4 4-5 or slips in between the gears causing the engine rpms to go way up and then either...

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falls back into gear or causes a neutral and will not go back into gear until you either drop below 18 mph or completely stop and either put the car in park and back into drive or shut the engine off for about 10 seconds and start it back up. After the flare between gears it is stuck in 3rd gear or limp mode with a check engine light dtc read p0730 through p0735. Literally have to carry a diagnostic scan tool with me to clear the codes. Its extremely dangerous and always happens in the worst places like getting on the interstate or on busy city streets almost causes an accident because you have no choice but to pull over and stop no matter where you are or the conditions around you... These are all very common issues with this car, it would be nice if chrysler would make it right...

Transmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the vehicle would shift out of gear independently without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to mccluskey chevrolet (9673 kings auto mall rd, cincinnati, oh 45249) on two separate occasions where the mechanic was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was unable to restart...

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the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Seats & seat belts

The seat belt light is on after the seat belt is fastened keep relaying a message on the evic screen as driver seat belt is unbuckled . Sure this will cause the seat belt to not operate properly during a collision. Very big safety concern. Didn't notice till I started drive down the road then the evic screen message mail alert was saying drive seat belt unbuckled

Engine & cooling

Diagnostic shows misfire in cylinder 8. Vehicle has 123,000 miles on it. I am told it is a lifter or cam and that I need a new engine. This vehicle is 7 years old and has been maintained. After reading reviews the hemi engine is known to break down. The estimated cost for a new engine approximately $ 7,000. Vehicle all of a sudden idled very rough took in and major work needed to be done. Wish chrysler would back their vehicle.

Lights

I have a serious problem with headlights: at night 1. Low beam headlights are so weak 2. High beam does not add much to the already weak dimmed low beam. 3. Chrysler should recall these headlights for safety concerns.

Electrical system

The hands free module malfunctioned and no longer pairs with my phone. After looking into solutions online I found many forums where several people have had the same issue.

Electrical system

As I was driving, all the warning lights came on. I pulled over placed the car in park, but the car was stuck in the run position but was not running. I disconnected the battery via the negative terminal and proceeded to reconnect it. I have power to the exterior and interior lights gas and trunk door, but nothing as far as cluster panel or starter button. I placed the car in neutral and pulled it home, the dash and radio came on, I assume due to the wheels turning bringing power through the alternator. After some thorough research, I found that there was a faulty alternator on these cars for recall.

Electrical systemDriver assistanceFuel system

I replace the battery cuz it seem that it wagong bad dint want to start the car and after running it for a few minutes whit a new battery it did the same the remote start was working then it just stop my reverse camara also stop working my radio shuts down when I turn the steering wheel and it drains on the battery fast

Steering1 injury

In march 2019 I took my car to the dealership because a chromed section on the steering wheel was peeling back and had caused me to cut my thumb on it. They looked at the car and they also called on my extended warranty and was told it would not be covered because it was cosmetic in nature. I tried working directly with the warranty (zurich) personnel and they seemed at first as though they would try to assist and then decided not to. I did not pursue it any further since. About a month ago I was driving the...

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vehicle and my right hand thumb ran across another section of the steering wheel and it put a considerable cut in my thumb. I have a photo of that as well as the piece that broke off in my thumb. This problem is not cosmetic in nature but really is a safety issue. I am not sure if this is what is causing the problem but the steering wheel has the heated feature and I use it all the time in the winter. It does seem to get very warm from the heat and I am not sure if that could be contributing to the problem. I am very upset about the fact that this problem is something that will continue to get worse over time as the chrome plating continues to peel away. The problem does not exist from neglectful use, is very real, and again should be looked at from a safety standpoint. When I was driving the last time it happened, it caused a quick reaction to look down at my thumb to see what happened and certainly distracted my driving that suddenly. I would appreciate this being looked into for me as well any other driver that may have had similar problems. *Tr

Chrysler 300: every year compared

'70 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 306'13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19 '20 '21 '22 '23

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2017	82	2	2	0	Electrical system	B
2016	76	3	9	1	Airbags	C
2015	99	5	9	1	Transmission & drivetrain	C
2014	237	8	22	4	Electrical system	F
2013	306	6	19	16	Electrical system	F
2012	427	9	24	34	Electrical system	F
2011	200	7	7	9	Electrical system	D
2010	137	7	13	6	Airbags	D
2009	95	5	4	2	Airbags	C

All 300 years

2013 Chrysler 300 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2013 Chrysler 300	306	6	19	F
2013 Chrysler Town And Country	681	4	15	F	Compare
2013 Chrysler 200	628	5	23	D	Compare
2013 Chrysler 300C	35	0	2	F	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2013 Chrysler 300

Does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 300: inflator module (January 2019); inflator module (January 2018); alternator / generator / regulator (July 2017); control module (tcm / pcm / tecm) (April 2016) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler 300?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (131), transmission & drivetrain (58), engine & cooling (38).

How many complaints has the 2013 Chrysler 300 had?

306 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 18, 2013 and the latest on July 10, 2026. Of these, 19 describe a crash and 16 a fire, and together they report 17 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2013 Chrysler 300 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 17 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Chrysler 300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Chrysler 300 years have the most complaints?

2006 (1,750), 2005 (1,125), 2008 (759). See every Chrysler 300 year compared.

What should I do if my 2013 Chrysler 300 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

2013 Chrysler 300 Problems, complaints & recalls

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306 complaints about the 2013 Chrysler 300

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