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2005-2017 · 13 model years

Chrysler 300C Problems by year

Owners have filed 109 complaints about the Chrysler 300C across 13 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (35). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age201335 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2013
Complaints
109
Recalls
2
Crashes
5
Fires
10
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

300C complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20174010Electrical systemC
20167010Electrical systemD
201512010Driver assistanceF
201411000Transmission & drivetrainD
201335026Electrical systemF
201215002Electrical systemF
201125002Electrical systemF
20100100-B
20090100-B
20080100-B
20070100-B
20060100-B
20050200-C

Most common 300C problems

Chrysler 300C recalls 2

Air bags

14V770000250,896 vehicles affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in...

Latest 300C complaints

2011 Chrysler 300CElectrical system

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle required to be jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The vehicle failed to start, and the dealer informed the contact that the battery replacement was required prior to a diagnostic test. The contact declined to pay for a new battery. The...

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vehicle was not diagnosed; however, upon inspection, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair was not applicable due to the installation of an aftermarket alternator. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to not retrieve from the dealer until the issue was resolved. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11740913
2011 Chrysler 300CSteeringElectrical systemAirbags

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the power steering function was inoperable, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System) and 16V352000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred with the steering. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 11700141
2015 Chrysler 300CSeats & seat belts

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, after removing the car seat from the vehicle and attempting to fasten the seat belt, the seat belt failed to retract. The failure had occurred on the rear passenger's side of the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there would be a charge for a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 11643738
2017 Chrysler 300CElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that after a rainstorm, the rear seats were wet, and the rear seat floorboard mats were also wet. The contact stated that the radio was functioning intermittently after a rainstorm and was occasionally inoperable. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the sunroof gasket and the radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact...

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stated that the failures reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 11623066
2013 Chrysler 300CSteering

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while waiting to make a left turn, the contact veered to the left at 5 MPH, and became aware that the steering wheel was unusually stiff. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to make tight U-Turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, it was not diagnosed or repaired yet. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11567162
2014 Chrysler 300CTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic replaced the fuel pump and the fuel pump relays at the residence and informed the contact that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously...

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repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V332000 (Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control) and 19V018000 (Air Bags), as well as Emissions Recall: UB4 (Evaporative Emissions Canister). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11551543

Questions about the Chrysler 300C

Which Chrysler 300C years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (35), 2011 (25), 2012 (15). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2013 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Chrysler 300C years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2006, 2007, 2008 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 300C years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Chrysler 300C problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (53), engine & cooling (16), transmission & drivetrain (11) most often.

How many recalls does the Chrysler 300C have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Chrysler 300C model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

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

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