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2016 Chrysler 300C Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2016 Chrysler 300C with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (4) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 12 and the 2017 has 4.

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DMore problems than a typical 300C year, for its age

#230 most complained-about 2016 vehicle

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2016 Chrysler 300C problems

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No recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 300C

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 300C. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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7 complaints about the 2016 Chrysler 300C

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

SteeringElectrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH, the warning message "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel lost power. The contact veered to side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while...

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driving, the warning messages "Shift To park" and "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated she switched gears to park and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road for a short moment, then she drove to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,250.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11429858
Visibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that two leaks had formed in the ceiling of his vehicle; one leak was located in the middle of the rear section of the panoramic sunroof and another leak had formed in the upper handle above the rear passenger seat. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was made to inspect the vehicle. The contact had also taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the seals and tubes located around the sunroof were tested and no failures were found. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred him to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11429262
Electrical system

Screen turns black and green when on reverse or sometimes go black while driving, making certain controls like heated seats and heated steering wheel inoperable. The entire screen flashes with lines and flips between black and green. Issue happens intermittently, but more when putting the car on reverse instead of showing rear image it goes into a flashing green screen. Dealer tells me this is a common issue and usually they replace the entire unit which costs thousands of dollars. Issue has been happening for over 6 months and now car is 90 miles over the 36k bumper to bumper and had to open case with chrysler to see if they can cover the repair/diagnostic

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11163472
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler 300c. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power and the throttle body control warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained engine power after 15 seconds. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. *Tt updated 11/28/18*jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11130889
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemDriver assistance

I been loosing power when I drive on the highway and in the dash board comes out a light for electrical, I have to let go the accelerator on the middle of the highway to reset it, if I don't do it my car starts slowing down is kind of scary, I can send a picture because it usually happens when I'm going more than 60 miles an hour and I have to act quiukly or a can cause an accident, it happen to me a lot of times but I took it to the dealer and they say the computer is not showing nothing

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11114705
BrakesCrash

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 chrysler 300c. While driving 70 mph and changing lanes, the vehicle started vibrating and wobbling abnormally. The contact determined that the driver's side brake rotor was fractured. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a yard and deemed destroyed. The contact called riverland chrysler dodge jeep at (985) 652-9600 (located at 601 belle terre blvd, laplace, la 70068). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11096379
Other & unknown

If car is in gear and you get out of car without putting it in park, car stays in gear and rolls shifter dial is on the middle console mercedes and jaguar models auto matically shut off ? Or go to park if someone exits vehicle or door opens.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11014219

Chrysler 300C: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20174010Electrical systemC
20167010Electrical systemD
201512010Driver assistanceF
201411000Transmission & drivetrainD
201335026Electrical systemF
201215002Electrical systemF
All 300C years

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Questions about the 2016 Chrysler 300C

Does the 2016 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 300C right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler 300C?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (4), engine & cooling (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).

How many complaints has the 2016 Chrysler 300C had?

7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 10, 2017 and the latest on August 20, 2021. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2016 Chrysler 300C a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Chrysler 300C 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.

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What should I do if my 2016 Chrysler 300C 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 . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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