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Chrysler 300C Electrical problems by year

53 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler 300C's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 300C electrical 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
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
2011 Chrysler 300CElectrical system

The alternator went out for the third time The car just died going down the highway The problem was confirmed by the dealership no warning lights at all We had the recall done once then I had to repair it and now it's out again

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11504743
2011 Chrysler 300CElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling1 injury

The vehicle has a continental system in it that I cannot explain where it came from or how it ended up in the vehicle and it has caused my vehicle to drive horribly and it will not even start a times and it has even sped out of control at times it does not allow the air system meaning heat and air conditioning to work or the touch screen and it causes all kinds of weird noises in the vehicle also has a system called autoliv in it which is something Daimler which is not part of Christ anymore I found out at this time

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11491699
2016 Chrysler 300CSteeringElectrical 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
2011 Chrysler 300CElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The problem I have is with the engine coolant system and the vehicles electrical system the cooling system is not operating the way that is supposed to be in the electrical system keeps malfunctioning the check engine light keeps coming on and off the car is not idling the way that is supposed to be idling I've already replaced the humidity control module three timesAnd when I'm on the highway if I go to fast the front of the car start shaking

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11417564
2013 Chrysler 300CElectrical systemFire

My car caught on fire while driving home. Prior to this incident, three days before fire happened my car kept overheating, but if I was on the freeway car wouldn't overheat. Got home and car would not shut off. My son ran over to the car and told me to disconnect battery cables cuz car was on fire and wouldn't shut off. Son opened the hood and saw the fire. He couldn't put it out. Then it just went out by itself. After examining the engine compartment found that the tipm was on fire. Opened tipm fuse box and...

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several relays were melted. Called dealership and they advised calling corporate. I called corporate and it took over a month for them to respond. First they said they were sending out an investigator that never showed up. After 4 phone calls they called me back and stated they wouldn't fix my car. It would cost me to repair the car. My car was on fire while I was driving it. Chrysler says they take any car fires very seriously but I guess mine wasn't serious enough for them. I have been walking for months. My next step will have to be suing chrysler corporation.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11230850
2015 Chrysler 300CElectrical system

The air conditioning stopped working with only 20,000km on the vehicle. My friend has a new chrysler with 200km on it with the same problem. Chrysler is not willing to pay for it even though its a known issue. Very poor service and support from them

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11222693
2011 Chrysler 300CElectrical system

Told tipm module must be replaced at a cost of $3,000.00. Have had past intermittent problems with windows rolling up and down on their own, doors locking & unlocking on their own, air conditioning intermittently working and burned out alternator. Incidences have happened while stationary and in motion, on highway. Latest incidence was air conditioning failure on 4/26/19.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11221541
2013 Chrysler 300CTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the vehicle would move forward even after it was shifted into the park position. In addition, the vehicle would not shut off when the push button ignition was pressed. The contact had to shift back into drive several times and then park to finally get the engine to shut off. Jeep chrysler dodge ram fiat of ontario (1202 auto center dr, ontario, ca 91761, (909) 906-7097) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11218349
2011 Chrysler 300CElectrical systemDriver assistanceFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300c. When the vehicle was started, a grinding sound was heard coming from the front wheel wells. In addition, the check engine, stabilitrak, and hazard warning indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed a smoke odor and the inside of the vehicle filled up with smoke. The smoke originated under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was initially unable to exit the vehicle due to the automatic lock feature. The remote start button was depressed and the contact was able to...

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exit the vehicle. The fire department was not called. The contact's spouse was able to open the hood and inspected the engine compartment. Her spouse was concerned that the failure was caused by the alternator. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Earnhardt chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 1521 e drivers way, gilbert, az 85297, (480) 926-4000) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,900.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11205018
2013 Chrysler 300CElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the heating and air conditioning were malfunctioning and a knocking noise was heard. The failures constantly drained the battery. Mark's casa chrysler jeep (9733 coors blvd nw, albuquerque, nm 87114, (505) 897-8400) replaced the oem hvac re-circulation actuator, but the failure continued less than two years later. The contact felt that the manufacturer had not developed a remedy since the same oem part was being used to repair the vehicle. The...

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vehicle was taken to melloy chrysler dodge jeep ram (357 emilio lopez rd, los lunas, nm 87031, (888) 854-4533) where it was diagnosed that the hvac re-circulation actuator needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 52,687.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11195446
2015 Chrysler 300CSteeringElectrical systemDriver assistance

At 24k miles this vehicle stranded me in lansing michigan with the 3/36 bumper to bumper still in effect. My trip was interupted and was offered no place to stay or any transportation to my home. The vehicle would be in the shop for the weekend and two days into the next week. Down 5 days just to return it not fixed with only the software being reflashed. A total of 4 trips to the dealer where purchased with no steering, no shifting and other electrical problems. The radio was replaced, the power steering unit,...

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a major wiring loom, and the loom to the ebrake system. Vehicle lost power steering only to regain it some 20 miles down the road causing the vehicle to swerve. Trans would not up shift. Gps was telling me I was somewhere I wasn't about 60 miles away. This car is a lemon in my opinion, and I no longer trust it or the service of any of the dealers to keep it on the road. Four trips and almost 3 weeks of trouble, and a solution at last. But, is it????? Not even the dealer knows. When asked to contact the regional service rep with chrysler, the service department agreed, but had no idea when he or she could be reached. Four service requests; a possible solution which may work long term and may not. What now??? And, I have a 2018 jeep cherokee which may develop the same problems. Ugh!

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11192753
2012 Chrysler 300CElectrical system

The vehicle in questions backup camera flickers in reverse. It also sometimes displays the camera view reversed and without guide lines on screen. Multiple chrysler 300 vehicles have these backup camera issues new, used, and pre-owned.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11190110

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