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Chrysler 300C Engine problems by year

16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler 300C's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 300C engine complaints

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
2013 Chrysler 300CEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the plastic handle on the oil dipstick fractured. Additionally, part of the dipstick was stuck in the tube. The contact was unable to check the oil level. The contact was concerned about a possible fire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 28,412.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11451119
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
2011 Chrysler 300CEngine & cooling

The dealership diagnosed it with bad lifters. While driving the car the check engine light starts flashing , bad fuel fumes and shuts the gas off . I have to veer off the road to avoid getting hit . The dealership said there is a backorder on lifters 6 months. I not able to drive it very far because of the gas fumes and the worry of breaking down . Need some answers asap!

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11221044
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 300CEngine & cooling

Hello, I am currently having a problem with my 5.7 Hemi in my chrysler 300. I am facing issues with the notorious 'hemi tick' and it has gotten obnoxiously loud and annoying especially when parked against a building or on start up. The hydraulic lifters on the 5.7 Engines are known to fail whether its in dodge chrysler or ram vehicles the vehicles runs perfectly fine, idles perfectly fine. I have never once had a problem with the vehicle except for the lifters that I'm soon going to have to change which in...

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result may have even damaged my camshaft. My vehicle has 83k miles on it and feels like it could go a lot longer if myself and other v8 owners under chrysler didn't have the hydraulic lifter/ camshaft failures costing $1000s of dollars in parts and labor

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11217629
2014 Chrysler 300CEngine & coolingFuel system

I was on the 215 freeway in heavy traffic when all of a sudden my car lost power-icoasted dangerouly to the side of the freeway, a warning light "electronic throttle control" came on. After awhile it went off. As soon as I got back on the freeway it happened again.The second time I almost got hit by several other vehicles. After awhile the warning light went off and I resumed driving.I took my car to the chrysler dealer in temecula ca and after inspection they said it was my fault because I hit the accelerator...

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while my foot was still on the brake or vice-versa. And so they charged me $183 to tell me that. This has never happened with any car I have driven. The dealer says its an issue with the newer 300 models. No warning anywhere in manual or car. This is a life-threating issue that must be addressed and chrysler motors is ignoring it. Please do something about this serious issue. A recall must be made before someone is killled!

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11195678
2013 Chrysler 300CEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road and the contact powered off the engine. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to griffin motors inc (located at 1012 holland ave, philadelphia, ms 39350, (601) 656-4244) where it was diagnosed that cylinder number two failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was...

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not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11195611
2012 Chrysler 300CTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Car started miss firing one cold morning. Shakes at low rpm and throws a cel. Barely over 100k miles and it ticking very loudly which makes me believe it is the rocker arms. Now instead of being covered the cost to repair I have to pay out of pocket on a car I am still financing. Simply ridiculous , never owning a chrysler ever again.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11186035
2011 Chrysler 300CBrakesEngine & cooling

Complete engine failure hwy speed, no brakes....Timing chain break massive damage to engine. Thankfully this happened at 130 in the morning! Fca not warranting a recall warranty.

Filed Incident Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11182525
2013 Chrysler 300CTransmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

On more than 20 occasions, while traveling at speeds in excess of 60 mph, the vehicle abruptly 'shuts off'. Everything is completely off. Engine, powertrain, power steering and power brakes. Sometimes there's a warning light that flashes after the shut down that looks like a reddish orange sideways z lighting bolt. The check engine goes on sometimes and other times it does not. When it goes on it sometimes stays on and sometimes it disappears. I've had 2 chrysler dealers and 1 independent mechanic run diagnostics...

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and no one can pinpoint the problem. So far, I've replaced the throttle body, hanged the transmission fluid and pan, and had the fuel system cleaned. I'm being told that 'maybe' it's the fuel pump or the power train control module. The [[redacted]] has only occurred at highway speeds so far. Thankfully, I've been able to pull off on the shoulder every time. That may because I avoid roads with no shoulders and only drive in the right hand lane. This is obviously a very dangerous situation and has rendered the vehicle unsafe for highway driving. I've discovered a current chrysler recall, u87 that appears to be exactly my symptoms, but my chrysler dealer could not find a code that proved it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11152923
2016 Chrysler 300CElectrical 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
2012 Chrysler 300CEngine & cooling

Timing chain failure. Caused major engine damage and failure. I was driving on the highway at 55mph and the car suddenly stalled and would not start. Had it towed to the mechanic and learned that the timing chain had broken and caused catastrophic failure/damage in the engine. I had to replace the engine, costing nearly $7k.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11123179
2012 Chrysler 300CEngine & cooling

"Takata recall" the check engine light continues to come on intermittently. There does not seem to be an actual problem. The light may come on and stay on for a few hours or a few days.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11093474

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