Chrysler 300C problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 128 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the Chrysler 300C (2005–2017). The 2006 300C has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
128
Recalls
2
Model years
12
Worst year
2006

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Chrysler 300C model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chrysler 300C years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2006 Chrysler 300C — 62 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2017 (1 complaints).

Every Chrysler 300C model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 300C10000Electrical System
2016 300C20000Electrical System
2015 300C20000Seats & Seat Belts
2014 300C20000Brakes
2013 300C20000Engine
2011 300C100010Electrical System
2010 300C60001Electrical System
2009 300C30101Engine
2008 300C70001Electrical System
2007 300C81101Transmission & Drivetrain
2006 300C620111Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2005 300C232002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Chrysler 300C problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    49 complaints
  • Engine
    37 complaints
  • Electrical System
    28 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    18 complaints
  • Airbags
    7 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Lighting
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chrysler 300C received by NHTSA each month.

Chrysler 300C recalls

  • Recall 15V313000May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2005–2010

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V770000Dec 3, 2014250,896 vehiclesModel years 2005

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Other Chrysler models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology