Major Problems with Chrysler 300C Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Chrysler 300C to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Chrysler 300C

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Chrysler 300C.

Model Year	Complaints
2017 300C	3
2016 300C	5
2015 300C	10
2014 300C	9
2013 300C	33
2012 300C	15
2011 300C	15
2010 300C	3
2009 300C	8
2008 300C	23
2007 300C	104
2006 300C	639
2005 300C	266

Worst 3 Chrysler 300C complaints

2006 Chrysler 300C AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 130000 miles

2005 Chrysler 300C ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 156000 miles

2005 Chrysler 300C AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 25 miles

Browse Chrysler 300C complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler 300C owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE i was on the 215 freeway in heavy traffic when all of a sudden my car lost power-icoasted dangerouly to...	332 ~ 80889 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was on the 215 freeway in heavy traffic when all of a sudden my car lost power-icoasted dangerouly to...	229 ~ 83699 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was traveling north on i-95 at 70 mph in south carolina. fuel gauge indicated 1/4 tank of gas and...	220 ~ 67682 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300c. while reversing the vehicle independently shifted into park without warning. on another...	161 ~ 73353 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when adjusting the pedals while driving on the road using the switch mounted on the drivers seat the pedals went...	144 ~ 75551 miles
AIR BAGS takata recall i have received 2 notices in the mail about 2 recalls on my car. i have not received...	82 ~ 25840 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when i lock my doors and walk away they reopen by themselfs. this happens while parked....	64 ~ 85476 miles
STEERING i was in a car accident in july . my car was towed to chrysler in alex va my car...	64 ~ 68632 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL adaptive cruise control works part of the time and will not work part of the time. the first few times...	34 ~ 75848 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300c. when approaching a stop at 5 mph the engine stalls. the failure only...	33 ~ 65063 miles
SERVICE BRAKES when in park my vehicle rolled backwards to the bottom of my driveway. i was able to make it happen...	28 ~ 78890 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN upshifting from 1st and downshifting from 2nd gear has a skip or rough-like bump at slow speeds. *tr...	28 ~ 64324 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at highway speed engine and lights and all power equip shuts down like turning off the ignition. lights...	20 ~ 62833 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL abs light malfunction affecting steering and smooth ride and vehicle control...	19 ~ 136889 miles
SUSPENSION purchase this vehicle 11 months ago and 6 months into the car the front suspension started to shake real bad	11 ~ 84325 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE upon trying to open the driver door the door handle came right off. the vehicle was sitting in the parking	11 ~ 77024 miles
WHEELS when in park my vehicle rolled backwards to the bottom of my driveway. i was able to make it happen...	10 ~ 68725 miles
TIRES drivers rear tire suddenly lost air pressure while on the freeway went to gas station and while attempting to place...	9 ~ 25305 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. while driving 30-35 mph the seat belt independently unlatched. the contact was...	7 ~ 111842 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER rear window has a privacy/sun shade that gets stuck/jammed. resulting in impaired visibility when backing up....	6 ~ 37167 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION on june 11 2009 i went in to have tires put on my 2006 chrysler 300 at southern tire lexington...	5 ~ 56700 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the gear shifter became stuck in park. the...	4 ~ 43357 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i own a chrysler 2006 300 c i can not drive it at night because the lights keep going	4 ~ 46086 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300c. the contact does not understand why the tie rods are loose at 39...	4 ~ 55580 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while driving approximately 45 mph the contact heard an extremely loud squealing noise...	4 ~ 66 miles
SEATS while slowing for upcoming traffic i signaled to the gmc dually truck by tapping my brakes...he was talking to his...	4 ~ 8468 miles
EQUIPMENT my 2006 chrysler 300 c would just die after filing up with gas - happened on the freeway a few...	3 ~ 28747 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my 2007 chrsler 300c was driven yesterday without any problems. it was parked in our carport and now the transimission...	3 ~ 32646 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300c. while the vehicle parked the contact was unable to shift from park to...	3 ~ 52183 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300-c. the contact stated after filling the vehicle with gasoline the vehicle would...	3 ~ 36700 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300c. while undergoing a state inspection the technician heard a knocking sound at 900-1000...	3 ~ 64175 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY just fueled the car and leaving the service station and the car stalled. vehicle kept stalling as i attempted to...	2 ~ 69846 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2005 chrysler 300c w/ 5.7l while driving @ approx 35mph vehicle would drop out of gear as if in neutral...	2 ~ 58021 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY the hood feel on my head nearly knocking me out. the struts designed to keep it open failed to keep	2 ~ 29500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES groove appeared on part of inner edge of tires exposing belt. it only had the groove on about 1/3 of...	2 ~ 23000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tpm (tire pressure monitor) light keeps coming on with a corresponding bell ring every time i use the car and...	2 ~ 24849 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i have an 2006 chrysler 300c 3 power window regulators went out at the same time. took it to the...	2 ~ 32500 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while driving 15 mph the vehicle shook and came to a complete stop....	2 ~ 23450 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT a/c produces moldy musty smell which causes allergy problems ie: sneezing coughing watery eyes. took to dealer where it was...	2 ~ 15486 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL car idling drops to 450rpm's then jumps to 700rpm's when at a stop without the air conditioning running. this has...	2 ~ 18025 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2006 chrysler 300c. consumer writes in regard to vehicle stalling and malfunctioning pcm module. as tr...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES drivers rear tire suddenly lost air pressure while on the freeway went to gas station and while attempting to place...	1 ~ 28634 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while idling at a stop light a loud banging noise emitted from...	1 ~ 137000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2005 chrysler 300c has only 44240 miles n it and not abused since my wife and i are totally...	1 ~ 44240 miles
PARKING BRAKE transmission shifter interlock lever is faulty. a broken interlock return spring hook will result in the inability to move the...	1 ~ 63000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl-the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while driving approximately 15-25 mph in rainy weather conditions the vehicle began to...	1 ~ 23000 miles
VISIBILITY cannot use side mirrors. the mirror looks like it has something growing inside it. it appears to be a glass	1 ~ 46000 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300c. while driving approximately 25 mph the steering wheel became extremely difficult to...	1 ~ 43000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE on may 6 2010 reported to chrysler that the hood of my 2006 300c would not stay in a up...	1 ~ 32000 miles
STRUCTURE hood shocks/struts failure on 2006 chrysler 300c srt8. the two hood shocks failed to keep the hood open causing it...	1 ~ 51844 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2006 chrysler 300 c that has been in the shop for service 3-4 times for the same...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS on christmas day i was on the 152 heading towards gilroy when traffic started to slow down and stop in...	1 ~ 12000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE a hole got punched in my fuel tank on my 2006 chrysler 300c when it was being driven down a...	1 ~ 31000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 chrysler 300 engine died after cold start up. as of 05/14/07 it has been in the dealer's shop fpr...	1 ~ 19112 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300c. after opening the hood of the vehicle the lid fell downward and...	1 ~ 25000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS within the first 300 miles the inside of all four brake rotors started to show premature scoring and grooves also...	1 ~ 300 miles

FAQ

What year Chrysler 300C is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 13 years, Chrysler 300C models of 2017, 2010, 2016 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chrysler 300C?

Chrysler 300C models of 2006 and 2005 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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