Chrysler 300 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 104 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chrysler 300 across 12 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (24).

At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?

Based on 93 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 4%
10k–25k miles2 · 2%
25k–50k miles23 · 25%
50k–75k miles25 · 27%
75k–100k miles18 · 19%
100k–150k miles15 · 16%
150k+ miles6 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 104 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire.

Chrysler 300 electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year

Peak: 2012, with 24 complaints
2005: 5200552006: 8200682007: 112007112008: 7200872009: 1200912010: 5201052011: 112011112012: 242012242013: 172013172014: 6201462015: 7201572016: 220162

n = 104 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectronic Stability Control (esc) complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2016 30023%66,500
2015 30077%58,500
2014 30063%63,700
2013 300176%63,000
2012 300246%63,000
2011 300116%72,000
2010 30054%65,500
2009 30011%15
2008 30071%50,789
2007 300112%80,000
2006 30081%102,000
2005 30051%183,538

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 19 complaints
2008: 1200812009: 2200922010: 1201012012: 2201222013: 4201342014: 8201482015: 192015192016: 182016182017: 182017182018: 7201872019: 152019152020: 7202072021: 1202112024: 120241

n = 104 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Chrysler 300. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds, requiring that the brake pedal be depressed with excessive force. The contact stated that the ABS…

Received Dec 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11629681

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LANDMARK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF ATLANTA (5745 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD…

Received Feb 16, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11396410

Vehicle stars but will not move forward or backwards, it rolls forward when in park, have to use the emergency brake to stop. Car will not accelerate or reverse; it's just stuck . Had it physically moved to the house until i can repair it

Received Oct 16, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11364696

I replace the battery cuz it seem that it wagong bad dint want to start the car and after running it for a few minutes whit a new battery it did the same the remote start was working then it just stop my reverse camara also stop working my radio shuts down when i turn the steering wheel and it…

Received Jul 27, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11341590

Ecm light come on when i'm on the highway and i get loss of power and car slows down and i seen on credit karma shown there was a recall for the pcm module i wanted to know if i qualify for a free recall repair. *tr

Received Jun 3, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11327102
Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300 SRT8 (LX) Washington DC. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Chrysler 300s have electronic stability control (esc) problems?

No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Chrysler 300. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Chrysler 300 electronic stability control (esc)?

No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.

Other Chrysler 300 problems

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