Chrysler 300 Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler 300 across 9 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (45). The words owners use most often: “cooling fan” (6% of reports).
- 145engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cooling fan: mentioned in 8 of 145 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 124 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 145 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Chrysler 300 engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling 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 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and observed that the…
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal burning odor detected. The contact stated she noticed oil on the garage floor. Upon opening the hood, she noticed there was oil over the engine compartment. The check engine…
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change, the dealer informed the contact that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle made loud sounds while being driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Had entered a side-street off bedford st in lexington ma (ma 4/225) at about 10 a.m. And was stopped, with the engine running and in drive, by a line of traffic ahead of me. While idling, there was a loud sound and a jolt felt in the car, but the engine was still idling. The dashboard display had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While driving 30 mph, it was extremely difficult to shift the vehicle into first gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator failed and caused antifreeze to enter the transmission. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300s have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 145 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “cooling fan”, in 8 of 145 complaints.
Other Chrysler 300 problems
- Electrical System problems (1,486)
- Air Bags problems (1,167)
- Power Train problems (953)
- Engine problems (491)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (249)
- Steering problems (206)
- Service Brakes problems (165)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (165)
See all Chrysler 300 problems.