Chrysler 300 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 491 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Chrysler 300 across 16 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (166). The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (8% of reports).
- 491engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $6,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 39 of 491 complaints (8%)
- Able restart: mentioned in 28 of 491 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Chrysler 300 at $6,150, and half of them between $3,900 and $9,250.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 412 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 491 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 29 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chrysler 300 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 300 | 4 | 20% | — |
| 2019 300 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2018 300 | 5 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2017 300 | 4 | 5% | 83,189 |
| 2016 300 | 6 | 8% | 90,500 |
| 2015 300 | 8 | 8% | 42,000 |
| 2014 300 | 25 | 11% | 48,657 |
| 2013 300 | 36 | 12% | 45,000 |
| 2012 300 | 58 | 14% | 63,206 |
| 2011 300 | 18 | 9% | 49,000 |
| 2010 300 | 11 | 9% | 60,050 |
| 2009 300 | 8 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2008 300 | 53 | 7% | 84,000 |
| 2007 300 | 36 | 7% | 108,900 |
| 2006 300 | 166 | 17% | 95,460 |
| 2005 300 | 51 | 6% | 104,423 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
about 2 years old, I was with my family driving on the freeway when I felt the car veering to the right going off the road. I tried to correct the steering by pulling it to the left. I was not able to correct this steering as it seemed that the steering wheel was lock. I tried stopping the car from…
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle sputtered and stalled after refueling. There was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact waited for 30…
I informed the dealership of ignition switch recall shortly after purchasing vehicle. The dealership stated " the VIN number shows no recalls". And that was it said there nothing showing up. I KNOW ignition switch is messed up because every time I would turn the car off I could still feel it…
My car was parked at my house last nite and I came home to fire department at my house extinguishing my car that was engulfed in flames. The fire department said it was electrical fire. They told me they think the battery got to hot and caused the fire. The vehicle will be with progress insurance…
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the temperature gauge had independently increased levels. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle as a temporary repair. The contact stated that while…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 491 owner complaints about engine 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Chrysler 300?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,150 (half paid between $3,900 and $9,250), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 39 of 491 complaints, followed by “able restart” (28).
Other Chrysler 300 problems
- Electrical System problems (1,486)
- Air Bags problems (1,167)
- Power Train problems (953)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (249)
- Steering problems (206)
- Service Brakes problems (165)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (165)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (145)
See all Chrysler 300 problems.