Chrysler 300C Problems by Year
Chrysler 300C years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 300C year: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 300C: 698 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 300C: 288 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 300C: 112 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2017 300C: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2016 300C: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 300C: 10 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chrysler 300C problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 367 | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 274 | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 227 | 3 | 2 |
| Power Train problems | 209 | 11 | 2 |
| Electrical System problems | 172 | 13 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 89 | 7 | 8 |
| Steering | 74 | 10 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 8 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 10 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 20 | 5 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Tires | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chrysler 300C problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2006: engine (243) · fuel/propulsion system (175) · fuel system, gasoline (168) · power train (106) · electrical system (56)
- 2005: fuel/propulsion system (82) · engine (70) · fuel system, gasoline (57)
All Chrysler 300C model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 300C | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 300C | 7 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 300C | 12 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 300C | 11 | 0 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 300C | 35 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 300C | 15 | 0 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 300C | 25 | 0 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 300C | 10 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 300C | 11 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 300C | 30 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 300C | 112 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 300C | 698 | 1 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 300C | 288 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 300C years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (288), 2006 (698), 2007 (112), 2008 (30), 2013 (35) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 300C year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chrysler 300C?
Engine, with 367 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Chrysler 300C have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.