2009 Chrysler 300C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300C years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chrysler 300C. That ranks 9th out of 13 300C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 64%), typically at around 63,015 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Chrysler 300C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 64% | 63,015 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 55% | 61,030 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 27% | 114,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 18% | 63,015 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chrysler 300C recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The OEM starter ignited a fire under the front end of my vehicle. Upon noticed, I immediately grabbed a fire extinguisher, and I put the fire out. I had my two young boys in the car at the time when it happened and I urged them to get out of the car immediately my young son has a fear from now on…
My chrysler 300c constantly smell like fuel. I have taken to the chrysler dealer who claims he didn't smell anything. Now my vehicle is out of warranty and i still smell fuel. I don't know what to do because the chrysler experts are not helping the situation. Hopefully you can help me get it…
Car had 98,474 miles on odometer. Engine is mercedes design and guaranteed for 100,000. Engine blew with no warning signs or symptoms or any kind of issues. I was driving 73 mph on i-10 when i heard a low "ka-thunk", electric and oil lights lit on dash, and car began decelerating. At time, i was…
While driving on the interstate at night, our 09' chrysler 300 completely shutoff unexpectedly. Engine shutoff, loss of power steering, no power brakes...and worst of all, all lights shutoff! I drift off into the emergency lane (luckily minimal traffic) and stop. Put in in park and restart the…
Vehicle was stationary and parked. I unlocked car door with fob and pulled the exterior driver's door handle and a plastic piece under chrome handle on the left fell to the ground and that side of the door handle is now broken. I have to have the entire door handle replaced.
Other Chrysler 300C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 300C | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 300C | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 300C | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 300C | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 300C | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 300C | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 300C | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 300C | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 300C | 30 | 1 |
| 2007 300C | 112 | 1 |
| 2006 300C | 698 | 1 |
| 2005 300C | 288 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler 300C?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chrysler 300C?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Chrysler 300C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300C model years, the 2009 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.