Chrysler 300C Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 5, 2026 · 172 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Chrysler 300C across 13 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (56).

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 133 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles5 · 4%
10k–25k miles10 · 8%
25k–50k miles15 · 11%
50k–75k miles32 · 24%
75k–100k miles31 · 23%
100k–150k miles33 · 25%
150k+ miles7 · 5%

How serious are the reports?

Of 172 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 1 an injury.

Chrysler 300C electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 56 complaints
2005: 222005222006: 562006562007: 132007132008: 162008162009: 7200972010: 5201052011: 112011112012: 7201272013: 232013232014: 3201432015: 3201532016: 4201642017: 220172

n = 172 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2017 300C250%60,500
2016 300C457%33,500
2015 300C325%24,466
2014 300C327%63,000
2013 300C2366%67,000
2012 300C747%84,500
2011 300C1144%58,450
2010 300C550%97,000
2009 300C764%63,015
2008 300C1653%115,000
2007 300C1312%66,000
2006 300C568%93,000
2005 300C228%95,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2017, with 34 complaints
2008: 1200812009: 222010: 2201022011: 222012: 1201212013: 11112014: 222014222015: 26262016: 9201692017: 34342018: 172018172019: 17172020: 6202062021: 332022: 2202222023: 332024: 3202432025: 772026: 420264

n = 172 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electrical system for the Chrysler 300C. 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.

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Received Jul 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11748323

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle required to be jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign…

Received May 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11740913

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300C. While driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a roundabout, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The owner performed a diagnostic test but found a recorded history of the…

Received Feb 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11714951

The vehicle was sold with an outdated battery and later experienced repeated breakdowns. During the first repair visit, the dealership replaced the battery and alternator but failed to identify the root cause of the problem. The vehicle was returned, but the next day it broke down again. Upon…

Received Jan 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11710462

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the power steering function was inoperable, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000…

Received Nov 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11700141

Frequently asked questions

Do all Chrysler 300Cs have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about electrical system for the Chrysler 300C. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Chrysler 300C electrical system?

No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.

Other Chrysler 300C problems

See all Chrysler 300C problems.