2011 Chrysler 300

Do not drive

Owners filed 200 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the electrical system. It has been recalled 7 times.

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When it fails
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50,000 milesMedian miles at failure

134 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2011 Chrysler 300 problems

96 of the 200 complaints (48%) are about the electrical system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System90
141
Air Bags · airbags26
213
Engine12
110
Service Brakes · brakes10
000
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system9
000
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control9
000
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration4
200
Unknown or Other4
000
Power Train · transmission4
000
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator4
020

2011 Chrysler 300 electrical system problems

48% of all complaints

96 of the 200 complaints are about the electrical system. This is what owners describe:

  • drains the battery or stops charging52% · 50
  • stalls24% · 23
  • sets off warning lights on the dash22% · 21
  • smokes or smells of burning18% · 17
  • loses power11% · 11
  • will not start5% · 5

Share of the 96 electrical system complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
53,800 mi
median of 65 reports
Peak year of filing
2014
31 electrical system complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
1 · 7 · 1
in these complaints
Recalls on the electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the battery died and the check engine and traction indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to milton ruben chrysler dodge jeep ram (3508 washington rd, augusta, ga 30907, (706) 863-6633) where a diagnostic test was performed and the technician replaced the battery. The failure recurred.”
Owner complaint, filed Mar 12, 2018 at 100,000 miles
“Alternator failed also destroyed the battery. Car was being driven on highway, then just stopped and smelled of burnt wiring. Had to be towed. Car was repaired by mcneill chevrolet / buick, swanton ohio at a cost of $918.32 out of my pocket. I have invoice. After the fact, received a recall from chrysler about this. # 17v-435, manufacturer recall t36.”
Owner complaint, filed Jan 30, 2018 at 110,695 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2011: 7 complaints, 1 about the electrical system'112012: 9 complaints, 4 about the electrical system2013: 15 complaints, 1 about the electrical system'132014: 43 complaints, 31 about the electrical system2015: 45 complaints, 31 about the electrical system'152016: 26 complaints, 11 about the electrical system2017: 24 complaints, 9 about the electrical system'172018: 10 complaints, 5 about the electrical system2019: 11 complaints, 0 about the electrical system'192020: 4 complaints, 1 about the electrical system2021: 2 complaints, 0 about the electrical system'212022: 1 complaints, 1 about the electrical system2023: 2 complaints, 0 about the electrical system'232024: 1 complaints, 1 about the electrical systemRecall 12V197000 (electrical system)Recall 13V118000 (airbags)Recall 14V634000 (electrical system)Recall 16V352000 (airbags)Recall 17V435000 (electrical system)Recall 18V021000 (airbags)Recall 19V018000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA21002
All complaintsAbout the electrical systemRecall (red: the electrical system)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2011 300 peaked in 2015, with 45 filed that year. Owners had filed 3 complaints about the electrical system before the first recall that covers it, 12V197000 in May 2012; 93 more have come in since. In 2024 owners filed 1 so far.

7 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V018000Do not drive
Filed Jan 15, 20191,413,222 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V021000Do not drive
Filed Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator17V435000
Filed Jul 10, 2017442,214 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V352000Do not drive
Filed May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Risk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator14V634000
Filed Oct 8, 2014435,081 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Air Bags13V118000
Filed Apr 3, 2013119,497 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers12V197000
Filed May 2, 2012119,072 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

All 7 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. One names the 2011 300.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA21002Open
Opened Sep 17, 2021airbags

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at …

Technical service bulletins

177 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2011 300. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 44electrical system 37engine 20body and frame 12airbags 10fuel system 10transmission 9visibility 6
34D Combo Rev1Service campaignMay 14, 2026airbags

Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)

34D ComboService campaignApr 21, 2026airbags

Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification

09-002-14 REV. BWarranty extensionDec 15, 2014engine

MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have …

0900214REVBWarranty extensionDec 15, 2014fuel system

MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have …

9100226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 15, 2023electrical system

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is …

9100226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 15, 2023electrical system

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is …

S2008000113Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 17, 2021electrical system

No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message

08-054-21Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2, 2021electrical system

High Beam Headlamps Flicker This bulletin involves installing jumper wires from the Power Distribution Center(PDC) to the headlamp connectors. The technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).B1632-15 - Left High Beam Control-Circuit Short To Battery Or Open. B1636-11 - Right High Beam Control-Circuit Short To Ground. In …

S1121000006 Rev.Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 19, 2020electrical system

(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns

S1121000006RevAService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 19, 2020electrical system

(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns

Showing the newest 6 of 37 bulletins about the electrical system, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Electrical System
Filed Apr 16, 2024LA

While driving my child to school a short while ago today, my car accelerated on its own and would not brake. I was attempting to stop for an upcoming red light. The car accelerated without me pressing the gas and the brakes went completely out. I was able to avoid a collision. This lasted for under 1 minute, then suddenly the car decelerated and I was then able to brake.

Engine
Filed Aug 12, 2023UT

Bought the car 04/27/2023 check engine light came on 2 days after purchase, got a code read at autozone it was codep0302 its a misfire in cylinder 2 only causes vehicke to go into "limp mode" loses power dies whike driving 3 occassions. ive paid to get ut serviced twice and its still not fixed , causing driveabikitt/ emmissions/ecu concern.

Engine
Filed Jan 20, 2023CA

1. Engine oil cooler assembly started leaking, due to oil cooler housing plastic cracked from oil changes at dealership. Leaking engine oil almost destroying engine due to lack of engine oil lubrication leaking on to the ground from the rear of vehicle and on to the ground. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and verified that the component has failed and that Chrylser has known of this issue for sometime. 2. I have replaced the bad blend door actuators multiple times on each side of the dashboard, due to the unbearable clicking noise within the dashboard and not letting the ventilation systems change directions in the vehicle.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 24, 2022CA

I have had the vehicle towed 6 times, the vehicle goes completely dead, with new battery, once the vehicle sits for a half a day there is no power to start the car. I have talked to several other people and have had similar problems. I had car towed to Chrysler dealer ship and they said they did not want to work on it? There should be a recall, I have had many Chrysler vehicles but never this type of problem with the electrical. If you park my car on Friday when I get off work, by Monday morning it is completely dead. I have had the vehicle to two local car repair and electrical shops to no avail. (both shop owners said this is a Chrysler manufacture problem) I can be reached at [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Service Brakes
Filed Aug 27, 2021GA

CAN C BUS: its a typical issue with the 2011 Chrysler 300. The main code for the CAN C Bus "U000200" after the scan tool, the issues found are ABS Can C Bus off performance: BCM (Body Controller Module) Can C Bus off performance, SCCM (Steering Column Control Module) Can C Bus off performance, Radio Frequency Can C Bus off performance. All affect the safety and driveabilty of the car. The car drives and in the midst of driving the car stalls in traffic, the car vibrates really bad, the car seems to lose power on acceleration. Please take a look into this, as this is a common issue with the Chrysler 300.

Service Brakes
Filed Apr 5, 2021105,000 milesUT

THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT WILL ALL SIMULTANEOUSLY AND RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE AND DISAPPEAR. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PHYSICAL ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE OR CONTROL OF THE CAR. I SAW THERE WAS A RECALL BACK IN 2012 FOR THIS POSSIBLE SITUATION BUT I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS THE SAME OR IF MY VEHICLE WAS EVER RECALLED. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS. THIS ISSUE SEEMS TO BE VERY SPORADIC. WHILE STATIONARY AND DRIVING. SOMETIMES I WILL TURN THE CAR ON AND IT WILL BE THERE. SOMETIMES IT WON'T. IT HAS HAPPENED OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. I LIVE WHERE IT SNOWS AND ONLY DRIVE THIS CAR IN THE WARM WEATHER MONTHS SO I HAVE YET TO LOOK INTO IT.

Engine
Filed Feb 12, 202086,427 milesMT

CAR BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER UNDER PRESSURE, ENGINE LIGHT WOULD FLASH. USUALLY WHEN COLD OR PULLING HARD ON A HILL OR PASSING. ENGINE RAN ROUGH, MISFIRING AND OUT OF BALANCE. COULD NOT CONTINUE TO PASS ON ONE OCCASSION; HAD TO PULL BACK, WRANGLE OUT OF TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE. MISDIAGNOSED: REPLACED PLUGS, COIL & INJECTOR ON VALVE #5. DID NOT CORRECT. FINALLY DIAGNOSED AS BAD CAMSHAFT. VEHICLE HAS A HEMI. TECHNICIAN STATED HE HAS REPLACED MANY OF THESE ON VARIOUS ENGINES WITH A HEMI IN A FOUR YEAR RANGE. STATED IT IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THOSE VEHICLES BUT NOT LISTED ON A RECALL. THIS FAILURE IS A SAFETY HAZARD. HAVING EXPECTATIONS OF THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, AS IT NORMALLY WOULD, NEARLY CAUSED ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. ADDITIONALLY BOGGED DOWN TRAFFIC AS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CONTINUE AT A SPEED OVER 45 MPH. TRAFFIC BECAME BOTTLENECKED BEHIND ME ON THE INTERSTATE UNTIL I COULD WRANGLE TO THE SHOULDER. I ALSO OWN A DODGE RAM TRUCK IN THE SAME YEAR RANGE AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE TECHNICIAN TO BE PREPARED FOR IT TO GO OUT ON THAT VEHICLE ALSO.

Engine
Filed Jan 31, 2020106,000 milesFL

CAR OVERHEATED MELTED WHILE DRIVING SENSOR READ COLD

Electrical System
Filed Jan 11, 202097,000 milesNC

2011 CHRYSLER 300 97000 MILES WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARK PUSH THE ON OFF BUTTON VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF DASH DISPLAYS VEHICLE NOT IN PARK! ITS BEEN DOING IT FOR AWHILE BUT GETTING WORSE.

Steering
Filed Jan 7, 2020130,220 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS WIFE WHO OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING BECAME FIRM WHICH REQUIRED ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AND ENGINE OIL COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO HAVE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,220.

Structure › BodyCrash1 injured
Filed Oct 24, 2019150,000 milesGA

I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND ON I 20 GOING WEST IN CONYERS APPROX. 5:45 IN MORNING. THERE WAS AN OBSTACLE IN MY RIGHT LANE. THIS OBSTACLES WAS A CAR BUMPER. MY INSURANCE HAS TOTALLY SAID MY CAR IS UN REPAIRABLE. THIS HAS CAUSE A HARDSHIP FOR ME

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 21, 2019TX

I HAVE THREE CHRYSLER, DODGE CARS AND ALL THREE OF THEM ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS MESSING UP ON THREE OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME. ONE OF THEM IS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300 WITH ONLY 80,000 MILES, 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK WITH OVER 100,000 MILES AND A 2012 DODGE AVENGER OVER 100,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD HAVE THIS AS ONE OF THE RECALLS. THE 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING JUST CUT OFF ON HER ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SHE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. AND THE 2012 DODGE AVENGER IS SITTING UP IN MY DRIVE WAY NOT BEING DRIVEN BECAUSE OF ITS SO EXPENSIVE TO GET THEM REPAIRED. MY 2011 CHRYSLER 300 AND 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK IS GOING IN THE SHOP TO GET THE REPAIRS DONE, BUT I FEEL DODGE, CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD BE EATING UP THE COST FOR THESE REPAIRS. THE DODGE TRUCK STOPPED ON HER OCT 15TH ON THE FREEWAY, DURING TRAFFIC HOURS.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 24, 2019WI

STATIONARY IN PARKING LOT WOULD NOT START CAR WOULD NOT START

Engine
Filed Sep 14, 201988,700 milesNJ

CAMSHAFT / LIFTERS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT( WIPED ) THE CAR IS THROWING A P0300 ,P0303 CODE BUT THE SPARK PLUGS,COILS ETC ARE FINE ..ENGINE SHAKES AND KNOCKS WHILE DRIVING THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IS EVIDENT LOSE OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ONLY 88000+ MILES

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 6, 201968,000 milesGA

HEAVY GAS SMELL UPON FILL-UP. SEEMS TO BE INSIDE VEHICLE

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Aug 7, 201972,000 milesMN

"TAKATA RECALL" MY BLIND SPOT SENSORS ON MY CHRYSLER 300C AWD SAY'S THAT THEY NEED TO BE SERVICED AND THE LIGHTS REMAINING ON THE MIRRORS ALONG BY THE OBNOXIOUS BEEPING SOUND AND THE SCREEN TELLING ME OVER AND OVER AGAIN TO SERVICE THESE SENORS IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT WENT FROM ONE CAR WASH TO MALFUNCTIONING ON AND OFF TO NOW THIS HAPPENS AT THE START OF THE VEHICLE AND WILL NOT STOP. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT WITH OTHER OWNERS AND IF THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MY CAR HAS ONLY 72K MILES ON IT AND OWNED A TAD OVER A YEAR. ALL THE FORUMS I GO TO THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN ISSUES THAT I AM SEEING. IS THERE A WAY TO STOP THE CAR FROM BEEPING AND FLASHING ONCE THE MESSAGE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, THIS IS DANGEROUS!

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jul 24, 2019140,000 milesMD

TAKATA RECALL CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK. HEATED SEATS DON'T WORK REAR BACK UP CAMERA DON'T WORKS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON, SOMETIMES DOOR ENTRY SENSES DON'T WORK, AND WHEN WIPERS IS ON DASH LIGHTS DIM

Structure › Frame and Members
Filed Mar 22, 2019NE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRAME THAT SUPPORTED THE WHEELS AND THE TIRES WAS "COMING APART" AND THE "TIRE SYSTEM" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Power Train
Filed Feb 19, 2019106,811 milesAL

ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE INDICATED VEHICLE IS IN PARK. HOWEVER, THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ONCE, ON HIGHWAY AND REMAINING FOUR TIMES OCCURRED ON CITY STREETS. ON ALL 5 OCCASIONS, VEHICLE WOULD ALLOW ME TO PUT INTO PARK BUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TURN VEHICLE OFF. 4 OF 5 TIMES THIS OCCURRED, I DROVE AROUND WHILE OCCASIONALLY STOPPING TO PUT CAR INTO REVERSE AND BACK THRU GEARS AGAIN BEFORE IT'D FINALLY LET ME PARK AND TURN OFF. 1 OF 5 TIMES, THE CAR LET ME PUT INTO PARK AND PRESS START BUTTON UNTIL IT WENT TO 3RD SETTING BEFORE IT'D ALLOW ME TURN VEHICLE ME OFF. IN ADDITION, 2 TIMES THIS VEHICLE, WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREET, HAS SWITCHED INTO 1 OR 2 DRIVE GEAR WITHOUT MY PUTTING IT THERE. ONCE STOPPED, I HAD TO TRY GOING THRU GEARS MANY TIMES BEFORE IT'D LET ME RETURN TO D. MY BELIEF IS THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH SHIFTER OR PERHAPS AN ISSUE WITH WHATEVER TIES IN OR ATTACHED TO SHIFTER. I APOLOGIZE I'M NOT MECHANICALLY INCLINED. I DO HAVE PICTURES AND A VIDEO OF CAR NOT SHUTTING OFF BECAUSE IT STATES IT'S IN PARK WHEN IT'S NOT.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 19, 201965,000 milesCA

MY CAR IS CONSTANTLY SMELLING LIKE GAS AFTER FILL UPS AND FUEL PUMP HOUSING

Air Bags
Filed Jan 10, 201985,900 milesMS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V021000 (AIR BAGS) BY JAMES CERANTI MOTORS (3064 US-82, GREENVILLE, MS 38703, (662) 332-7231), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,900. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

Suspension
Filed Nov 8, 2018215,000 milesTX

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT (STRUTS/SHOCKS) AND BACK (SHOCKS) SUSPENSION TWICE AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND OUT WHY IT KEEPS GOING OUT. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT ABOUT APPROX. 150,000 MILES & THEN AT EST. 215,000 THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN UNDER THE FIRST WARRANTY WITHIN A 6 MONTH SPAN.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 23, 2018MO

2011 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SOME ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY, IF AT ALL.*JS

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 5, 2018111,000 milesMD

THE VEHICLE INTERMITTANTLY SAYS IT IS NOT IN PARK WHEN IT IS AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF.

Service Brakes
Filed Jun 5, 201844,000 milesMD

MY BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TO PUMP SEVERAL TIMES TO GET BRAKE FUNCTION BACK. I DRIVE IN STOP & GO TRAFFIC 5 DAYS PER WEEK TO AND FROM WORK. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHOP 4-5 TIMES. THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT IS VERY SCARY & UNSAFE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.

Air Bags
Filed May 1, 201835,700 milesTX

TAKATA RECALL- MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES FOR AIR BAG WHILE THERE ARE NO CURRENT RECALLS, MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SHARE ALL OF THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, SINCE THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM.

Service Brakes
Filed Apr 19, 2018100,000 milesTN

ESP ABS LIGHT JUST CAME ON

Electrical System
Filed Apr 16, 201855,000 milesDE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (HOLDEN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 640 S GOVERNORS AVE, DOVER, DE 19904) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 12, 2018100,000 milesSC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BATTERY DIED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MILTON RUBEN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (3508 WASHINGTON RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30907, (706) 863-6633) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE CHECKED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 30, 2018110,695 milesOH

ALTERNATOR FAILED ALSO DESTROYED THE BATTERY. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY, THEN JUST STOPPED AND SMELLED OF BURNT WIRING. HAD TO BE TOWED. CAR WAS REPAIRED BY MCNEILL CHEVROLET / BUICK, SWANTON OHIO AT A COST OF $918.32 OUT OF MY POCKET. I HAVE INVOICE. AFTER THE FACT, RECEIVED A RECALL FROM CHRYSLER ABOUT THIS. # 17V-435, MANUFACTURER RECALL T36. AFTER MANY CALLS THEY STILL HAVE NOT REIMBURSED ME 1 CENT FOR THE REPAIRS.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 10, 2018CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (CARL BURGER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM WORLD, 8355 HERCULES ST, LA MESA, CA 91942) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Dec 11, 201794,989 milesTX

WHEN I FILL UP MY CAR I SMELL GAS IF I ONLY PUT IT ON HALF A TANK I DO NOT SMELL GAS. ALSO THE STEERING IS MAKING A POPPING SOUND AND IF I TURN THE CAR LOSES CONTROL THIS IS A REAL ISSUE I'M HAVING WITH MY CHRYSLER 300

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 6, 201790,000 milesAR

MY REAR VIEW CAMERA WILL SHOW OBJECTS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. THE REAR VIEW CAMERA IMAGE DOESN'T APPEAR ON THE SCREEN AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR STATIONARY.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 24, 201769,000 milesMN

MY CAR STOPPED ON ME, HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND WAS TOLD MY ALTERNATOR WENT OUT,. WHEN HE WENT TO LOOK UP MY PART IT SHOWED IT BEING RECALLED, SO HE CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD MY PART WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE ETA ON IT. SO THEY FOUND THE PART AND COULD DO THE REPAIR, BUT SUGGESTED I CALL CHRYSLER AGAIN TO SEE WHAT MY OPTIONS WERE BEFORE THEY DID THE WORK. SO CALLED MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD I PAY FOR A TOW AND HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THEM, THEY COULD DO A TEMPORARY REPAIR, WHICH I WOULD ALSO HAVE TO PAY FOR A RENTAL, BUT I STILL WOULD HAVE TO BRING MY CAR BACK WHEN THE ACTUAL PART COMES. THEY DIDN'T HAVE AN OPTION FOR ME TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED SOME WHERE ELSE THAN BE REIMBURSE. SO I CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AND SPOKE WITH A REP EXPLAINED MY SITUATION AND WAS TOLD TO GO AHEAD AND HAVE THE OTHER PLACE REPAIR MY CAR AND I WOULD HAVE TO SUBMIT MY RECEIPT FOR REVIEW TO GET REIMBURSE.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 11, 201780,000 milesTN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WOLFCHASE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8170 US-54, BARLETT, TN) AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BECAUSE THE SECOND LETTER HAD NOT BEEN RELEASED, UNLESS $950 WAS PAID. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 6, 2017TX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM KATY (21777 KATY FWY, KATY, TX) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 29, 2017CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2018. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Sep 28, 201765,000 milesMI

TAKATA RECALL MY 2011 300 ABS LIGHT.BRAKE LIGHT , TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON AT DIFFERENT TIMES BUT A LOT MORE WITH THE HOTTER WEATHER

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 21, 201749,000 milesCA

VEHICLE HAD A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE ON THE INTERNET. THE OFFENDING PART WAS AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK UNDERNEATH THE BACK PASSENGER SEAT.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Sep 18, 2017PA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. GREY CHRYSLER OF STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT COULD PAY FOR THE RECALL REPAIR, KEEP THE ORIGINAL RECEIPTS, AND BE REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. WHILE STATIONARY, THE BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED WIRES WITHIN THE ALTERNATOR WERE MELTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Sep 13, 201772,000 milesLA

FCW OFF, ABS & TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS ON SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED FIRST TIME ON 8/14/17 AND AGAIN 9/12/17.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 7, 2017OH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V118000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (NORTH GATE CHRYSLER IN CINCINNATI, OH) AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 22, 201752,000 milesUT

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND MY HEADLIGHTS KEPT GOING DIM & BRIGHT AND THE RADIO WENT OFF & WOULDN'T COME BACK ON , THEN MY PHONE WOULDN'T WORK TO CALL MY HUSBAND , THEN AN ICON CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT I DIDN'T RECOGNIZE AND THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND FELT LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO DIE, AT THIS POINT I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES AND I WAS ALMOST HOME AND AS I PULLED IN THE GUARGE THE CAR DIED AND I BARELY MADE IT INTO MY GUARGE . MY HUSBAND TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR & IT WOULDNT START , AS IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT WE WENT TO BED AND MY HUSBAND TRIED TO START IT THE NEXT MORNING . IT DID START AND HE STARTED TO BACK IT OUT OF THE GUARGE AND IT DIED AND STARTED TO SMOKE AND IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT UNDER THE HOOD THEN IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN . WE CALLED THE THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAME AND TOWED IT . WE WERE TOLD LATER THAT DAY THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD GONE OUT AND IT ALSO HAD RUINED THE BATTERY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THIS BUT OUR VIN# WASN'T ON THE LIST . OUR CAR IS ONLY 6 YEARS OLD AND WE FEEL LIKE IT SHOULD OF BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST . IT WAS $1,008.00 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM . COULD YOU PLEASE REVIEW YOUR RECALL ON THIS ALTERNATOR PROBLEM .. WE REALLY FEEL LIKE THIS WAS A FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND LIKE I SAID OUR CAR IS ONLY 6 YEARS OLD . WE FEEL LIKE AN ALTERNATOR SHOULD HAVE LAST LASTED AT LEAST TO 200,000 MILES AND OUR CAR ONLY HAD 52,000 MILES ON IT . THIS IS REALLY BAD FOR THIS NEW OF A CAR. WE HAVE LOVED OUR CHRYSLER AND HAD A

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 18, 2017100,000 milesOK

WHEN WE FILL UP OUR CHRYSLER 2011 300 WE CAN SMELL GAS ON THE INSIDE AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF CAR

Electrical System
Filed Jun 28, 201745,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT COULD NOT REMEMBER IF THE CHECK ENGINE OR BATTERY INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REEDMAN TOLL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF JENKINTOWN (140 OLD YORK RD, JENKINTOWN, PA 19046, (215) 690-3770) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED DUE TO AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Air BagsCrashFire1 injured
Filed Jun 4, 2017NV

I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT OF A RENTAL VEHICHLE AND I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGN WHEN THE DRIVER SEEMED TO HAVE SOME MEDICAL EPISODE IT WAS A PUSH START IGNITION SO WITH THE FOOT ON THE GAS THE DRIVER SEND US STRAIGHT TOWARDS A BRICK WALL AND I WAS TRYING TO LOCATE AN EMERGENCY BRAKE TURN OFF THE CAR OR STEER THE CAR OUT OF DANGER BECAUSE OF THE TIMING AND THE LACK OF SAFETY FEATURES ACCESSIBLE TO ME AS A RESULT OF THE CAR INGENUITY I SUFFERED MULTIPLE LEG FRACTURES AFTER BEING DRUG ALONG A 45 FOOT DISTANCE NEARLY SEVERING MY LEG FROM MY BODY AND A 20 HR SURGERY COMPLETE WITH SCREWS AND PLATES LACERATIONS FROM AIRBAG AND SEATBELT.

Service Brakes
Filed May 23, 2017130,000 milesAL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK AND THE ABS AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $104.00 TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Air Bags
Filed May 17, 2017TN

AIRBAG AND SEATBEL LIGHTS STAYS ON ON RIGHT SIDE..PAID OVER 600.00 TO CHRYSLER IN COLLIERVILLE. NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT'S SOMETHING ELSE. SPENT ALL THAT MONEY FOR NOTHING. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT WASN'T REPAIRED CORRECTLY. THEY PUT IT ON THE MACHINE TO FIND THE ISSUE. VERY DISAPPOINTED. I BELIEVE THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE RECALLS

Electrical System
Filed Apr 29, 201715 milesFL

AMPLIFIER RADIO IS BAD

Air Bags
Filed Apr 17, 2017FL

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Complaints 1-50 of 200, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2006
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20236100Routine
20225200Routine
202120200Routine
20209210Routine
201961200Routine
2018153400Routine
201782200Routine
201676310Routine
201599510Do not drive
2014237840Do not drive
20133066160Do not drive
20124269341Do not drive
2011 — this page200790Do not drive
2010123750Do not drive
200983510Do not drive
2008714481Do not drive
20074984123Do not drive
20061,0024170Do not drive
20058257144Do not drive
20042000Routine

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2011 Chrysler 300: questions buyers ask

Is the 2011 Chrysler 300 a good car?

It is not among the 300 years to avoid. Owners filed 200 complaints, against about 200 for a typical 300 year. The most common complaint is about the electrical system (48%).

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Chrysler 300?

The electrical system: 96 of the 200 complaints (48%) are about it. Owners most often say it drains the battery or stops charging (52%), stalls (24%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (22%). The typical report comes at 53,800 miles.

How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler 300 have?

7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jan 15, 2019. 3 of them carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The largest, 16V352000, covered 4,648,270 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 300 problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 50,000 miles. For the electrical system the midpoint is 53,800 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2011 Chrysler 300?

Yes, once. EA21002 ("Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture") was opened Sep 17, 2021 and is still open.

Are there service bulletins for the 2011 Chrysler 300?

The manufacturer filed 177 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (37), the engine (20) and the body and frame (12). They include a service campaign, 34D Combo Rev1, filed May 14, 2026. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jan 15, 2019. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.