2011 Chrysler 300C: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system; the 2009 and 2010 model years look more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
25
owner complaints
2
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaigns2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 25 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)7 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)4 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)2 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)2 complaints
Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)1 complaint
“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 (Electrical System) and 16V352000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred with the steering. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2025
“Airbag light stays on. Afraid to drive car that the air bag will not deploy in case of accident or go off unexpectedly. I noticed it before I put the car in drive. Came on while idling.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2023
“The alternator went out for the third time The car just died going down the highway The problem was confirmed by the dealership no warning lights at all We had the recall done once then I had to repair it and now it's out again”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2022
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“The vehicle has a continental system in it that I cannot explain where it came from or how it ended up in the vehicle and it has caused my vehicle to drive horribly and it will not even start a times and it has even sped out of control at times it does not allow the air system meaning heat and air conditioning to work or the touch screen and it causes all kinds of weird noises in the vehicle also has a system called autoliv in it which is something Daimler which is not part of Christ anymore I found out at this time”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2022
“After filling the car with gasoline, I get a strong odor of gasoline in the cabin of the car. After the fuel level gets to about 7/8 full the issue goes away. After further inspection the odor seems to be strongest in the passenger side aft wheel well. Excessive fuel vapors are harmful to people and could cause explosion or fire.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2021
“The car won't tell me when I'm too close to another vehicle now and I can't use the cruise control either and the steering wheel is shaking while driving”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Aug 2021
“The problem I have is with the engine coolant system and the vehicles electrical system the cooling system is not operating the way that is supposed to be in the electrical system keeps malfunctioning the check engine light keeps coming on and off the car is not idling the way that is supposed to be idling I've already replaced the humidity control module three timesAnd when I'm on the highway if I go to fast the front of the car start shaking”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2020
“Told tipm module must be replaced at a cost of $3,000.00. Have had past intermittent problems with windows rolling up and down on their own, doors locking & unlocking on their own, air conditioning intermittently working and burned out alternator. Incidences have happened while stationary and in motion, on highway. Latest incidence was air conditioning failure on 4/26/19.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2019
“The dealership diagnosed it with bad lifters. While driving the car the check engine light starts flashing , bad fuel fumes and shuts the gas off . I have to veer off the road to avoid getting hit . The dealership said there is a backorder on lifters 6 months. I not able to drive it very far because of the gas fumes and the worry of breaking down . Need some answers asap!”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2019
“Complete engine failure hwy speed, no brakes....timing chain break massive damage to engine. Thankfully this happened at 130 in the morning! Fca not warranting a recall warranty.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2011 Chrysler 300C reliable?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Chrysler 300C. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.