2010 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Chrysler 300, 9% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,050 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 35mph with the AC on the car shut down. I was able to coast to stop and re-start the car after a few minutes. Several days later the car shut down again at 40 miles per hour. With no power steering the car was difficult to get over to the side of the road. Car started again after several tries and I made it home.”
NHTSA complaint #10596404, filed 2014-06, 55,100 miles“While driving on my way to work I was pulling up to a stop sign before merging onto busy traffic on a main road when my car cut off. I tried starting it again but it would turn over but it would not stay running. After tow attempts I stopped trying turned on my hazards and signaled for the cars behind to try to go around (as this was not easy as I was blocking traffic). No warning lights were on, or came on previously, I maintained adequate 3000 mi oil changes, and maintenance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10907301, filed 2016-09, 65,000 miles“On 1/12/2017 I took my Chrysler 300 to moore Chrysler because of a growling noise in the engine they said they didn't know what it was so they kept it two days called said it was done payed 1517.99 dollars drove it home, pulled in the garage heard the same sound as when I took in the first time called them told me bring it back for another 1400.00 dollars we'll look at it no way took to a man who builds engines for a living he took the oil cap off put his ear down to the engine and said your timing chain guides are gone there rubbing metal to metal and if you don't get it fixed you will blow…”
NHTSA complaint #10980999, filed 2017-04, 69,983 miles“On May 9th I went to pick up my check and I freaking ran over run over a big rock in the street and it it put like a little hole in my oil pan well this is my first car I've had already my second car I haven't had it for that long so what I did was I'm going to try to get home as the oil slowly leaking out but I was going to try to get home and I drive for like for like 3 minutes at like 20 at like 25 miles per hour 30 miles per hour and like probably like three or four minutes from that incident and I stopped before that too to get the money and then I tried to raise home whatever I'm…”
NHTSA complaint #11424261, filed 2021-07“One morning my husband was on his way to work around 6 am when suddenly the car shut off with no warning or indicator. The car was still under the manufacturer warranty so we had the car towed to the dealer where we purchased it (carmax). Upon further review we were told the engine blew due to sludge build up and they needed our maintenance receipts. Even after provided the documents for the last year they still refused to cover it under the warranty because Chrysler doesn't cover sludge build up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565599, filed 2014-02Related service bulletins
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10055165Feb 1, 2014Dodge/chrysler: see document search button for owner letter. Due to an engine fractured timing chain guide, the timing chain in engine will break and would result in severe…
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 25 | 11% |
| 2013 | 36 | 12% |
| 2012 | 58 | 14% |
| 2011 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 10% |
| 2008 | 53 | 7% |
| 2007 | 36 | 7% |
| 2006 | 166 | 17% |
| 2005 | 51 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chrysler 300
57 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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