2011 Chrysler 300 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 200 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,285miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Chrysler 300, 4% of the 200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,285 miles.
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.
“I was driving and my battery safe mode light was on. The vehicle all of a sudden began displaying other lights such as my engine light and a car with skid lines below it light. All of a sudden I lost power in my navigation system while driving my other lights began to turn ( mind you it is 9:30 on halloween night). My car begins to stall while I have my son, and 3 other children in the car. Luckily I was able to pull off of the road (safely with my lights out) into a school. Never one did I get a warning that my car would shut completely down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652306, filed 2014-11, 55,000 miles“While coming a stop, the instrument panel showed a 'system error' light and the vehicle shut down. It would not restart and was completely dead. Traffic was impeded and a series of accidents were narrowly avoided. After towing it to the dealer, I'm told that the likely culprit is the alternator which are known to go out on these cars, right around the expiration of the warranty, according to the service technician. Warranty on this part is 36,000 miles and my car was at 36,650 miles. After yelling and screaming, the technician said he could lower the cost from $1,100 to $900. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608662, filed 2014-07, 36,650 miles“On october 11, 2014 I had driven my car twice that day. That evening while dropping my little cousin back home, my car started sputtering, lights started blinking and the car cut off and would not turn back on. It was completely dead, no power or nothing. I am highly disappointed in Chrysler. I have had this car not even five months and this has happened. Now it's just sitting in my yard and I am having to catch a taxi to work. It to beautiful of a car to just sit there. I took it to the dealership and they completed a diagnostic and said it was the alternator and they want $800.00 to repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10648679, filed 2014-10“The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the head lamps were fogged on the inside of the casing, making it difficult to see at night. The dealer replaced the external light casing, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and assisted the contact with the repairs. The failure mileage was 8 and the current mileage was 300. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10433161, filed 2011-10, 8 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler concord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds with the headlights activated, the illumination became extremely dim and failed to project lighting to the entire road. There was a reduction in the visibility when driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the headlights functioned normally. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100.”
NHTSA complaint #10597403, filed 2014-06, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10194040Apr 2, 2021High 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…
- 10187701Dec 10, 2020Headlamp Condensation and Fogging This bulletin involves installing updated vent caps on the headlamp assembly. Customers may experience the following:One or both of the…
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- 10175072Mar 17, 2020High Beams Are Inop, Shutter Door On High Beams Open And Then Close In Cold Ambient Temperatures. DTC B1632-11 And B1636-11 Set
- 10174152Mar 17, 2020High Beams Are Inop, Shutter Door On High Beams Open And Then Close In Cold Ambient Temperatures. DTC B1632-11 And B1636-11 Set
- 10130080Aug 22, 201605182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number…
- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 9 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 17 | 7% |
| 2013 | 17 | 6% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 33 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chrysler 300
119 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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