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2013 Chrysler 300 Brakes Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
5%of 306 total for the year
Median mileage
39,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Chrysler 300, 5% of the 306 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Speed sensor and sensor wheel hub have been replaced on two wheels to reactivate ABS and speed control that failed. Equipment error message appeared on my display screen informing me of the failure. Car was moving when the message appeared.”

NHTSA complaint #11255403, filed 2019-09, 39,000 miles

“I entered the intersection cars were in front of me. I slightly touched my brakes and the car stalled and didn't and wouldn't get speed of exhaustion. A car came speeding the opposite direction and collided into the rear of vehicle. I contacted Chrysler recall center and they refused to take the car back or forward the call to upper management. I spoke with drake dm1915 this morning that wasn't helpful or sentimental to the issues. Very arrogant and unconcerned. …”

NHTSA complaint #10692931, filed 2015-03, 18,000 miles

“The brake would not press down to start vehicle, it felt as if there was a mass amount of air pressure locking the brake so the car could not be started. This is now the third time this has happened randomly.”

NHTSA complaint #10648562, filed 2014-10, 10,000 miles

“The ABS and transaction light came on. Called a local dealer who said bring in for service. Three miles up the highway the car suffered a total system failure. The vehicle would not go into park or any gear. The towing company had problems flat bedding the car to my dealer route 18 Chrysler in east brunswick nj. Upon repair the dealer indicated that left driver side ABS system failed. The onboard computers stored dttc codes both for the transmission and ABS systems. No one knows why the transmission failed to allow the car to be driven. …”

NHTSA complaint #10735372, filed 2015-07, 16,960 miles

“It says a recall on my car was fixed 2014 I purchased vehicle 2022, but just recently it has started just shutting off while driving it. Completely dying. Simular to the alternator recall P60”

NHTSA complaint #11556377, filed 2023-11

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023350%
2022120%
202115%
201935%
201832%
201756%
201634%
20151010%
2014156%
2013165%
2012338%
20111910%
201032%
200967%
2008223%
2007265%
2006394%
2005202%

Other parts of the 2013 Chrysler 300

Electrical system
131 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
58 complaints
Engine
36 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Electronic stability control
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
17 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology