2013 Chrysler 300 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 131about this part
- Share
- 43%of 306 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 131 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Chrysler 300, 43% of the 306 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 16 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I turned on the vehicle and after few minutes the car shows battery mode on the screen. Right after that the vehicle smells with a strong burn fume from the engine. Then the vehicle turned off and went dead no electrical power at all. Thanks god I was parked when all this happened. No one was able to jump the car with another battery to get it started.”
NHTSA complaint #11100779, filed 2018-06, 55,000 miles“In november 2014 I received a safety recall p60 / NHTSA 14v-634 indicating the alternator diodes have an issue, causing failure to engine, or possible fire. I have been unable to get the alternator repaired, or replaced. The dealer, and manufacture is telling me they do not have the parts, and I am afraid to drive my car. Please assist is getting this issue fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10704289, filed 2015-04, 7,000 miles“I drove my car in the morning. It seemed like it was going to stall when driving home. Parked the car. Latter got in my carto start it and it made a odd sound. I looked at the dash and check engine light. Lightning bolt. Anti lock wer lit. Ive not been able to start my car since. 3 months. 2013 Chrysler 300 touring. It started reading 2 codes p0850 now its reading 7 codes. Never got it to turn over. Also my battery is draining.”
NHTSA complaint #11066579, filed 2018-02, 107,807 miles“I was stop at the gas station awaiting in line and the safe battery mode light came on and the car haisited and several warnings light came on it blinked orange on the dash. I was given a jumpstart and it didn't start I jumpstarted the car again and it started. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030008, filed 2017-09, 68,000 miles“No apparent driving problem. Message came on dash battery saver mode . Comments on internet about others having this issue may indicate alternator to fail and car engine cuts out unexpectedly. This did not happen to me yet but I am concerned and will contact Chrysler as soon as holiday is over.”
NHTSA complaint #10661126, filed 2014-11, 21,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Chrysler 300 2011–2014, Dodge Charger 2011–2014, Challenger 2011–2014 +2 more
- 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Chrysler 300 2011–2014, Dodge Charger 2011–2014, Challenger 2011–2014 +2 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 22 | 36% |
| 2018 | 69 | 45% |
| 2017 | 29 | 35% |
| 2016 | 15 | 20% |
| 2015 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 | 72 | 30% |
| 2013 | 131 | 43% |
| 2012 | 212 | 50% |
| 2011 | 119 | 60% |
| 2010 | 23 | 19% |
| 2009 | 25 | 30% |
| 2008 | 502 | 70% |
| 2007 | 57 | 11% |
| 2006 | 95 | 9% |
| 2005 | 99 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chrysler 300
58 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody 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 28, 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