Chrysler 300C Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 1,254 consumer complaints across the 12 model years of the Chrysler 300C (2005–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 698. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (499 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 300C model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 31,000 | 0 | 135 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 12 | 41,000 | 0 | 150 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 11 | 60,000 | 0 | 123 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 35 | 70,000 | 0 | 97 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2012 | 15 | 73,000 | 0 | 94 | — | Stable |
| 2011 | 25 | 58,450 | 0 | 71 | 49 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 10 | 99,000 | 1 | 46 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 11 | 65,000 | 1 | 40 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 30 | 123,000 | 1 | 44 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2007 | 112 | 64,000 | 1 | 43 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 698 | 76,526 | 1 | 37 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 288 | 80,000 | 2 | 34 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system499 33%
- Engine367 24%
- Transmission and drivetrain208 14%
- Electrical system170 11%
- Air bags89 5.8%
- Other or unknown84 5.5%
- Steering74 4.8%
- Vehicle speed control38 2.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2005: “After I refuel my car, it always smells like gas inside the cab. I recently looked to see where it is coming from, and found it on the passenger side back seat. The transfer pump has a puddle of gasoline on the back side of it. I did some research and found that other people who have this make and model car are also experiencing the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11386090, filed 2021-01, 189,000 miles2006: “My Chrysler 330 when filling up gas tank ,shuts off frequently when driving..I have no brakes,power steering,& engine shutoff..I was able to pull off highway & roads w/ luck 7 not causing any accidents..I think NHTSA # on this issue is-pe-13016..it is a dangerous situation that I hope gets corrected asap..thx for your help...this happen 3 plus times...”
NHTSA complaint #11342355, filed 2020-07, 1 miles2012: “Car started miss firing one cold morning. Shakes at low RPM and throws a cel. Barely over 100k miles and it ticking very loudly which makes me believe it is the rocker arms. Now instead of being covered the cost to repair I have to pay out of pocket on a car I am still financing. Simply ridiculous , never owning a Chrysler ever again.”
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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. Methodology