2009 Chrysler 300C Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 55%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,030miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Chrysler 300C, 55% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,030 miles. 1 a fire, 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 on the freeway my Chrysler 300C died while I was driving in traffic going approximately 65 MPH. The vehicle just cut itself off. It lost power to the engine. This has happened a few times since I've had this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11040670, filed 2017-10, 20,123 miles“Car had 98,474 miles on odometer. Engine is mercedes design and guaranteed for 100,000. Engine blew with no warning signs or symptoms or any kind of issues. I was driving 73 MPH on I-10 when I heard a low ka-thunk , electric and oil lights lit on dash, and car began decelerating. At time, I was being tailgated by another vehicle . I hit emergency lights, driver behind me apparently got the message to drive around my vehicle although he/she had plenty of time prior to incident to do this. I was able to pull off safely to side of I-10 highway and park vehicle with emergency flashers on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11354271, filed 2020-09, 98,474 miles“While driving at highway speed engine and lights and all power equip shuts down like turning off the ignition. Lights also shut off! Usually can shift to neutral and restart engine. Sometimes it takes several tries before it keeps running. Dealer cannot find problem. No error codes stored. Afraid I will be run over on freeway!happens at different speeds at anytime. Need help!”
NHTSA complaint #11034757, filed 2017-10, 61,030 miles“While driving down road engine just stops running as if ignition was turned off! Radio stays on. Shift to neutral and able to restart it if not run over by then! Very bad safety problem! Has happened multiple times. No pattern that I can tell.”
NHTSA complaint #11004152, filed 2017-07, 59,600 miles“Engine and all electrical including lights shut off while driving at any speed. Will restart after slowing down & shifting to neutral. Have almost been run over several times! This has happened many times.”
NHTSA complaint #11122306, filed 2018-08, 65,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 1 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 | 4 | 27% |
| 2011 | 6 | 24% |
| 2010 | 3 | 30% |
| 2009 | 6 | 55% |
| 2008 | 5 | 17% |
| 2007 | 24 | 21% |
| 2006 | 243 | 35% |
| 2005 | 70 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chrysler 300C
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chrysler 300C
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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