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Chrysler 300CModel year report

2013 Chrysler 300C Problems

Compared with other Chrysler 300C years

Typical for this model

51/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2011

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,000miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Chrysler 300C (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300C. The part named most often is electrical system, with 23 complaints (66% of the total), followed by engine (4) and air bags (3). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 28% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 6 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 97 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Chrysler 300C model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 51 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I was in a car accident in july . My car was towed to Chrysler in alex va my car was diagnosed correctly the car stalled was smoking steering brakes air bag all were issues. Dealer had my car 7/29-9/6.my car steering wheel was tight driving I report it to the dealer verbally by email with no response. Two weeks after receiving my car back it safe battery mode light came on and broke down I received a jump start twice to restart my car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11030615, filed 2017-09, 67,000 miles

Engine: “On more than 20 occasions, while traveling at speeds in excess of 60 MPH, the vehicle abruptly 'shuts off'. Everything is completely off. Engine, powertrain, power steering and power brakes. Sometimes there's a warning light that flashes after the shut down that looks like a reddish orange sideways z lighting bolt. The check engine goes on sometimes and other times it does not. When it goes on it sometimes stays on and sometimes it disappears. I've had 2 Chrysler dealers and 1 independent mechanic run diagnostics and no one can pinpoint the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11152923, filed 2018-11, 150,000 miles

Air bags: “Airbag light on driver dash keeps coming on and dinging indicating something not working properly. Chrysler dealer did not know how to fix. Went to other auto repair to get fixed. They replaced driver seatbelt buckle pretensioner deployment control circuit for $551. It occurred while driving in all circumstances. Happened a year earlier also and separate auto repair adjusted it but this time they replaced it to be safe.”

NHTSA complaint #11128323, filed 2018-09, 70,000 miles

Other or unknown: “I just want you all know that my 2013 Chrysler 300 alternator was burned in the side street. Why is my vehicle is not covered my the alternator recall this very dangerous that can cause a deadly accident to my family. Please take a look at this part recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11010324, filed 2017-07, 126,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

28% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 42,000 and 83,000 miles.

4%0–104%10–2520%25–5032%50–7516%75–10020%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2017192018201920222024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Chrysler 300C in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 97 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 97 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler 300C

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016731,0000———Not enough data
20151241,0000———Not enough data
20141160,0000———Not enough data
20133570,0000——51 · TypicalStable
20121573,0000———Stable
20112558,4500——49 · TypicalStable
20101099,0001———Not enough data
20091165,0001———Not enough data
200830123,0001——50 · TypicalRising
200711264,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200669876,5261—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200528880,0002—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Chrysler 300C model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Chrysler 300C have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300C as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Chrysler 300C is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 23 complaints (66% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2013 Chrysler 300C been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Chrysler 300C reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 42,000 and 83,000 miles; 28% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.