2011 Chrysler 300 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 300, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Alternator caught on fire while engine was stopped\car parked while driving on interstate, the battery indicator came on, indicating a problem with the charging system. I continued on to my destination about 3 miles. When I turned the car off, there was an obvious smell of something being "hot" and I raised the hood to see if I could see it. The alternator was obviously very hot, and slightly smoking. Assuming it was ok now that I had turned it off, I went inside the building to call the dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine stalled as the battery saver warning indicator illuminated and smoke started to emit from the vent. The problem recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chrysler 300
- Electrical system 121 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints