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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

Engine complaints by mileage, 2011 Chrysler 300 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 47,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 2 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 2 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 47,000 miles
Based on 16 complaints that include mileage. 69% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles2
80k to 100k miles2
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

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.

Reported at 34,000 miles, October 2013 Fire

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.

Reported at 48,000 miles, September 2014 Fire

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