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2007 Chrysler 300C engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 2007 Chrysler 300C, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
27 19% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
85,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 3
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2007 Chrysler 300C Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 85,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 4 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 0 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 2 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 8 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 3 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 85,000 miles
Based on 24 complaints that include mileage. 25% 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 miles4
20k to 40k miles0
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles2
80k to 100k miles8
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles3
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 3 fires.

What owners wrote

I heard a warning like a tire blow out. Then I saw smoke from driver's side.. Nothing came on the dashboard. There was no warning on the dashboard at all.

Reported at 114,000 miles, September 2013 Fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300c. While undergoing a state inspection, the technician heard a knocking sound at 900-1000 rpm's. He stated that it may be caused by the piston rods or bearings. The dealer replaced the driver side catalytic converter, but the failure remained. The dealer will replace the short block, but the parts are currently unavailable. The contact was also informed that the transmission may need to be replaced, but this will be confirmed after further diagnosis.

Reported at 2,524 miles, April 2008

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