2011 Chrysler 300C problems
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chrysler 300C. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 31% of complaints. Next are engine (17%) and fuel system (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 31% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 56,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a fire; 3 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2011 ranks 6th most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the Chrysler 300C with enough data (1 complaint in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300c. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The battery and fcw off indicators illuminated and the instrument cluster failed and went blank. Additionally, smoke appeared under the driver's seat. The vehicle was towed to dempsey dodge chrysler jeep II (1000 e us highway, plano, il 60546) where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300c. When the vehicle was started, a grinding sound was heard coming from the front wheel wells. In addition, the check engine, stabilitrak, and hazard warning indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed a smoke odor and the inside of the vehicle filled up with smoke. The smoke originated under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was initially unable to exit the vehicle due to the automatic lock feature.
Recall 17v-435 for alternator diode potential fire has been out since june of 2007. We signed onto the list to be notified of when the parts are in, but we have never received a notice. Looking now, we see that the status still shows awaiting parts. So, this is a followup complaint that if this is important enough to warrant a recall, we are now in the 6th month following. Doesn't NHTSA think enough time has elapsed to have the parts to repair this safety hazard?
Certain chrysler 300c that were manufactured during the year 2011 that are not listed as a specific 2011 should be listed in the data base as for recalls with the following issues: ABS/ESC system. This should include the drive shaft heat shield. It shows to interfere when driving the vehicle by accelerating.