2011 Chrysler 300 problems
Owners have filed 266 complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 45.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of air bags at 10.2%.
Complaints266
Crashes11
Fires13
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 45.5% · 121
Air bags 10.2% · 27
Engine 6.8% · 18
Service brakes 6.0% · 16
Fuel/propulsion system 4.1% · 11
Unknown or other 4.1% · 11
Electronic stability control (ESC) 4.1% · 11
Steering 2.6% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 13 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler 300 in this data, 2011 sits 8th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 25 mph, the battery charge mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,130. Electrical system · reported at 61,130 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin not available. Electrical system
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 60 mph, the collision, abs, and traction warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the power steering failed and the wipers activated independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 10/31/14*lj updated 4/28/2015 Electrical system · reported at 69,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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