2011 Chrysler 300
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Chrysler 300 has 266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (45% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the key fob failed, and would not unlock the vehicle. the contact was able to enter the vehicle after using the key manually, but the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was in the process . ⚠️ 12 fire reports filed.
266
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
3.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
121 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED, AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AFTER USING THE KEY MANUALLY, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS IN THE PROCESS
- • AT LESS THAT SIX-HUNDRED MILES ON NEW VEHICLE HAD A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTROLLING FUEL TO ENGINE. ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER (ECU) FAULTY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO BE DUMPED INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS.
- • FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AS SYSTEM OFF AND CAUSES IMMEDIATE DECELERATION WHEN NO FRONT END COLLISION WAS IMMINATE RESULTING IN VEHICLE ALMOST BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *KB
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED, AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AFTER USING THE KEY MANUALLY, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS IN THE PROCESS ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
27 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE AIR BAG WIRES; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V118000(AIR BAGS). THE RECALL WAS SCHEDULED TO BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2013. THE REMEDY PART CONTINUED TO REMAIN UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V118000 (AIR BAGS ) ON JUNE 2, 2013. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER IN ORDER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BUT THEY STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE AIR BAG WIRES; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
20 complaints- • AT LESS THAT SIX-HUNDRED MILES ON NEW VEHICLE HAD A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTROLLING FUEL TO ENGINE. ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER (ECU) FAULTY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO BE DUMPED INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM THE EXACT REPAIRS. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR
- • HAS HAD A RECALL SAYING IT CAN CAUSE FIRE IF NOT REPLACE; TOOK IN FOR REPAIR. TIRE GAUGE IS ALWAYS WRONG SHORT FUSE ON ALL LIGHTERS AND COMPONENTS CHECK ENGINE WENT ON AND KNOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THEY NEED TO REPLACE A MALFUNCTIONING CYLINDER HEAD ON A 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V6 ENGINE.. *TR
“AT LESS THAT SIX-HUNDRED MILES ON NEW VEHICLE HAD A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTROLLING FUEL TO ENGINE. ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER (ECU) FAULTY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO BE DUMPED INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
19 complaints- • 2011 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL FOR VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED CHRYSLER FAILED TO NOTIFY HIM ABOUT A MAJOR RECALL AND THEY FAILED TO CORRECT THE RECALL ISSUE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE CONSUMER CAME ACROSS THE RECALL, BY READING ABOUT IT IN THE NEWSPAPER. AFTER CO
- • WAS IN A TRIP IN SAN ANTONIO, TX TOWARDS SIX FLAGS THEIR IS HILLS WELL COMING DOWN ONE TO STOP AT THE LIGHT THE CAR DINT WANT TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP AND THE WAS A VERY UGLY NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES AND NO IT WAS NOT THE ANTI-BRAKES BECAUSE THAT SOUNDS DIFFERENT. TOOK IN TO NEAREST DEALER TO TAK
- • I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, WHEN A MESSAGE POP UP SAYING THE CAR WAS OPERATING ON RESERVE BATTERY POWER, ABS/ESC, LIGHTS CAME ON FOLLOWED BY THE BRAKE LIGHTS, CAR THEN LOST POWER, I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO A SAFE LOCATION. I BOUGHT A $200. BATTERY, THE CAR IS STILL DEAD, CALL THE DEALER, BUT HAVE NOT T
“2011 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL FOR VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED CHRYSLER FAILED TO NOTIFY HIM ABOUT A MAJOR RECALL AND THEY FAILED TO CORRECT THE RECALL ISSUE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE CONSUMER CAME ACROSS THE RECALL, BY READING ABOUT IT IN THE NEWSPAPER. AFTER CO”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
15 complaints- • AT LESS THAT SIX-HUNDRED MILES ON NEW VEHICLE HAD A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTROLLING FUEL TO ENGINE. ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER (ECU) FAULTY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO BE DUMPED INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK IT WOULD SPILL OUT. THE FUEL FILLER NECK CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO MALFUNCTION. THE FUEL FUMES WOULD ALSO LINGER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHICH MADE HER SICK ON THE STOMACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T
- • AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK, I NOTICED THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND AN ODOR OF GAS WAS PRESENT IN AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE. THEY CHECKED FOR A GAS LEAK AND FOUND IT UNDER THE REAR SEAT. I WILL QUOTE THE INVOICE (165567) DAYTON ANDREWS INC.. "FOUND GAS DRIPPING OF SIDE FOR GAS TA
“AT LESS THAT SIX-HUNDRED MILES ON NEW VEHICLE HAD A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTROLLING FUEL TO ENGINE. ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER (ECU) FAULTY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO BE DUMPED INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 266 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED, AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AFTER USING THE KEY MANUALLY, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS IN THE PROCESS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE AIR BAG WIRES; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: AT LESS THAT SIX-HUNDRED MILES ON NEW VEHICLE HAD A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTROLLING FUEL TO ENGINE. ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER (ECU) FAULTY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO BE DUMPED INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: 2011 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL FOR VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED CHRYSLER FAILED TO NOTIFY HIM ABOUT A MAJOR RECALL AND THEY FAILED TO CORRECT THE RECALL ISSUE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE CONSUMER CAME ACROSS THE RECALL, BY READING ABOUT IT IN THE NEWSPAPER. AFTER CO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chrysler 300 — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 266
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 12
- Crash reports
- 7
- Injury reports
- 5
- Segment avg
- 80
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