Is the 2013 Chrysler 300 reliable?

The 2013 Chrysler 300 has 402 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.8x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2013 Chrysler 300?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (131 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (58 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (38 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2013 Chrysler 300?

Yes, there are 6 recall(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Contact any Chrysler dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to charge a 2013 Chrysler 300?

The 2013 Chrysler 300 has an EPA rating of 22 MPGe. At the current US average residential electricity rate, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $3493. State rates vary significantly — see the interactive calculator on this page.

How much does it cost to insure a 2013 Chrysler 300?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2013 Chrysler 300 is approximately $1,708/year (ev-mainstream class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Does the 2013 Chrysler 300 qualify for tax credits?

The federal EV tax credit (Section 30D) expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. If purchased before that date, the 2013 Chrysler 300 may still qualify on the 2025 tax return. State-level incentives remain active in 13+ states — see the incentives section on this page for details.

2013 Chrysler 300

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2013 Chrysler 300 has 402 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.8x the segment average of 142. The most common issue is electrical problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: message "battery in safe mode" comes on at about 11 to 15 mph. this is a two month old car with only 2100 miles. when i spoke to the dealership the person stated that it would come on at start up. it didn't. when i said there were several cases reported on the forums, such as the 300c forum, reporti. There are 6 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 22 fire reports filed.

22 fire reports 25 crash reports 24 injuries

402

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

2.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

131 complaints

33%

• MESSAGE "BATTERY IN SAFE MODE" COMES ON AT ABOUT 11 TO 15 MPH. THIS IS A TWO MONTH OLD CAR WITH ONLY 2100 MILES. WHEN I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE PERSON STATED THAT IT WOULD COME ON AT START UP. IT DIDN'T. WHEN I SAID THERE WERE SEVERAL CASES REPORTED ON THE FORUMS, SUCH AS THE 300C FORUM, REPORTI
• ELECTRONIC SHIFTER FREQUENTLY, UNABLE TO CHANGE FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE OR REVERSE TO DRIVE IN A TIMELY MANNER. SITUATION: STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, AUTO IN DRIVE, TO AVOID AN ONCOMING VEHICLE MUST SHIFT INTO REVERSE. OFTEN RESULT: 1(FOOT MUST BE ON BRAKE, THEN D>P, OR D>N, OR D STAYS D, OR A
• THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CHRYSLER 300C ARE TERRIBLE. ON HIGH BEAM THEY ARE IN THE TREES, LOW BEAM THEY ARE STRAIGHT AHEAD NO SIDE LIGHTING. NOT A SAFE SITUATION. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 16 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“MESSAGE "BATTERY IN SAFE MODE" COMES ON AT ABOUT 11 TO 15 MPH. THIS IS A TWO MONTH OLD CAR WITH ONLY 2100 MILES. WHEN I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE PERSON STATED THAT IT WOULD COME ON AT START UP. IT DIDN'T. WHEN I SAID THERE WERE SEVERAL CASES REPORTED ON THE FORUMS, SUCH AS THE 300C FORUM, REPORTI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2013 Chrysler 300

Based on 285 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 41K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 40K mi · 38 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

LIGHTING

In line with typicalmedian 23K mi · 12 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 32K mi · 12 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

VISIBILITY

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SUSPENSION

In line with typicalmedian 5K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 11K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (6)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE15/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Charging Cost Calculator for 2013 Chrysler 300

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local electricity price)

Per year

$3,461

Per month

$288

Per mile

28.8¢

kWh/mi

1.53

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2013 Chrysler 300

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,708

Full coverage / month

$142

Liability only / year

$638

vs US avg

+2%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (ev-mainstream)1.18x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1708

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Chrysler New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Chrysler. If you're buying a used 2013 300, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Chrysler dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

EV Incentives for 2013 Chrysler 300

Updated 2026-07

Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30

Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.

State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)

CaliforniaUp to $12,000

Clean Cars 4 All

ColoradoUp to $5,000

Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit

ConnecticutUp to $4,250

CHEAPR (Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate)

DelawareUp to $2,500

Clean Vehicle Rebate

IllinoisUp to $4,000

Illinois EV Rebate Program

MarylandUp to $3,000

Excise Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

MassachusettsUp to $3,500

MOR-EV

New JerseyUp to $4,000

Charge Up New Jersey

New YorkUp to $2,000

Drive Clean Rebate

OregonUp to $7,500

Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate

PennsylvaniaUp to $3,000

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

Rhode IslandUp to $2,500

DRIVEEV

TexasUp to $2,500

Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive

VermontUp to $5,000

Incentive Program for New Electric Vehicles

See full state-by-state EV incentive details

Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 402 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: MESSAGE "BATTERY IN SAFE MODE" COMES ON AT ABOUT 11 TO 15 MPH. THIS IS A TWO MONTH OLD CAR WITH ONLY 2100 MILES. WHEN I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE PERSON STATED THAT IT WOULD COME ON AT START UP. IT DIDN'T. WHEN I SAID THERE WERE SEVERAL CASES REPORTED ON THE FORUMS, SUCH AS THE 300C FORUM, REPORTI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR'S GAS PEDAL BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE. YOU CAN NOT ACCELERATE. IN MULTIPLE INCIDENCES, I HAVE BEEN NEARLY HIT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO MY ABRUPT LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR WAS FINE. IN THE FI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 06/25/2013 VEHICLE STALLED AT 60 MPH, COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE FORCING ME OFF ROAD. 3485 MILES ON NEW VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, STATED REPAIRED GEAR RATIO, TEST DROVE 25 MI AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. 07/18/2013 4000 MILES ON NEW VEHICLE DRIVING HOME FROM DINNER WITH 2 AND 4YR OLD CHILDREN IN BACKSEATS,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: I WAS DRIVING ON KEERANS STREET ON FORT BRAGG, NC AT APROX 30MPH WHEN I WAS HIT BY A 2012 CHEVY EXPRESS 3500 DUE TO HIS FAILURE TO YIELD AT APPROX 25MPH. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE WHIPLASH CAUSED NECK INJURY AND BACK INJURY. CHRYSLER INFORMED ME THAT IT REQUIRES A MINIMUM SPEED OF 20MPH TO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 6 recalls have been completed — free at any Chrysler dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)