2014 Chrysler 300C

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Chrysler 300C has 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300c. while reversing, the vehicle independently shifted into park without warning. on another occasion, while the vehicle was at a complete stop, the vehicle independently shifted into park when the accelerator pedal was depressed. as a result, the vehicle jerke.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

29%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO PARK WITHOUT WARNING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JERKE
• WHEN IN PARK MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MY WIFE RECORD IT ON VIDEO FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED WHEN PARKING PARTIALLY ON ICE. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TURNED AGAINST THE ROLL OF THE VEHICLE.
• TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, OK TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS CAUSING THE CAR TO HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BE CUT OFF AND RESTARTED IN ORDER TO RE-ENGAGE TRANSMISSION.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO PARK WITHOUT WARNING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JERKE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

21%

• WHEN ADJUSTING THE PEDALS WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD, USING THE SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE PEDALS WENT DOWN TOWARD THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE'S RPM INCREASED. I DIDN'T NOTICE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AT FIRST AND THEN THE ENGINES RPM INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SPEED JUMPED TO 75 MPH. I TRIED BAKI
• THE MODULAR FOR THE BACK UP CAMERA IS NOT WORKING.
• BACKUP CAMERA FLICKERS AND SHOWS A MIRROR FLIP IMAGE OF WHAT EXACTLY IS THERE. IT IS NO LONGER A RELIABLE SAFETY ACCESSORY. MANY OWNERS IN DIFFERENT CHRYSLER CAR GROUPS REPORT COMPLETE FAILURE AND ISSUES WITH THEIR BACKUP CAMERAS. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN ADJUSTING THE PEDALS WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD, USING THE SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE PEDALS WENT DOWN TOWARD THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE'S RPM INCREASED. I DIDN'T NOTICE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AT FIRST AND THEN THE ENGINES RPM INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SPEED JUMPED TO 75 MPH. I TRIED BAKI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

14%

• WHEN I LOCK MY DOORS AND WALK AWAY THEY REOPEN BY THEMSELFS. THIS HAPPENS WHILE PARKED.
• CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY CUTS ON AND OFF. AT TIMES WHEN IT DOES COME BACK IN THE IMAGE IS INVERTED. THE PICTURE IS CLEAR BUT EVERYTHING IN IT IS ON THE WRONG SIDE. I ALMOST HIT A CAR BECAUSE THE CAMERA SHOWED IT ON MY LEFT BUT THE CAR WAS ACTUALLY ON MY RIGHT. CAMERA ALMOST ALWAYS MALFUNCTIONS WHILE RE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN I LOCK MY DOORS AND WALK AWAY THEY REOPEN BY THEMSELFS. THIS HAPPENS WHILE PARKED.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

14%

• WHEN IN PARK MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MY WIFE RECORD IT ON VIDEO FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED WHEN PARKING PARTIALLY ON ICE. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TURNED AGAINST THE ROLL OF THE VEHICLE.
• The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while he was adjusting the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN IN PARK MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MY WIFE RECORD IT ON VIDEO FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED WHEN PARKING PARTIALLY ON ICE. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TURNED AGAINST THE ROLL OF THE VEHICLE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints

• WHEN IN PARK MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MY WIFE RECORD IT ON VIDEO FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED WHEN PARKING PARTIALLY ON ICE. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TURNED AGAINST THE ROLL OF THE VEHICLE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 14 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO PARK WITHOUT WARNING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JERKE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WHEN ADJUSTING THE PEDALS WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD, USING THE SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE PEDALS WENT DOWN TOWARD THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE'S RPM INCREASED. I DIDN'T NOTICE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AT FIRST AND THEN THE ENGINES RPM INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SPEED JUMPED TO 75 MPH. I TRIED BAKI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: WHEN I LOCK MY DOORS AND WALK AWAY THEY REOPEN BY THEMSELFS. THIS HAPPENS WHILE PARKED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: WHEN IN PARK MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MY WIFE RECORD IT ON VIDEO FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED WHEN PARKING PARTIALLY ON ICE. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TURNED AGAINST THE ROLL OF THE VEHICLE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)