Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I own a 2009 Chrysler 300c is exhibiting the following circumstances. Stall is leading to unnecessary endangerment of my and other highway users' survivability. This automatically raises the risk of death for consumers utilizing the roadways be it two lane or multi- lanes, city or rural roads. My 2009 Chrysler 300c is supposed to be a high performance vehicle and these deficiencies only add insult to injury. I do not believe the excuse of "we don't know" will satisfy the family of a loved one lost in a vehicle accident. I request a fail-safe protection when the following defects exist, I.e. Stall, sudden shutdown, loss of power, and in traffic appears out of the ordinary. …
Car was cutting out at random times while driving. Sometimes it would restart itself within 5 seconds sometimes I had to throw it in neutral and restart it. Sometimes all the lights would come on the dash, sometimes no lights. Was not generating a code. It happened at all speeds, very dangerous. Twice I took it in and they couldn't fix it. I thought about it and was suspicious of the key. I put the car in park, started it and tapped on the key. The car stalled. I did this while driving also. I took it to the dealer, told them what I discovered and they replaced the winn(?) module for the small sum of $472.00. The module is where the key goes in. It's my understanding that some other Chrysler vehicles have been recalled for this problem. They obviously didn't get mine. This happened this summer.
This car has a plastic key fob used as the key. Sometimes I turn the key and nothing happens. I have replaced the battery repeatedly in the fob itself. I wish it had a metal key so I could figure out if it is something in the ignition or in the fob itself. I'm afraid I am going to lose power when driving and crash. The dealer said a new ignition is over $1000 but I am not convinced this will solve my issue. I am also afraid an electrical problem could make my airbags not work or a fire inside. I know Chrysler has recalled 2 million cars for ignition issues but mine has not been included thus far and I'm not sure why. I do not think the problem will magically correct itself, but it is intermittent with no rhyme or reason just depends
While driving at highway speed, the car completely shut down. The engine, interior lights, exterior lights, power steering, and power brakes all shut down. The car effectively was moving on a busy highway with no power. I had to pull over to the road side thru traffic and the car had to restart the car. This has started to happen frequently. I noticed that there were recalls on years prior to and after this year for ignition key issues. I only use the key while driving with no key ring attached. In the last few weeks this has occurred 4 times while at highway speed. In the year that I have owned it, this has happened at lower speeds but less frequently. I am now working evening hours and the lights shutting down has become a bigger issue.
My wife went to santa rose to visit her sister, parked the car in drive way later that day went to go out again the car would not start. Called aaa to help out the man could not find the problem. I had to rent a trailer to bring it home 50+ miles away from where we live. My mechanic found that the ignition was dead but the batter was charged. His test brought him to look at the (win and the (PCM )as being the issue at hand. We have grand children and she looks after then, this could have been a more serious problem then just a pain in the [redacted].
Got in car to drive, driver seat warm (thought due to parked in phoenix sun). But within 10 minutes unbearable heat driver seat, needed 2 pads to protect. Seat heater was off, no light, but I toggled switch to see if help, it did not. Car parked at work 15 minutes after starting journey. 2 1/2 hrs later person in parking lot noted smoke coming from inside car, called fire department. They noted inside full of smoke and glow under driver seat. Opened door to extinguish fire and car burst into flames ala the movie backdraft. Entire interior melted.
Drivers side seat warmer burned a hole through the seat cover and burned a hole through the coat I was wearing. I was driving on the highway when I felt 'pinching' on my lower back and smelled a burning odor. I turned off the seat warmer and drove the vehicle home. I was instructed by by my local Chrysler dealer to call Chrysler directly and get case number. Did so.. Case number 75085832. Never received a call back after 4 follow up calls. Dealer will not fix until Chrysler looks at it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler 300. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to vero beach Dodge (currently renamed vatland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, located at 855 south, us-1, vero beach, fl 32962, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. The VIN was not available.
2009 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden power loss while driving. The consumer stated all of the electronics in the vehicle went dead. There was no warning. He was able to restart the vehicle. On Sunday March 21, 2016, the vehicle lost all power again, without prior warning. The engine instantly stopped running, forcing the consumer to man handle the vehicle without power steering or brakes. Updated 04/21/16.
Car will not start when ignition switch is turned on. The alarm that indicates door is open still works but the car will not operate any other electrical functions like the windows, radio, lights, etc. I contacted Chrysler and was told that no recall existed for the vehicle. However, I think this is a problem other consumers have also experienced and would like to see this matter investigated and resolved, if possible.
Electrical complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2009 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Chrysler 300, 30% of the model year's 84 complaints. The component named most often is horn (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Chrysler 300 electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2009 Chrysler 300, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Chrysler 300 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.