2010 Chrysler 300 Problems & Complaints

Most common 2010 Chrysler 300 problems

• Air bags~65,000 miles
  5745%
• Electrical system~72,000 miles
  2419%
• Engine & cooling~61,000 miles
  1713%
• Other / not specified~59,000 miles
  86%
• Fuel & propulsion system~87,000 miles
  86%
• Speed control & acceleration~97,000 miles
  76%
• Body & structure~97,000 miles
  65%
• Stability & traction control~75,000 miles
  65%
• Wheels & tires~89,000 miles
  54%
• Transmission & drivetrain~70,000 miles
  43%
• Lights~126,000 miles
  43%
• Steering~55,000 miles
  32%
• Brakes~55,000 miles
  32%
• Seats~126,000 miles
  11%
• Suspension~126,000 miles
  11%
• Seat belts~257,000 miles
  11%

Share of the 127 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2010 Chrysler 300 recalls (7)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Chrysler 300:

What 2010 Chrysler 300 owners say

Air bags all 57 →

The contact owned a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while her partner was driving at 30 MPH, he crashed into a vehicle due to his vision being obstructed by the sun. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's partner was taken to the hospital by ambulance, where he was treated for whiplash, a cervical strain on his hips, and pain in his right side of his ribs. The other driver was also taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, but did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was 188,760.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was a loud popping sound and immediately afterwards flames emitted out the dashboard. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was contacted and made the contact aware that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the notice had not been sent out due to the parts not being available. The contact received the noticed five days after the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 11/06/15 updated 11/02/2017

Electrical system all 24 →

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle remained powered on without the key in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the WIN module replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V200000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 124,725.

On May 9th I went to pick up my check and I freaking ran over run over a big rock in the street and it it put like a little hole in my oil pan well this is my first car I've had already my second car I haven't had it for that long so what I did was I'm going to try to get home as the oil slowly leaking out but I was going to try to get home and I drive for like for like 3 minutes at like 20 at like 25 miles per hour 30 miles per hour and like probably like three or four minutes from that incident and I stopped before that too to get the money and then I tried to raise home whatever I'm driving and in the key pops out the addition but it always pops out the ignition crazy and s*** but then the car just like like the lights just act like they they just died on me while I was driving he pops out the lights or whatever and then I stayed that day with my car that happened at 5:00 I was …

Engine & cooling

On May 9th I went to pick up my check and I freaking ran over run over a big rock in the street and it it put like a little hole in my oil pan well this is my first car I've had already my second car I haven't had it for that long so what I did was I'm going to try to get home as the oil slowly leaking out but I was going to try to get home and I drive for like for like 3 minutes at like 20 at like 25 miles per hour 30 miles per hour and like probably like three or four minutes from that incident and I stopped before that too to get the money and then I tried to raise home whatever I'm driving and in the key pops out the addition but it always pops out the ignition crazy and s*** but then the car just like like the lights just act like they they just died on me while I was driving he pops out the lights or whatever and then I stayed that day with my car that happened at 5:00 I was …

On thanksgiving 2012 , I was coming back from out of town and driving on a highway when I looked in the rear view mirror and noticed a bit of smoke. I thought it was because the night was cold it appeared as if smoke was coming from the back of the car. However, after noticing that the smoke got a big bigger, I pulled off the side of the road. I opened the hood and there was fire coming from inside the hood where the engine was. I ordered my family including my 2 year old back out of the car as I thought it would explode. We waited until the fire department arrived but by then the flames subsided. I waited about an hour and half in the cold for aaa to tow my car 154 miles. I still have the receipt for the tow up to this day. Took it to Chrysler dealership and was told that they had no idea what caused the problem. …

2010 Chrysler 300 engines & fuel economy

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