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 2010 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 …
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
Came out of store, turned iginition over and smoke started coming out of vents drove about 25 feet and had to evacuate car smoke was choking us. Husband lifted hood and no smoke there. So he went to the battery in the trunk and disconnected the cable thinking it would stop but the smoke got thicker. Flames started coming out of the dash. A citizen came running with a fire extinguisher and was putting the fire out and the fire dept came and finished it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began to loose power. The contact stated that she pulled over and the vehicle regained power independently. The contact stated that she then saw smoke emerge from the trunk so she immediately pulled the vehicle over and exited. The vehicle became engulfed in flames. The contact was not injured. A fire report was not filed. The contact's insurance appraiser inspected the vehicle and determined that the fire originated from a battery spark. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Ignition switch caused engine to shut down while driving and caused problems with starting. After three trips to dealer problem was found to be the ignition switch and was replaced. Stalling while driving is a safety issue that should be cause for a recall. Note! The expensive ignition switch was replaced at my cost. I have the repair invoices.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. While driving, the battery indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 90,000.
2010 Chrysler 300c. The push button module is defective causing the key fob not to work properly. I have to push the lock button on the key fob then press it against the push button in order for it to crank. Key fob has new battery, but it still won't crank by just pressing the brake pedal and pushing the start button.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled for approximately five seconds before it started. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 36,060. Updated 12/18/15; updated 04/23/18
TIPM prevented safe operation of vehicle. Stopped for no reason. Horn blowing repeatedly uncontrollable. Transmission locked.
Related recalls
Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge challenger, charger, Jeep commander, grand cherokee and Dodge Ram vehicles. These vehicles May have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 23, 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chrysler 300, 19% of the model year's 127 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Chrysler 300 electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-200 (module, May 11, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Chrysler 300 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 3 fires 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.