Chrysler 300C Problems by Year

We compared every Chrysler 300C model year from 2005–2016 using 1,254 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007 and 2013, which drew far more complaints than other 300C years at the same age. The best years are 2010, 2009 and 2016.

12model years
1,254complaints
2recalls
2006, 2005worst years
2010, 2009best years

Complaints by model year

20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201628869811230111025153511127
Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler 300C. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20167−47%—ElectricalGood
201512−24%—Traction ControlAverage
201411−29%—TransmissionAverage
2013352.1×—ElectricalAvoid
201215typical—ElectricalAverage
201125typical—ElectricalAverage
201010−71%1ElectricalGood
200911−59%1ElectricalGood
2008301.2×1ElectricalAverage
20071125.1×1TransmissionAvoid
200669828.4×1Fuel SystemAvoid
20052888.3×2Fuel SystemAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median 300C year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chrysler 300C problems

Latest Chrysler 300C recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-770 · Dec 3, 2014 · 250,896 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chrysler 300C should you avoid?

2006, 2005, 2007 and 2013 — these years have the most complaints relative to other 300C years at the same age, led by fuel & propulsion system problems in the 2006.

What is the best year for the Chrysler 300C?

2010 has the fewest complaints compared with other 300C years at the same age, followed by 2009 and 2016. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chrysler 300C problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (499), engine & cooling (405) and transmission & drivetrain (208). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2006 model year.

How many recalls has the Chrysler 300C had?

2 recalls across 2005–2016. The model year with the most is 2005.

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.