KnownCarProblems2009 Chrysler 300 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chrysler 300, most often about the air bags (46% of complaints, typically around 108,000 miles). It is 12th of 20 300 model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2009 Chrysler 300 problems
Air bags
38 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 108,000 miles.
I, requested palmen Chrysler,5431 75th street,kenosha,wis.53142,[] service consultant,to repair/replace the air bag housing.he set up a appointment for 08/03/15@ 07:30am. I was there and he claimed they did not have the parts and would call me. I called Chrysler/fiat@ 1800-853-1403.'[]" ,informed me that my car…
I'm [] I bought this car in 2010 this car is a recall every year dont pass smog and I hasto expend $600to$800 dollars in order to pass smokers now it's in the shop ilick poblem I has to pay $1900 to fix the poblem I already expend $1278 to fix other poblems parts of this document have been redacted to protect…
Electrical
25 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, ignition, alternator/generator/regulator.
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken in the dealership and the technician diagnosed that the key needed to be replaced. The key was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
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…
Engine
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken in the dealership and the technician diagnosed that the key needed to be replaced. The key was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
I have replaced parts to my front end three times. The part has cost me 125 plus labor each time. Im not sure of the name of the part, but u will know when it needs to be replaced because every time u hit a bump in the road it sounds like your front end is about to fall off. And I have replaced my thermostat housing…
Steering
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion.
While driving on the freeway my Chrysler 300 died while I was accelerating into heavy traffic going approximately 55 MPH. The vehicle just cut itself off. It lost power to the engine, I lost my power steering, nor could I brake. I was close to being slammed in the rear. I was able to maneuver it to the edge of the…
My Chrysler 300 keeps loosing power. While driving on the highway at 65 MPH the vehicle decides to lose its electrical power and the engine completely turned off. There was no braking power, the steering had no play but I was able to maneuver off to the left side of the road in medium traffic. I believe the keyless…
Speed control
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2009 Chrysler 300. While traveling 40 MPH the accelerator pedal had suddenly fell to the floor of the vehicle, the brakes were applied and the vehicle was shifted into neutral gear. The contact pulled the accelerator pedal up from the floor of the vehicle and heard a popping sound. The contact…
On morning of march 13, 2015 car stalled while pulling into highway from driveway. This required having to quickly pull over to restart car. On morning of march 14, 2015 the car stalled while driving at 55 MPH on a four lane highway. My wife had to quickly pull to median to restart car.
Brakes
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated the ABS warning…
While driving on the freeway my Chrysler 300 died while I was accelerating into heavy traffic going approximately 55 MPH. The vehicle just cut itself off. It lost power to the engine, I lost my power steering, nor could I brake. I was close to being slammed in the rear. I was able to maneuver it to the edge of the…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 7%I'm [] I bought this car in 2010 this car is a recall every year dont pass smog and I hasto expend $600to$800 dollars in order to pass smokers now it's in the shop ilick poblem I has to pay $1900 to fix the poblem I already expend $1278 to fix other poblems parts of this document have been redacted to protect…
Transmission
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Vehicle had trouble shifting into next gear after leaving from a stop and accelerating. This occured in the beginning gears, but nothing with the higher up gears. Transmission gets checked every 3,000 miles with the oil change.
After leaving from a stop and accelerating .... Transmission "kicked" ... Like it wasn't going into next gear. All fluids are checked every 3,000 miles.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Chrysler 300 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began february 28, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u03.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2009-2013 jeep wrangler, chrysler 300, dodge challenger and dodge charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 dodge dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 ram 4500 cab chassis, ram 5500 cab chassis, ram 3500 cab chassis, jeep wrangler, chrysler 300, dodge dakota, dodge challenger, and dodge charger vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the chrysler, dodge, jeep and ram owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s43. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-7700.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 ram 2500 trucks produced at the st. Louis north assembly plant. With this change, chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2010 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2012 jeep wrangler, 2008-2012 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2012 chrysler 300, 2006-2012 dodge charger, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 r
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for chrylser on june 8, 2015. The recall for mitsubishi started on june 24, 2015. Chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is r25. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v817 in its entirety.
Full defect summary
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 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk: While driving, a tire and wheel separation could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tire and wheel assembly and if found without a spindle nut it will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on november 2, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 passenger vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive. These vehicles may have been built without a front wheel spindle nut.
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: Operation of the vehicle with low tire pressure could result in tire damage and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tpm sensors. The recall is expected to begin on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling 175 my 2009 dodge charger, challenger, and chrysler 300 vehicles. The tire pressure monitor (tpm) sensors may not transmit the actual tire pressure. This could result in the driver not being aware of low tire pressure.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2009 Chrysler 300
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler 300?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (38 complaints, typically around 108,000 miles); electrical (25 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Chrysler 300 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 9, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Chrysler 300?
- It is 12th of 20 300 model years by number of complaints, with 83 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.