KnownCarProblems2011 Chrysler 300C Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chrysler 300C, most often about the electrical (44% of complaints, typically around 58,500 miles). It is 6th of 13 300C model years by number of complaints.
Complaints25
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported2
Injuries reported1
Most common 2011 Chrysler 300C problems
Electrical
11 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. When the vehicle was started, a grinding sound was heard coming from the front wheel wells. In addition, the check engine, stabilitrak, and hazard warning indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed a smoke odor and the inside of the vehicle filled up with smoke. The smoke…
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle required to be jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000…
Engine
6 complaints · 24%Complete engine failure hwy speed, no brakes....timing chain break massive damage to engine. Thankfully this happened at 130 in the morning! Fca not warranting a recall warranty.
Hello, I am currently having a problem with my 5.7 hemi in my Chrysler 300. I am facing issues with the notorious 'hemi tick' and it has gotten obnoxiously loud and annoying especially when parked against a building or on start up. The hydraulic lifters on the 5.7 engines are known to fail whether its in dodge…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 16%Fuel pump cracked at top of fuel pump. Car has low milage 11,300 and for the safety of others we feel it should be a recall on the pump. The pumps sit under the back seat of car. Dangerous to think of people sitting on top of them. We even had to get rid of the awful gas smell. Our car had sit in the garage and we are…
After filling tank with fuel, car smells from fuel. Fuel vapor comes out AC vents, fills cabin. Very bad after sitting parked. Odor fades and stops when fuel level reaches about 7/8 of a tank. Took it to mechanic and mechanic says he found fuel on top of starboard fuel pump. Fuel pump mounting bracket has hairline…
Air bags
3 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the power steering function was inoperable, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Chrysler 300C recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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.
Questions about the 2011 Chrysler 300C
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 300C?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (11 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles); engine (6 complaints); fuel system (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler 300C have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 300C. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Chrysler 300C?
- It is 6th of 13 300C model years by number of complaints, with 25 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.