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2010 Chrysler 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 123 owner complaints about the 2010 Chrysler 300, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

2010 Chrysler 300
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year26% below the 300 median · #10 of 16 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints12327 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Chrysler 300 has problems

123 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags579
Electrical system234
Engine111
Fuel/propulsion system80
Vehicle speed control72
Structure61
Electronic stability control (ESC)51
Power train42
Wheels40
9 other systems184

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2010 Chrysler 300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

60%repaired · 2020 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 19V-018 · Jan 15, 2019 · 1,413,222 vehicles · 852,775 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2019 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 18V-021 · Jan 9, 2018 · 328,177 vehicles · 160,051 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2018 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehicles · 1,599,545 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

41%repaired · 2017 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehicles · 1,644,105 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 10V-475 · Oct 7, 2010 · 23,237 vehicles

Risk. LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: module

Recall 10V-200 · May 11, 2010 · 37,335 vehicles

Risk. THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 09V-420 · Oct 29, 2009 · 12,656 vehicles

Risk. WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other 300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300 median. How we score

'69'70'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2010 Chrysler 300 safety ratings

2010 Chrysler 300 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2010 Chrysler 300 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Chrysler 300, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What 300 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11699385 · Nov 14, 2025 · 188,760 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNFAMILIAR ROAD AT 20-25 MPH, THE CONTACT WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, KNEE, AND BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR…
Complaint 11266170 · Oct 4, 2019 · 182,000 miles
I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE AUTONATION DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 11200 NORTH FWY, SERVICE ROAD E, FORT WORTH, TX 76177 FOR SERVICE IN MID 2016. WHILE SPEAKING WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR REGARDING THE WORK BEING PERFORMED ON MY CAR. I ADVISED I HAD RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING THE RECALL AND ASKED IF THEY…
Complaint 11105031 · Jul 2, 2018 · 78,150 miles

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