repaired · 2020 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2011 Chrysler 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 200 owner complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Chrysler 300 has problems
200 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
119Electrical system12 crash/fire/injury
27Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
18Engine3 crash/fire/injury
16Service brakes
11Fuel/propulsion system
11Electronic stability control (ESC)
7Steering
7Exterior lighting
6Power train
3115 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 119 | 12 |
| Air bags | 27 | 3 |
| Engine | 18 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 31 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2011 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
Show 3 more recalls
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
54kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 81 electrical system complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles75under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $926 – $1,077
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2011 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
2011 Chrysler 300 safety ratings
2011 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Chrysler 300, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving my child to school a short while ago today, my car accelerated on its own and would not brake. I was attempting to stop for an upcoming red light. The car accelerated without me pressing the gas and the brakes went completely out. I was able to avoid a collision. This lasted for under…
1. Engine oil cooler assembly started leaking, due to oil cooler housing plastic cracked from oil changes at dealership. Leaking engine oil almost destroying engine due to lack of engine oil lubrication leaking on to the ground from the rear of vehicle and on to the ground. Vehicle was taken to the…
I have had the vehicle towed 6 times, the vehicle goes completely dead, with new battery, once the vehicle sits for a half a day there is no power to start the car. I have talked to several other people and have had similar problems. I had car towed to Chrysler dealer ship and they said they did…
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