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Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2009 Chrysler 300cProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2009 Chrysler 300c, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-313 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 17, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Chrysler 300c has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
2Exterior lighting
1Steering
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 Chrysler 300c 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.
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
2009 vs. every other 300c 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 300c median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 300c owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The OEM starter ignited a fire under the front end of my vehicle. Upon noticed, I immediately grabbed a fire extinguisher, and I put the fire out. I had my two young boys in the car at the time when it happened and I urged them to get out of the car immediately my young son has a fear from now on…
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT, OUR 09' CHRYSLER 300 COMPLETELY SHUTOFF UNEXPECTEDLY. ENGINE SHUTOFF, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES...AND WORST OF ALL, ALL LIGHTS SHUTOFF! I DRIFT OFF INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE (LUCKILY MINIMAL TRAFFIC) AND STOP. PUT IN IN PARK AND RESTART THE…
ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL INCLUDING LIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER SLOWING DOWN & SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL. HAVE ALMOST BEEN RUN OVER SEVERAL TIMES! THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES.
Own a 2009 300c?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.