2011 Chrysler 300 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2011 Chrysler 300, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical11947.2%
- Airbags2710.7%
- Engine207.9%
- Brakes197.5%
- Driver assistance176.7%
- Fuel system145.6%
- Exterior lighting72.8%
- Steering72.8%
- Powertrain (other)62.4%
- Other / unspecified31.2%
- Body & structure31.2%
- Visibility31.2%
- Suspension31.2%
- Interior & seats20.8%
- Seat belts10.4%
- Tires & wheels10.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 minute, then suddenly the car decelerated and I was then able to brake.
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 dealership and verified that the component has failed and that Chrylser has known of this issue for sometime. 2. I have replaced the bad blend door actuators multiple times on each side of the dashboard, due to the unbearable clicking noise within the dashboard and not letting the ventilation systems change directions in the vehicle.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V021000 (AIR BAGS) BY JAMES CERANTI MOTORS (3064 US-82, GREENVILLE, MS 38703, (662) 332-7231), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,900. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
TAKATA RECALL- MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES FOR AIR BAG WHILE THERE ARE NO CURRENT RECALLS, MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SHARE ALL OF THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, SINCE THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
bought the car 04/27/2023 check engine light came on 2 days after purchase, got a code read at autozone it was codep0302 its a misfire in cylinder 2 only causes vehicke to go into "limp mode" loses power dies whike driving 3 occassions. ive paid to get ut serviced twice and its still not fixed , causing driveabikitt/ emmissions/ecu concern.
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 dealership and verified that the component has failed and that Chrylser has known of this issue for sometime. 2. I have replaced the bad blend door actuators multiple times on each side of the dashboard, due to the unbearable clicking noise within the dashboard and not letting the ventilation systems change directions in the vehicle.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 minute, then suddenly the car decelerated and I was then able to brake.
CAN C BUS: its a typical issue with the 2011 Chrysler 300. The main code for the CAN C Bus "U000200" after the scan tool, the issues found are ABS Can C Bus off performance: BCM (Body Controller Module) Can C Bus off performance, SCCM (Steering Column Control Module) Can C Bus off performance, Radio Frequency Can C Bus off performance. All affect the safety and driveabilty of the car. The car drives and in the midst of driving the car stalls in traffic, the car vibrates really bad, the car seems to lose power on acceleration. Please take a look into this, as this is a common issue with the Chrysler 300.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
CAN C BUS: its a typical issue with the 2011 Chrysler 300. The main code for the CAN C Bus "U000200" after the scan tool, the issues found are ABS Can C Bus off performance: BCM (Body Controller Module) Can C Bus off performance, SCCM (Steering Column Control Module) Can C Bus off performance, Radio Frequency Can C Bus off performance. All affect the safety and driveabilty of the car. The car drives and in the midst of driving the car stalls in traffic, the car vibrates really bad, the car seems to lose power on acceleration. Please take a look into this, as this is a common issue with the Chrysler 300.
"TAKATA RECALL" MY BLIND SPOT SENSORS ON MY CHRYSLER 300C AWD SAY'S THAT THEY NEED TO BE SERVICED AND THE LIGHTS REMAINING ON THE MIRRORS ALONG BY THE OBNOXIOUS BEEPING SOUND AND THE SCREEN TELLING ME OVER AND OVER AGAIN TO SERVICE THESE SENORS IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT WENT FROM ONE CAR WASH TO MALFUNCTIONING ON AND OFF TO NOW THIS HAPPENS AT THE START OF THE VEHICLE AND WILL NOT STOP. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT WITH OTHER OWNERS AND IF THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MY CAR HAS ONLY 72K MILES ON IT AND OWNED A TAD OVER A YEAR. ALL THE FORUMS I GO TO THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN ISSUES THAT I AM SEEING. IS THERE A WAY TO STOP THE CAR FROM BEEPING AND FLASHING ONCE THE MESSAGE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, THIS IS DANGEROUS!
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 minute, then suddenly the car decelerated and I was then able to brake.
I HAVE THREE CHRYSLER, DODGE CARS AND ALL THREE OF THEM ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS MESSING UP ON THREE OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME. ONE OF THEM IS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300 WITH ONLY 80,000 MILES, 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK WITH OVER 100,000 MILES AND A 2012 DODGE AVENGER OVER 100,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD HAVE THIS AS ONE OF THE RECALLS. THE 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING JUST CUT OFF ON HER ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SHE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. AND THE 2012 DODGE AVENGER IS SITTING UP IN MY DRIVE WAY NOT BEING DRIVEN BECAUSE OF ITS SO EXPENSIVE TO GET THEM REPAIRED. MY 2011 CHRYSLER 300 AND 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK IS GOING IN THE SHOP TO GET THE REPAIRS DONE, BUT I FEEL DODGE, CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD BE EATING UP THE COST FOR THESE REPAIRS. THE DODGE TRUCK STOPPED ON HER OCT 15TH ON THE FREEWAY, DURING TRAFFIC HOURS.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS DRIVING AND MY BATTERY SAFE MODE LIGHT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN BEGAN DISPLAYING OTHER LIGHTS SUCH AS MY ENGINE LIGHT AND A CAR WITH SKID LINES BELOW IT LIGHT. ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER IN MY NAVIGATION SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING MY OTHER LIGHTS BEGAN TO TURN ( MIND YOU IT IS 9:30 ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT). MY CAR BEGINS TO STALL WHILE I HAVE MY SON, AND 3 OTHER CHILDREN IN THE CAR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD (SAFELY WITH MY LIGHTS OUT) INTO A SCHOOL. NEVER ONE DID I GET A WARNING THAT MY CAR WOULD SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON IN HOPES OF GETTING BACK UP AND RUNNING AND TO NO AVAIL. HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT HAD I BEEN ON MY WAY HOME ON A BUSY I-10 HWY. LUCKILY I WAS DROPPING MY BROTHER OFF AND NEVER MADE IT ON THE HWY. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MY ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW 3 YEARS AGO AND SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS SAFETY ISSUE. CAR IS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY AND I PAID FOR THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE ALTERNATOR BUT WHEN I REQUESTED MY DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR BACK THEY REFUSED TO GIVE IT TO ME WITHOUT PAYING THEM AN ADDITIONAL FEE. I WANTED TO TAKE THE ALTERNATOR TO GET INSPECTED BY ANOTHER MECHANIC FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. *TR
ON OCTOBER 11, 2014 I HAD DRIVEN MY CAR TWICE THAT DAY. THAT EVENING WHILE DROPPING MY LITTLE COUSIN BACK HOME, MY CAR STARTED SPUTTERING, LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING AND THE CAR CUT OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, NO POWER OR NOTHING. I AM HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED IN CHRYSLER. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR NOT EVEN FIVE MONTHS AND THIS HAS HAPPENED. NOW IT'S JUST SITTING IN MY YARD AND I AM HAVING TO CATCH A TAXI TO WORK. IT TO BEAUTIFUL OF A CAR TO JUST SIT THERE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COMPLETED A DIAGNOSTIC AND SAID IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR AND THEY WANT $800.00 TO REPAIR. CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT, BECAUSE ALL OF MY MONEY IS GOING TOWARDS TAXI FARE, AND THE WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER REPAIRS. JUST IMAGINE IF I WERE DRIVING WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR AND THIS HAPPENED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS WIFE WHO OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING BECAME FIRM WHICH REQUIRED ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AND ENGINE OIL COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO HAVE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,220.
WHEN I FILL UP MY CAR I SMELL GAS IF I ONLY PUT IT ON HALF A TANK I DO NOT SMELL GAS. ALSO THE STEERING IS MAKING A POPPING SOUND AND IF I TURN THE CAR LOSES CONTROL THIS IS A REAL ISSUE I'M HAVING WITH MY CHRYSLER 300
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE INDICATED VEHICLE IS IN PARK. HOWEVER, THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ONCE, ON HIGHWAY AND REMAINING FOUR TIMES OCCURRED ON CITY STREETS. ON ALL 5 OCCASIONS, VEHICLE WOULD ALLOW ME TO PUT INTO PARK BUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TURN VEHICLE OFF. 4 OF 5 TIMES THIS OCCURRED, I DROVE AROUND WHILE OCCASIONALLY STOPPING TO PUT CAR INTO REVERSE AND BACK THRU GEARS AGAIN BEFORE IT'D FINALLY LET ME PARK AND TURN OFF. 1 OF 5 TIMES, THE CAR LET ME PUT INTO PARK AND PRESS START BUTTON UNTIL IT WENT TO 3RD SETTING BEFORE IT'D ALLOW ME TURN VEHICLE ME OFF. IN ADDITION, 2 TIMES THIS VEHICLE, WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREET, HAS SWITCHED INTO 1 OR 2 DRIVE GEAR WITHOUT MY PUTTING IT THERE. ONCE STOPPED, I HAD TO TRY GOING THRU GEARS MANY TIMES BEFORE IT'D LET ME RETURN TO D. MY BELIEF IS THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH SHIFTER OR PERHAPS AN ISSUE WITH WHATEVER TIES IN OR ATTACHED TO SHIFTER. I APOLOGIZE I'M NOT MECHANICALLY INCLINED. I DO HAVE PICTURES AND A VIDEO OF CAR NOT SHUTTING OFF BECAUSE IT STATES IT'S IN PARK WHEN IT'S NOT.
WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, I HEAR THE CAR WANTING TO GO IN OVERDRIVE. IT IS SCARY AND SOMETIMES IT JUMPS TO OVERDRIVE 1 OR 2. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN PUT IT IN NEUTRAL WHILE ALL THE TIME ON THE MAJOR HIGHWAY..VERY SCARY.. I'VE BEEN VERY PRUDENT BECAUSE IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME..ICONS HAVE BRAKE ON AND A SMALL MOTOR LIGHT ON?..WENT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY COULDN'T SEE THE PROBLEM, THEY TOOK IT OUT FOR A DIVE ON FLORIDA HIGHWAY 95 AND THEY COULDN'T FEEL ANYTHING!! I STILL DRIVE THE CAR BUT VERY WORRIED. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. THE OIL AND CAR CHECKED WHEN STICKER SAYS TO BRING IT IN!! I'M EXPERIENCING THIS A LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK AND GETTING MORE OFTEN!!
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN DEPRESSING THE OFF/ON BUTTON, THE ENGINE HESITATED TO SHUT OFF. THE BUTTON HAD TO BE DEPRESSED MULTIPLE TIMES ON SOME OCCASIONS IN ORDER FOR THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,204.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND ON I 20 GOING WEST IN CONYERS APPROX. 5:45 IN MORNING. THERE WAS AN OBSTACLE IN MY RIGHT LANE. THIS OBSTACLES WAS A CAR BUMPER. MY INSURANCE HAS TOTALLY SAID MY CAR IS UN REPAIRABLE. THIS HAS CAUSE A HARDSHIP FOR ME
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRAME THAT SUPPORTED THE WHEELS AND THE TIRES WAS "COMING APART" AND THE "TIRE SYSTEM" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
2011 CHRYSLER 300C. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOON ROOF BLEW OUT WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS CLOSED. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOON ROOF WAS REPAIRED IN THE PAST, DUE TO A NOISE. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD REAR VIEW MIRRORS EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL REFLECTION WHICH WOULD BLOCK THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED, BUT DECLINED TO GET IT FIXED.. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THAT THEY COULD NOT ALTER THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 3,200 UPDATED 03/28/12 *BF UPDATED 04/09/12
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE THREE CHRYSLER, DODGE CARS AND ALL THREE OF THEM ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS MESSING UP ON THREE OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME. ONE OF THEM IS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300 WITH ONLY 80,000 MILES, 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK WITH OVER 100,000 MILES AND A 2012 DODGE AVENGER OVER 100,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD HAVE THIS AS ONE OF THE RECALLS. THE 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING JUST CUT OFF ON HER ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SHE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. AND THE 2012 DODGE AVENGER IS SITTING UP IN MY DRIVE WAY NOT BEING DRIVEN BECAUSE OF ITS SO EXPENSIVE TO GET THEM REPAIRED. MY 2011 CHRYSLER 300 AND 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK IS GOING IN THE SHOP TO GET THE REPAIRS DONE, BUT I FEEL DODGE, CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD BE EATING UP THE COST FOR THESE REPAIRS. THE DODGE TRUCK STOPPED ON HER OCT 15TH ON THE FREEWAY, DURING TRAFFIC HOURS.
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT (STRUTS/SHOCKS) AND BACK (SHOCKS) SUSPENSION TWICE AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND OUT WHY IT KEEPS GOING OUT. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT ABOUT APPROX. 150,000 MILES & THEN AT EST. 215,000 THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN UNDER THE FIRST WARRANTY WITHIN A 6 MONTH SPAN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED,THE DOORS INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO BE UNABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,600.
AT 36,000 MILES SEATS AND EXACTLY 1 YEAR AND 11 MONTHS WITH THE CAR THE SEATS ARE BECOMING WOREN AND THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT WEBBING BECAME EXCESSIVELY TIGHT WHENEVER SECURING AN OCCUPANT AND WOULD NOT LOOSEN TO ALLOW A LITTLE SLACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,300.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TPMS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF SPORADICALLY. WE STOPPED AT A LOCAL GAS STATION TO CHECK THE PRESSURE AND ALL THE TIRES HAD ADEQUATE PRESSURE. I HAD THE TIRES BALANCED AND ROTATED TO SEE IT THAT WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED. THIS STILL DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FINALLY FED UP, I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE TO HAVE THEM CHECK THE SYSTEM. FIRESTONE CHANGED THE SENSOR ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. WHEN I LEFT, THE CAR WAS FINE, NO ERRORS. ON MY WAY TO WORK ON THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I RETURNED TO FIRESTONE AND THIS IS WHEN THEY SHARED WITH ME THAT THE SENSOR THAT WAS BAD WAS NOT THE ONE THAT THEY CHANGED, BUT THE ONE IN THE REAR. AS A COURTESY, THEY CHANGED THE REAR SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. HOWEVER, THE READING ON THE CAR WAS STILL FAULTY. BY THE TIME I GOT TO WORK, THIRTY-FIVE MINUTES LATER, NEITHER OF THE SENSORS THAT FIRESTONE CHANGED WERE READING BY THE CAR. THE TIRE PRESSURE FOR BOTH TIRES READ --. I CALLED A CHRYSLER DEALER IN TACOMA TO HAVE THE CAR CHECKED OUT THERE. I DID NOT TELL THEM THAT I HAD TWO SENSORS CHANGED ALREADY BECAUSE I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT THEIR DIAGNOSIS WAS ON THE CAR. IRONICALLY, THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED FOUR TPMS SENSORS AND IT WOULD COST $900. WHEN MY HUSBAND TOLD THEM THAT I?D ALREADY HAD TWO SENSORS REPLACED, THEY CAME BACK SAYING THAT EITHER THE WORK WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY OR THEY DID NOT RECODE THE SENSORS TO THE CAR. MY HUSBAND THEN TOOK THE CAR BACK TO FIRESTONE;FIRESTONE PUT FOUR BRAND NEW ORIGINAL CHRYSLER TPMS SENSORS ON THE CAR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SENSORS STILL WERE NOT READING. THE CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAD HIM BRING THE CAR IN. THEY CLEARED THE CODES ? THE CAR WAS FINE FOR A LITTLE WHILE. BEFORE I WAS OFF WORK, THE SENSOR ON THE DRIVER FRONT WAS AGAIN READING --. THE CODE WILL CLEAR ITSELF, THEN COME BACK ON. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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