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2013 Chrysler 300 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2013 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

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.

132
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My HFM has failed and I think it may be caused by the alternator but it has killed 2 battery's and there was no warning lamps or lights of any kind. I am going to have victory motors in craig colorado diagnosis the issue also.

NHTSA ID 11636722 · filed Jan 18, 2025

Seat control module. The adjustable pedals move forward on their own while driving.

NHTSA ID 11629517 · filed Dec 8, 2024
All 132 reports naming electrical

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

58
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that driving on multiple occasions while driving at various speeds, the infotainment panel went black and did not work as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the message “Wrong Gear/Change Gear” was displayed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion while in neutral, the vehicle failed to shift into park as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that years later, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the infotainment system needed to be replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

NHTSA ID 11596233 · filed Jun 24, 2024

Shifter Transmission

NHTSA ID 11577861 · filed Mar 17, 2024
All 58 reports naming powertrain (other)

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

38
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The timing chain guides broke under 100,000 miles just look a recall notice given to many that the same motor and vehicle had the same year. Notice states q1 2013 with the 5.7 mds motor and this motor has all the labels amd original. Car almost cause a pile up on i-20

NHTSA ID 11572316 · filed Feb 16, 2024

DIAGNOSTIC SHOWS MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 8. VEHICLE HAS 123,000 MILES ON IT. I AM TOLD IT IS A LIFTER OR CAM AND THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE IS 7 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED. AFTER READING REVIEWS THE HEMI ENGINE IS KNOWN TO BREAK DOWN. THE ESTIMATED COST FOR A NEW ENGINE APPROXIMATELY $ 7,000. VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN IDLED VERY ROUGH TOOK IN AND MAJOR WORK NEEDED TO BE DONE. WISH CHRYSLER WOULD BACK THEIR VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID 11373904 · filed Nov 10, 2020
All 38 reports naming engine

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

32
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

NHTSA ID 11510840 · filed Mar 8, 2023

I TOOK MY CAR TO CHRYSLER FOR A RECALL ON MY AIRBAG AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS BACK ON. I AM NERVOUS THAT IT POPPED ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING

NHTSA ID 11306685 · filed Feb 3, 2020
All 32 reports naming airbags

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

27
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I REPLACE THE BATTERY CUZ IT SEEM THAT IT WAGONG BAD DINT WANT TO START THE CAR AND AFTER RUNNING IT FOR A FEW MINUTES WHIT A NEW BATTERY IT DID THE SAME THE REMOTE START WAS WORKING THEN IT JUST STOP MY REVERSE CAMARA ALSO STOP WORKING MY RADIO SHUTS DOWN WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT DRAINS ON THE BATTERY FAST

NHTSA ID 11341590 · filed Jul 27, 2020

THE CAR JUST STARTED LIKE IN THE VIDEO I SENT, WAS GOING TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER'S FROM SCHOOL WAS NOT ABLE TO CUS IT DIDN'T WANNA WORK RIGHT SO GOT THE ALTERNATOR REPAIRED, AND TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE AND GOT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TESTED BOTH PASSED SO THEY WERE GOOD AND IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE BOUGHT A REFURBISHED PCM AND ALSO DID NOT RESOLVE.MY PROBLEM SO I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S THE TIPM CAR HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE IT STARTED

NHTSA ID 11256208 · filed Sep 17, 2019
All 27 reports naming driver assistance

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

17
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

It says a recall on my car was fixed 2014 I purchased vehicle 2022, but just recently it has started just shutting off while driving it. Completely dying. Simular to the alternator recall P60

NHTSA ID 11556377 · filed Nov 21, 2023

I HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS: AT NIGHT 1. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO WEAK 2. HIGH BEAM DOES NOT ADD MUCH TO THE ALREADY WEAK DIMMED LOW BEAM. 3. CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL THESE HEADLIGHTS FOR SAFETY CONCERNS.

NHTSA ID 11373837 · filed Nov 9, 2020
All 17 reports naming exterior lighting

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

16
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

It says a recall on my car was fixed 2014 I purchased vehicle 2022, but just recently it has started just shutting off while driving it. Completely dying. Simular to the alternator recall P60

NHTSA ID 11556377 · filed Nov 21, 2023

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FOR SEVERAL CHRYSLER VEHICLES IS UNAVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THIS TIME. THE ABS IS EFFECTIVELY DISABLED AS A RESULT OF LACK OF PARTS. WHEN I SPOKE WITH A DEALER PARTS DEPARTMENT, THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF THESE MODULES BACKORDERED WITH NO FULFILLMENT DATE AVAILABLE. THE PART NUMBERS NECESSARY FOR MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE ARE 68195727AA (ORIGINAL) AND 68210119AB (REPLACEMENT). I AM CONCERNED WITH THE LOSS OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKING ABILITY FOR HUNDREDS OF CHRYSLER VEHICLES.

NHTSA ID 11406331 · filed Apr 4, 2021
All 16 reports naming brakes

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

IN MARCH 2019 I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE A CHROMED SECTION ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS PEELING BACK AND HAD CAUSED ME TO CUT MY THUMB ON IT. THEY LOOKED AT THE CAR AND THEY ALSO CALLED ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS COSMETIC IN NATURE. I TRIED WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE WARRANTY (ZURICH) PERSONNEL AND THEY SEEMED AT FIRST AS THOUGH THEY WOULD TRY TO ASSIST AND THEN DECIDED NOT TO. I DID NOT PURSUE IT ANY FURTHER SINCE. ABOUT A MONTH AGO I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MY RIGHT HAND THUMB RAN ACROSS ANOTHER SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT PUT A CONSIDERABLE CUT IN MY THUMB. I HAVE A PHOTO OF THAT AS WELL AS THE PIECE THAT BROKE OFF IN MY THUMB. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT COSMETIC IN NATURE BUT REALLY IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM BUT THE STEERING WHEEL HAS THE HEATED FEATURE AND I USE IT ALL THE TIME IN THE WINTER. IT DOES SEEM TO GET VERY WARM FROM THE HEAT AND I AM NOT SURE IF THAT COULD BE CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROBLEM. I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT THE FACT THAT THIS PROBLEM IS SOMETHING THAT WILL CONTINUE TO GET WORSE OVER TIME AS THE CHROME PLATING CONTINUES TO PEEL AWAY. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT EXIST FROM NEGLECTFUL USE, IS VERY REAL, AND AGAIN SHOULD BE LOOKED AT FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, IT CAUSED A QUICK REACTION TO LOOK DOWN AT MY THUMB TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND CERTAINLY DISTRACTED MY DRIVING THAT SUDDENLY. I WOULD APPRECIATE THIS BEING LOOKED INTO FOR ME AS WELL ANY OTHER DRIVER THAT MAY HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *TR

NHTSA ID 11329271 · filed Jun 16, 2020

WIERD TYPE VIBRATION WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY. FLUID LEAKING FROM WHEN CAR IS PARKED OIL OR TRANSMISSION FLUID. WAS A RECALL AT SOME POINT ON THE PLASTIC OIL PLUGS.

NHTSA ID 11289045 · filed Dec 14, 2019
All 13 reports naming steering

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE CAR JUST STARTED LIKE IN THE VIDEO I SENT, WAS GOING TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER'S FROM SCHOOL WAS NOT ABLE TO CUS IT DIDN'T WANNA WORK RIGHT SO GOT THE ALTERNATOR REPAIRED, AND TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE AND GOT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TESTED BOTH PASSED SO THEY WERE GOOD AND IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE BOUGHT A REFURBISHED PCM AND ALSO DID NOT RESOLVE.MY PROBLEM SO I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S THE TIPM CAR HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE IT STARTED

NHTSA ID 11256208 · filed Sep 17, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID 10822237 · filed Jan 26, 2016
All 9 reports naming visibility

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEVELOPED A CIRCULAR BULGE AROUND THE WHOLE TIRE SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING ON VACATION, RIDE WAS VERY BUMPY AND LUCKILY THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT. LOOKS LIKE A BELT INSIDE THE TIRE FAILED. HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THEN TWO WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SO WILL THEN REPLACE THE REMAINING TIRES. THE TIRES WERE ZENNA BRAND ARGUS UHP ECOSAFE 245X45ZRX20

NHTSA ID 11243073 · filed Aug 11, 2019

ROTATED TIRES, LUG NUT HAD TO BE CHISELED OFF ,AS METAL CAP OVER LUG NUT EXPANDED ,SO NORMAL LUG WRENCH WOULD NOT WORK. HAD TO REPLACE LUG NUTS. WAS DONE AT DEALER , IF I HAD A FLAT ON THE ROAD CAR WOULD HAVE TO BEEN TOWED IN.

NHTSA ID 10948449 · filed Jan 30, 2017
All 9 reports naming other / unspecified

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I REPLACE THE BATTERY CUZ IT SEEM THAT IT WAGONG BAD DINT WANT TO START THE CAR AND AFTER RUNNING IT FOR A FEW MINUTES WHIT A NEW BATTERY IT DID THE SAME THE REMOTE START WAS WORKING THEN IT JUST STOP MY REVERSE CAMARA ALSO STOP WORKING MY RADIO SHUTS DOWN WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT DRAINS ON THE BATTERY FAST

NHTSA ID 11341590 · filed Jul 27, 2020

I WANT TO KNOW HAS MANY RECALL HAS MY CAR REFERENTE IN SEAT BELT BODY PARTS, ELECTRICAL AND PROPULSIN PARTS

NHTSA ID 11254002 · filed Sep 8, 2019
All 8 reports naming fuel system

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FRONT END OF THE CAR - INCLUDING ALL SUSPENSION - CONTROL ARMS/BUSHINGS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED/DRY ROTTED OUT ON THE CAR. THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES. THIS WAS FIRST BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION AT 30,000 MILES THAT THERE WAS A TON OF RUST ON ALL THE COMPONENTS. WENT IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SITUATION HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE AND THE COST FOR REPAIR IS OVER $1000 FOR ONE SIDE. CLEARLY WITH ALL THE PREMATURE RUST/WEAR - THAT IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO CHRYSLER, IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR VIBRATES SUBSTANTIALLY UNDER ANY BRAKING FORCE. FEELS LIKE THE TIRE IS GOING TO FALL OFF THE CAR. CANNOT BE SAFE TO DRIVE AT ANY RATE OF SPEED.

NHTSA ID 11271176 · filed Oct 26, 2019

1:DRIVING HOME WHEN I LOOKED UP AND SAW SPARKS COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR, LOST STEERING AND SLOWED DOWN TO GUARD RAIL BEFORE AN EXIT RAMP ON HIGHWAY. MY WHEEL AND CONTROL ARM CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH HAPPENED AT 5200 MILES. 2:AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN CAUSING ME TO LOSE POWER AND GET STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY NOT ABLE TO MOVE WHICH CAUSED ME TO GET REAR ENDED AT 65 MPH. THIS WAS AT 18K MILES. RECALL CAME OUT AFTER ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID 10788621 · filed Nov 5, 2015

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.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TRUNK DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.

NHTSA ID 11193062 · filed Apr 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING OVER UNEVEN LAND CLOSE TO CURBS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS EXTREMELY LOW AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND FRONT FENDER SKIRT WERE DAMAGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT PROVIDED NO SOLUTION TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE ISSUE CONTINUED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

NHTSA ID 10907659 · filed Sep 19, 2016

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.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE SEAT BELT LIGHT IS ON AFTER THE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED KEEP RELAYING A MESSAGE ON THE EVIC SCREEN AS DRIVER SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED . SURE THIS WILL CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY DURING A COLLISION. VERY BIG SAFETY CONCERN. DIDN'T NOTICE TILL I STARTED DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THEN THE EVIC SCREEN MESSAGE MAIL ALERT WAS SAYING DRIVE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED

NHTSA ID 11398007 · filed Feb 26, 2021

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK WHEN YOU PUT IT ON. IT JUST STOPPED WORKING.

NHTSA ID 11141422 · filed Oct 19, 2018

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.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

NHTSA ID 11244204 · filed Aug 15, 2019

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.

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