2014 Chrysler 300C 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 2014 Chrysler 300C, 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
- Electrical325.0%
- Powertrain (other)325.0%
- Brakes216.7%
- Transmission18.3%
- Fuel system18.3%
- Engine18.3%
- Other / unspecified18.3%
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
BACKUP CAMERA FLICKERS AND SHOWS A MIRROR FLIP IMAGE OF WHAT EXACTLY IS THERE. IT IS NO LONGER A RELIABLE SAFETY ACCESSORY. MANY OWNERS IN DIFFERENT CHRYSLER CAR GROUPS REPORT COMPLETE FAILURE AND ISSUES WITH THEIR BACKUP CAMERAS. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM.
THE MODULAR FOR THE BACK UP CAMERA IS NOT WORKING.
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
TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, OK TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS CAUSING THE CAR TO HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BE CUT OFF AND RESTARTED IN ORDER TO RE-ENGAGE TRANSMISSION.
WHEN IN PARK MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MY WIFE RECORD IT ON VIDEO FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED WHEN PARKING PARTIALLY ON ICE. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TURNED AGAINST THE ROLL OF THE VEHICLE. ALL 3 OTHER TIRES ROLLED WITH THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE HAS THE HEMI 5.7L, 5 SPD TRANSMISSION, AWD, AND MY SHIFTER IS NOT THE DIAL TYPE BUT A REGULAR SHIFTER TYPE. IS THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE THE ONLY ONE THAT KEEPS THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING REARWARD WHILE IN PARK? I CAN PROVIDE THE VIDEO EVIDENCE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while he was adjusting the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
WHEN IN PARK MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MY WIFE RECORD IT ON VIDEO FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED WHEN PARKING PARTIALLY ON ICE. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TURNED AGAINST THE ROLL OF THE VEHICLE. ALL 3 OTHER TIRES ROLLED WITH THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE HAS THE HEMI 5.7L, 5 SPD TRANSMISSION, AWD, AND MY SHIFTER IS NOT THE DIAL TYPE BUT A REGULAR SHIFTER TYPE. IS THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE THE ONLY ONE THAT KEEPS THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING REARWARD WHILE IN PARK? I CAN PROVIDE THE VIDEO EVIDENCE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic replaced the fuel pump and the fuel pump relays at the residence and informed the contact that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V332000 (Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control) and 19V018000 (Air Bags), as well as Emissions Recall: UB4 (Evaporative Emissions Canister). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS ON THE 215 FREEWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER-ICOASTED DANGEROULY TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY, A WARNING LIGHT "ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL" CAME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WENT OFF. AS SOON AS I GOT BACK ON THE FREEWAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN.THE SECOND TIME I ALMOST GOT HIT BY SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES. AFTER AWHILE THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF AND I RESUMED DRIVING.I TOOK MY CAR TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER IN TEMECULA CA AND AFTER INSPECTION THEY SAID IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I HIT THE ACCELERATOR WHILE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE OR VICE-VERSA. AND SO THEY CHARGED ME $183 TO TELL ME THAT. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED WITH ANY CAR I HAVE DRIVEN. THE DEALER SAYS ITS AN ISSUE WITH THE NEWER 300 MODELS. NO WARNING ANYWHERE IN MANUAL OR CAR. THIS IS A LIFE-THREATING ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED AND CHRYSLER MOTORS IS IGNORING IT. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS SERIOUS ISSUE. A RECALL MUST BE MADE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLLED!
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS ON THE 215 FREEWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER-ICOASTED DANGEROULY TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY, A WARNING LIGHT "ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL" CAME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WENT OFF. AS SOON AS I GOT BACK ON THE FREEWAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN.THE SECOND TIME I ALMOST GOT HIT BY SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES. AFTER AWHILE THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF AND I RESUMED DRIVING.I TOOK MY CAR TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER IN TEMECULA CA AND AFTER INSPECTION THEY SAID IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I HIT THE ACCELERATOR WHILE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE OR VICE-VERSA. AND SO THEY CHARGED ME $183 TO TELL ME THAT. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED WITH ANY CAR I HAVE DRIVEN. THE DEALER SAYS ITS AN ISSUE WITH THE NEWER 300 MODELS. NO WARNING ANYWHERE IN MANUAL OR CAR. THIS IS A LIFE-THREATING ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED AND CHRYSLER MOTORS IS IGNORING IT. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS SERIOUS ISSUE. A RECALL MUST BE MADE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLLED!
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
WHEN IN PARK MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MY WIFE RECORD IT ON VIDEO FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED WHEN PARKING PARTIALLY ON ICE. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TURNED AGAINST THE ROLL OF THE VEHICLE. ALL 3 OTHER TIRES ROLLED WITH THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE HAS THE HEMI 5.7L, 5 SPD TRANSMISSION, AWD, AND MY SHIFTER IS NOT THE DIAL TYPE BUT A REGULAR SHIFTER TYPE. IS THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE THE ONLY ONE THAT KEEPS THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING REARWARD WHILE IN PARK? I CAN PROVIDE THE VIDEO EVIDENCE.
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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