2009 Chrysler 300c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (2) · Engine (2) · Electrical System (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: 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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Service bulletins (40)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 40 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“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 on getting in vehicles. there wasn’t any issuing war…”
2021-04-19 · Unknown Or Other“my chrysler 300c constantly smell like fuel. i have taken to the chrysler dealer who claims he didn't smell anything. now my vehicle is out of warranty and i still smell fuel. i don't know what to do because the chrysler experts are not helping the situation. hopefully you can help me get it resolved. i am not alone. you angel the fuel whether the…”
2020-09-10 · Engine · 98,474 mi“car had 98,474 miles on odometer. engine is mercedes design and guaranteed for 100,000. engine blew with no warning signs or symptoms or any kind of issues. i was driving 73 mph on i-10 when i heard a low "ka-thunk", electric and oil lights lit on dash, and car began decelerating. at time, i was being tailgated by another vehicle . i hit emergency …”
2019-06-09 · Steering · 60,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 vehicle...no warning lights, no issues, as if nothing h…”
2018-10-03 · Unknown Or Other · 170,000 mi“vehicle was stationary and parked. i unlocked car door with fob and pulled the exterior driver's door handle and a plastic piece under chrome handle on the left fell to the ground and that side of the door handle is now broken. i have to have the entire door handle replaced.…”
2018-08-25 · Exterior Lighting · 65,000 mi“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.…”
2017-10-28 · Engine · 20,123 mi“while driving on the freeway my chrysler 300c died while i was driving in traffic going approximately 65 mph. the vehicle just cut itself off. it lost power to the engine. this has happened a few times since i've had this vehicle.…”
2017-10-20 · Exterior Lighting · 61,030 mi“while driving at highway speed engine and lights and all power equip shuts down like turning off the ignition. lights also shut off! usually can shift to neutral and restart engine. sometimes it takes several tries before it keeps running. dealer cannot find problem. no error codes stored. afraid i will be run over on freeway!happens at different s…”
2017-07-10 · Unknown Or Other · 59,600 mi“while driving down road engine just stops running as if ignition was turned off! radio stays on. shift to neutral and able to restart it if not run over by then! very bad safety problem! has happened multiple times. no pattern that i can tell.…”
2016-01-31 · Electrical System · 80,000 mi“win module failure, key sticks in ignition and will not release key in off position.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.