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2010 Chrysler 300c problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Wheels (1) · Tires (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

87 /100
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10
Complaints
1
Recalls
46
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

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 (46)

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

Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

Seats 2022-04-20 · 9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

oil filter if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. recommended brands: wix, purolator, and napagold for concerns of v8 oil filter leaks on 22my and up vehicles: 1. clean the area and use oi

Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter 2022-03-30 · 9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

oil filter if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. recommended brands: wix, purolator, and napagold

Showing the 6 most recent of 46 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2026-02-02 · Electrical System · 99,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2010 chrysler 300c. while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a roundabout, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. the owner performed a diagnostic test but found a recorded history of the vehicle shutting down in the computer. the vehicle wa…”

2026-01-12 · Power Train

“the vehicle was sold with an outdated battery and later experienced repeated breakdowns. during the first repair visit, the dealership replaced the battery and alternator but failed to identify the root cause of the problem. the vehicle was returned, but the next day it broke down again. upon inspection, it was discovered that the wiring harness wa…”

2023-07-06 · Structure:body:door:handle:exterior · 168,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2010 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that while opening the rear passenger’s and driver's side doors, the door handles detached. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 168,000.…”

2021-07-19 · Service Brakes

“antilock brake system (abs) module malfunctioned. brakes function is being compromised and warning lamps were activated. vehicle/component was inspected by the dealership and the abs module was replaced at owner's cost. there is similar abs module recalls (refer to fca safety recall r61/nhtsa 15v-675).…”

2020-11-05 · Wheels · 86,000 mi

“2 issues: 1)while driving, vehicle frequently shows no air pressure in front driver side tire sensor, happens frequently 2) while starting, vehicle will start and run for approx 2-3 seconds then engine will shut off, issue 2 typically does not repeat after turning off vehicle then restarting. this issue occurred more often when starting vehicle …”

2020-10-19 · Electrical System

“problems with the w i n module. or wcm. push start passive entry non-functional including remote start non-functional. w i n module malfunction. unrecognized key transmission failure. safety issue.…”

2019-07-19 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi

“for the past two months while attempting to accelerate, my rpm will jump to over 3 while barely pressing on the gas. this issue tends to happen more when i slow down (but not completely stop, like at a changing light) and attempt to speed back up. my car doesn't accelerate very fast but the rpm will be very high. also, while on the highway, going a…”

2017-03-20 · Electrical System · 97,000 mi

“on or about february 10, 2017, i brought my chrysler 300c to orr chrysler ' dodge ' jeep ' ram located at 900 truman baker drive, searcy, ar 72143 via a tow truck because of a dead battery that had failed due to a faulty, defective alternator. after my father spoke with tommy, the service manager, my car was repaired; however, he and i were under …”

2015-09-09 · Engine · 126,000 mi

“the car shuts off while driving. this has happened to me at least 5 times in the past month so far usually in the middle of a turn. i have to put the car in park and turn the key in order to start it up again. it starts up and i'm on my way again. the issue is there is no warning like the car slowing down or vibrating or a dashboard warning…”

2015-08-21 · Tires · 28,634 mi

“drivers rear tire suddenly lost air pressure while on the freeway, went to gas station and while attempting to place air in the tire it blew in my face, inner sidewall separated at seam with 18 inch gash. the tires were on my car less the 5 months & had less than 2,000 miles. looking at your site i see multiple complaints of same thing happening to…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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