2011 Chrysler 300c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Engine (4)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (71)
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
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Unknown Or Other 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Showing the 6 most recent of 71 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-29 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300c. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering on several occasions. the contact stated that the vehicle required to be jumpstarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). the vehicle failed…”
2025-11-18 · Steering · 55,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the power steering function was inoperable, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) and 16v352000 (air bags). the vehicle …”
2023-05-09 · Engine“the alternator that was supposedly recalled and fixed broke once again. …”
2023-03-27 · Air Bags“airbag light stays on. afraid to drive car that the air bag will not deploy in case of accident or go off unexpectedly. i noticed it before i put the car in drive. came on while idling.…”
2023-01-31 · Electrical System“the alternator went out for the third time the car just died going down the highway the problem was confirmed by the dealership no warning lights at all we had the recall done once then i had to repair it and now it's out again …”
2022-10-31 · Exterior Lighting“the vehicle has a continental system in it that i cannot explain where it came from or how it ended up in the vehicle and it has caused my vehicle to drive horribly and it will not even start a times and it has even sped out of control at times it does not allow the air system meaning heat and air conditioning to work or the touch screen and it cau…”
2021-08-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“after filling the car with gasoline, i get a strong odor of gasoline in the cabin of the car. after the fuel level gets to about 7/8 full the issue goes away. after further inspection the odor seems to be strongest in the passenger side aft wheel well. excessive fuel vapors are harmful to people and could cause explosion or fire. …”
2021-08-24 · Vehicle Speed Control“the car won't tell me when i'm too close to another vehicle now and i can't use the cruise control either and the steering wheel is shaking while driving …”
2021-05-18 · Engine“the problem i have is with the engine coolant system and the vehicles electrical system the cooling system is not operating the way that is supposed to be in the electrical system keeps malfunctioning the check engine light keeps coming on and off the car is not idling the way that is supposed to be idling i’ve already replaced the humidity control…”
2020-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel tanks are bad and always out of stock.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.