2013 Chrysler 300c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (20) · Steering (2) · Power Train (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (97)
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.
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
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 2023-08-30 · 93120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fca caribbean warranty bulletin id-23-20 "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty bulletin d-16-03 - "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc (rev. b)
Showing the 6 most recent of 97 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-23 · Steering · 103,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. the contact stated while waiting to make a left turn, the contact veered to the left at 5 mph, and became aware that the steering wheel was unusually stiff. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to make tight u-turns. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, it was n…”
2022-02-09 · Engine · 28,412 mi“the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the plastic handle on the oil dipstick fractured. additionally, part of the dipstick was stuck in the tube. the contact was unable to check the oil level. the contact was concerned about a possible fire. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer but, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor r…”
2019-07-10 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“my car caught on fire while driving home. prior to this incident, three days before fire happened my car kept overheating, but if i was on the freeway car wouldn't overheat. got home and car would not shut off. my son ran over to the car and told me to disconnect battery cables cuz car was on fire and wouldn't shut off. son opened the hood and saw …”
2019-06-06 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the vehicle would move forward even after it was shifted into the park position. in addition, the vehicle would not shut off when the push button ignition was pressed. the contact had to shift back into drive several times and then park to finally get the engine to shut off. jeep ch…”
2019-04-11 · Engine · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road and the contact powered off the engine. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was later taken to griffin motors i…”
2019-04-10 · Electrical System · 52,687 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the heating and air conditioning were malfunctioning and a knocking noise was heard. the failures constantly drained the battery. mark's casa chrysler jeep (9733 coors blvd nw, albuquerque, nm 87114, (505) 897-8400) replaced the oem hvac re-circulation actuator, but the failure cont…”
2018-12-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 62,388 mi“c.e.l came on when car was turned on and when taken to dealership i was told the esim was bad. cost me $640.00 to replace this module. on a car that has low mileage and isn't that old i would think that this repair is not normal. i was told had this not been repaired the the fumes would have built up and if i was rear ended then this could have cau…”
2018-11-28 · Air Bags · 51,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* takata recall. the contact owned a 2013 chrysler 300c. the contact's vehicle skidded off the road and crashed into some trees. the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle were mangled and the rear axle was twisted. the vehicle was totaled. the contact's spouse, who was driving, was injured and transported to the hospital via ambulance. none o…”
2018-11-20 · Power Train · 150,000 mi“on more than 20 occasions, while traveling at speeds in excess of 60 mph, the vehicle abruptly 'shuts off'. everything is completely off. engine, powertrain, power steering and power brakes. sometimes there's a warning light that flashes after the shut down that looks like a reddish orange sideways z lighting bolt. the check engine goes on sometime…”
2018-09-09 · Air Bags · 70,000 mi“airbag light on driver dash keeps coming on and dinging indicating something not working properly. chrysler dealer did not know how to fix. went to other auto repair to get fixed. they replaced driver seatbelt buckle pretensioner deployment control circuit for $551. it occurred while driving in all circumstances. happened a year earlier also and s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.