Owners have filed 14 complaints
about the 2010 Chrysler 300C with NHTSA between 2015 and 2026.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 10 of 12 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 5
Against the median year of the Chrysler 300C. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 37
7.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 19
11% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2010 Chrysler 300C
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Electrical System
535.7%
Median failure at 97,000 miles
Engine & Cooling
321.4%
Median failure at 106,000 miles
Other & Unspecified
17.1%
Median failure at 100,000 miles
Wheels
17.1%
Median failure at 86,000 miles
Tires
17.1%
Median failure at 28,634 miles
Body & Structure
17.1%
Median failure at 168,000 miles
Brakes
17.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
111.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
555.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
222.2%
150,000+ miles
111.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2015peak 3Feb 2026
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 28,634 milesEL Cajon, CA1 injured
TIRES
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 OTHERS. THE TIRE IS NOT AVAILABLE NATION WIDE AND PER MICHELIN CUSTOMER SERVICE ON BACK ORDER WITH NO PRODUCTION DATE AVAILABLE. I HAVE 3 MORE OF THESE TIRES ON MY CAR AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THESE TIRES AFTER REVIEWING THE COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SITE.
NHTSA complaint #10750284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 99,000 milesWest Haven, CT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 was not repaired, and the failure persisted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V200000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
NHTSA complaint #11714951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eugene, OR
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 was severely burnt and melted, creating a significant safety hazard that could cause stalling, fire, or total electronic failure. The dealership later diagnosed a PCM failure, which was not detected during the first repair visit. The wiring damage and PCM issue were not disclosed to the vehicle owner by the dealership, and there was no explanation provided for the cause. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership during the second visit, and photographs of the wiring damage are available. The electrical system and engine control were compromised, placing the driver and others at risk of sudden vehicle failure while driving.
NHTSA complaint #11710462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eugene, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 was severely burnt and melted, creating a significant safety hazard that could cause stalling, fire, or total electronic failure. The dealership later diagnosed a PCM failure, which was not detected during the first repair visit. The wiring damage and PCM issue were not disclosed to the vehicle owner by the dealership, and there was no explanation provided for the cause. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership during the second visit, and photographs of the wiring damage are available. The electrical system and engine control were compromised, placing the driver and others at risk of sudden vehicle failure while driving.
NHTSA complaint #11710462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eugene, OR
ENGINE
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 was severely burnt and melted, creating a significant safety hazard that could cause stalling, fire, or total electronic failure. The dealership later diagnosed a PCM failure, which was not detected during the first repair visit. The wiring damage and PCM issue were not disclosed to the vehicle owner by the dealership, and there was no explanation provided for the cause. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership during the second visit, and photographs of the wiring damage are available. The electrical system and engine control were compromised, placing the driver and others at risk of sudden vehicle failure while driving.
NHTSA complaint #11710462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 168,000 milesKings Mountain, NC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
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.
NHTSA complaint #11530602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Johns, FL
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).
NHTSA complaint #11425489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesMontgomery, TX
WHEELS
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 AFTER BEING BRIEFLY TURNED OFF
NHTSA complaint #11373112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesMontgomery, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 AFTER BEING BRIEFLY TURNED OFF
NHTSA complaint #11373112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesMontgomery, TX
ENGINE
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 AFTER BEING BRIEFLY TURNED OFF
NHTSA complaint #11373112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bristol, NH
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.
NHTSA complaint #11365079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesLansing, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 CONSTANT SPEED MY RPM WILL JUMP UP AND DOWN. I'VE ATTEMPTED TO USE MY AUTOSTICK TO GET THE RPM TO DROP BACK DOWN AND IT ONLY HELPS OCCASIONALLY. I'VE HAD SPARK PLUGS REPLACED, A NEW BATTERY, A TRANSMISSION FLUSH, WIRES REPLACED FOR THE THROTTLE BODY (THEY WERE BROKEN/BURNT), MY CAR SAID IT HAD THE WRONG OIL IN IT, SO I GOT ANOTHER OIL CHANGE, I'VE HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLASHED TWICE. I'VE HAD 5 DIFFERENT PEOPLE/SHOPS LOOK AT MY CAR (INCLUDING THE DEALERSHIP) AND NONE OF THEM CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S CAUSING IT, ALL REPAIRS HAVE TOTALED OVER THE LAST TWO MONTHS SINCE HAVING THIS ISSUE, ROUGHLY $1,500. THE ISSUE IS STILL HAPPENING AND THIS IS MY SECOND CHRYSLER 300C.
NHTSA complaint #11233268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesSearcy, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 THE IMPRESSION THAT THE CAR WOULD BE REPAIRED THROUGH A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14V-634 (AKA P60) THAT HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR CHRYSLER 300 CARS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #10967164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,000 milesLakeland, FL
ENGINE
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 LIGHT BEFORE IT SHUTS DOWN. I'M AFRAID THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WILL RUN IN TO ME BECAUSE OF THIS. I'VE HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE TODAY AND THE REPAIR SHOP COULD NOT TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG BECAUSE THEY SEE NO HISTORY OF ANY CODES COMING UP. THEY WOULD NEED TO SEE IT HAPPEN. THAT WOULD BE HARD TO DO.
NHTSA complaint #10762546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,634 milesEL Cajon, CA1 injured
TIRES
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 OTHERS. THE TIRE IS NOT AVAILABLE NATION WIDE AND PER MICHELIN CUSTOMER SERVICE ON BACK ORDER WITH NO PRODUCTION DATE AVAILABLE. I HAVE 3 MORE OF THESE TIRES ON MY CAR AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THESE TIRES AFTER REVIEWING THE COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SITE.
NHTSA complaint #10750284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.