FaultScore

FaultScore report

2016 Chrysler 300C problems

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2016 Chrysler 300C with NHTSA between 2017 and 2021. The largest single group is the electrical system. Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 12 worst.

B

FaultScore 32/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chrysler 300C.

How this is worked out

The numbers

13

Complaints

1

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries reported

31,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

54%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

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.

Complaint volume 4 vs 50 Severity 40 vs 50 Early failure 92 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 4
Against the median year of the Chrysler 300C. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 40
7.7% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 92
54% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2016 compares with every other Chrysler 300C

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2016 Chrysler 300C

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Electrical System 4 30.8%

Median failure at 33,500 miles

Other & Unspecified 2 15.4%

Median failure at 21,750 miles

Stability & Traction Control 1 7.7%

Median failure at 70 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 7.7%

Median failure at 110,000 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 1 7.7%

Median failure at 36,000 miles

Brakes 1 7.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 27,000 mi

Steering 1 7.7%

Median failure at 107,250 miles

Transmission & Drivetrain 1 7.7%

Median failure at 70 miles

Engine & Cooling 1 7.7%

Median failure at 36,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 3 23.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 1 7.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 6 46.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 3 23.1%

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 2017 peak 3 Aug 2021

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 27,000 miles Destrehan, LA Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND CHANGING LANES, THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AND WOBBLING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE ROTOR WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED RIVERLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP AT (985) 652-9600 (LOCATED AT 601 BELLE TERRE BLVD, LAPLACE, LA 70068). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

NHTSA complaint #11096379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 107,250 miles Thornton, WV

STEERING

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH, the warning message "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel lost power. The contact veered to side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while driving, the warning messages "Shift To park" and "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated she switched gears to park and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road for a short moment, then she drove to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,250.

NHTSA complaint #11429858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 107,250 miles Thornton, WV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH, the warning message "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel lost power. The contact veered to side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while driving, the warning messages "Shift To park" and "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated she switched gears to park and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road for a short moment, then she drove to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,250.

NHTSA complaint #11429858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 110,000 miles Belleview, FL

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that two leaks had formed in the ceiling of his vehicle; one leak was located in the middle of the rear section of the panoramic sunroof and another leak had formed in the upper handle above the rear passenger seat. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was made to inspect the vehicle. The contact had also taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the seals and tubes located around the sunroof were tested and no failures were found. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred him to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000

NHTSA complaint #11429262 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 31,000 miles Raymond, NH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SCREEN TURNS BLACK AND GREEN WHEN ON REVERSE OR SOMETIMES GO BLACK WHILE DRIVING, MAKING CERTAIN CONTROLS LIKE HEATED SEATS AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL INOPERABLE. THE ENTIRE SCREEN FLASHES WITH LINES AND FLIPS BETWEEN BLACK AND GREEN. ISSUE HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT MORE WHEN PUTTING THE CAR ON REVERSE INSTEAD OF SHOWING REAR IMAGE IT GOES INTO A FLASHING GREEN SCREEN. DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND USUALLY THEY REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT WHICH COSTS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND NOW CAR IS 90 MILES OVER THE 36K BUMPER TO BUMPER AND HAD TO OPEN CASE WITH CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY CAN COVER THE REPAIR/DIAGNOSTIC

NHTSA complaint #11163472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 31,000 miles Raymond, NH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SCREEN TURNS BLACK AND GREEN WHEN ON REVERSE OR SOMETIMES GO BLACK WHILE DRIVING, MAKING CERTAIN CONTROLS LIKE HEATED SEATS AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL INOPERABLE. THE ENTIRE SCREEN FLASHES WITH LINES AND FLIPS BETWEEN BLACK AND GREEN. ISSUE HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT MORE WHEN PUTTING THE CAR ON REVERSE INSTEAD OF SHOWING REAR IMAGE IT GOES INTO A FLASHING GREEN SCREEN. DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND USUALLY THEY REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT WHICH COSTS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND NOW CAR IS 90 MILES OVER THE 36K BUMPER TO BUMPER AND HAD TO OPEN CASE WITH CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY CAN COVER THE REPAIR/DIAGNOSTIC

NHTSA complaint #11163472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 36,000 miles Riceville, TN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REGAINED ENGINE POWER AFTER 15 SECONDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18

NHTSA complaint #11130889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 36,000 miles Riceville, TN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REGAINED ENGINE POWER AFTER 15 SECONDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18

NHTSA complaint #11130889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 36,000 miles Riceville, TN

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REGAINED ENGINE POWER AFTER 15 SECONDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18

NHTSA complaint #11130889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70 miles Fort Worth, FL

POWER TRAIN

I BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN THE DASH BOARD COMES OUT A LIGHT FOR ELECTRICAL, I HAVE TO LET GO THE ACCELERATOR ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESET IT, IF I DON'T DO IT MY CAR STARTS SLOWING DOWN IS KIND OF SCARY, I CAN SEND A PICTURE BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING MORE THAN 60 MILES AN HOUR AND I HAVE TO ACT QUIUKLY OR A CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, IT HAPPEN TO ME A LOT OF TIMES BUT I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS NOT SHOWING NOTHING

NHTSA complaint #11114705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70 miles Fort Worth, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN THE DASH BOARD COMES OUT A LIGHT FOR ELECTRICAL, I HAVE TO LET GO THE ACCELERATOR ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESET IT, IF I DON'T DO IT MY CAR STARTS SLOWING DOWN IS KIND OF SCARY, I CAN SEND A PICTURE BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING MORE THAN 60 MILES AN HOUR AND I HAVE TO ACT QUIUKLY OR A CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, IT HAPPEN TO ME A LOT OF TIMES BUT I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS NOT SHOWING NOTHING

NHTSA complaint #11114705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70 miles Fort Worth, FL

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN THE DASH BOARD COMES OUT A LIGHT FOR ELECTRICAL, I HAVE TO LET GO THE ACCELERATOR ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESET IT, IF I DON'T DO IT MY CAR STARTS SLOWING DOWN IS KIND OF SCARY, I CAN SEND A PICTURE BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING MORE THAN 60 MILES AN HOUR AND I HAVE TO ACT QUIUKLY OR A CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, IT HAPPEN TO ME A LOT OF TIMES BUT I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS NOT SHOWING NOTHING

NHTSA complaint #11114705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 27,000 miles Destrehan, LA Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND CHANGING LANES, THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AND WOBBLING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE ROTOR WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED RIVERLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP AT (985) 652-9600 (LOCATED AT 601 BELLE TERRE BLVD, LAPLACE, LA 70068). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

NHTSA complaint #11096379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 12,500 miles Pembroke, MA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

IF CAR IS IN GEAR AND YOU GET OUT OF CAR WITHOUT PUTTING IT IN PARK, CAR STAYS IN GEAR AND ROLLS SHIFTER DIAL IS ON THE MIDDLE CONSOLE MERCEDES AND JAGUAR MODELS AUTO MATICALLY SHUT OFF ? OR GO TO PARK IF SOMEONE EXITS VEHICLE OR DOOR OPENS.

NHTSA complaint #11014219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.