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.
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 — 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%.
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
430.8%
Median failure at 33,500 miles
Other & Unspecified
215.4%
Median failure at 21,750 miles
Stability & Traction Control
17.7%
Median failure at 70 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
17.7%
Median failure at 110,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17.7%
Median failure at 36,000 miles
Brakes
17.7%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 27,000 mi
Steering
17.7%
Median failure at 107,250 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
17.7%
Median failure at 70 miles
Engine & Cooling
17.7%
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
323.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
17.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
646.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
323.1%
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 2017peak 3Aug 2021
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 27,000 milesDestrehan, LACrash
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 milesThornton, 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 milesThornton, 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 milesBelleview, 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 milesRaymond, 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 milesRaymond, 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 milesRiceville, 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 milesRiceville, 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 milesRiceville, 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 milesFort 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 milesFort 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 milesFort 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 milesDestrehan, LACrash
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 milesPembroke, 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.