chrysler 300 problems
0 safety recalls. 137 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
MY BROTHER WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN WE CAME OFF OF A BRIDGE TOO FAST AND TRIED TO TAKE A CORNER BUT DIDN'T MAKE IT WE CRASHED THROUGH A CROSSWALK AND INTO SIDE OF BUILDING AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WE BOTH SUFFERED CONCUSSIONS, BRUISED BODY, AND BACK. *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR…
WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 2 DAYS MY CAR SHUTS COMPLETELY OFF, BUT POWER AND RADIO STILL ON.. MY ENGINE SHUTS DOWN
I WAS BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE STREET WHEN THE ABS AND ESC LIGHT BOTH CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. I SAW ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS SAME DEFECT WAS IN 2011 AND 2012 CARS AND THEY WERE BEING REPAIRED. I WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT THIS WOULD NOT COVER MY CAR…
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Common questions
Is the 2010 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Chrysler 300 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2010 Chrysler 300?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 55 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chrysler 300 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2010 Chrysler 300?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 137 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.