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2010 Chrysler 300 problems

The 2010 Chrysler 300 has 4 critical safety recalls on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 137 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.

The 2010 Chrysler 300 has 137 NHTSA owner complaints and 7 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 55 complaints, typically surfacing around 80,255 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Chrysler 300 owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2007 300 623 4
2008 300 758 4
2009 300 95 5
2010 300 (this page) 137 7
2011 300 200 7
2012 300 425 9
2013 300 306 6
2010 Chrysler 300
Photo: Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative photo of the Chrysler 300
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Reliability score
4.6 / 10

Below average for the segment. Multiple systems have recurring complaints.

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Should you avoid this 2010 300?
High-risk ownership

Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

Buying a used 2010 Chrysler 300? Check these first

Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.

What to inspect on this specific car

⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 80,255 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.

Recalls to confirm are done

Run the VIN from the listing — 7 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.

Verdict for buyers: 4.6/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.

We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.

See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →
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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
55 reports · fails ~80,255 mi · avg $1,100
severe
electrical
25 reports · fails ~88,712 mi · avg $850
severe
engine
11 reports · fails ~62,873 mi · avg $3,100
severe
cruise control
6 reports · fails ~89,499 mi · avg $600
severe
body
5 reports · fails ~91,760 mi · avg $1,500
moderate
powertrain
5 reports · fails ~56,051 mi · avg $2,500
severe
lighting
3 reports · fails ~91,667 mi · avg $250
severe
steering
3 reports · fails ~69,550 mi · avg $700
moderate

Your road ahead on this 2010 Chrysler 300

When owners report each system failing, in actual miles — so you can see what's likely behind you, what's due around now, and what to budget for next. Enter your mileage to mark where you are.

  1. ~65,000 miairbags~$1,100
  2. ~65,000 miengine~$3,100
  3. ~90,000 mielectrical~$850

"Typical" = median owner-reported failure mileage from the NHTSA complaint record for this exact year and model. Not a maintenance schedule — a heads-up on where this model's failures cluster.

Buyer's checklist
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Generated from this 2010 300's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.
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Should you buy an extended warranty on this 2010 300?
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2010 300 · airbags Crash
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
12/31/2012 · at 41,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10490615.0 · see airbags pattern →
2010 300 · airbags
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…
2010 300 · electrical
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
2010 300 · airbags
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 repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the…
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Active recalls showing 3 of 7

critical NHTSA 19V018000 January 15, 2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
critical NHTSA 18V021000 January 9, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
critical NHTSA 16V352000 May 24, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
View all 7 recalls →

Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA

EA Air Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →

How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →

Common questions

Is the 2010 Chrysler 300 reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 4.6 out of 10 based on 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Chrysler 300 has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

Should you avoid the 2010 Chrysler 300?

The 2010 Chrysler 300 is a higher-risk ownership prospect. Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 25 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 60,000–99,000 mi; Reliability score 4.6/10 — below the segment average; 7 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What should I check before buying a used 2010 Chrysler 300?

Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 55 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 80,255 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.

Is the 2010 Chrysler 300 a good used car to buy?

It scores 4.6 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 137 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 80,255 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.

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. Typical failure occurs around 80,255 miles. 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. Typical failure occurs around 80,255 miles. 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 are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chrysler/300. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Chrysler. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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