I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND I HEARD A WHINE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND I RECEIVED A "BATTERY SAVER MODE" MESSAGE ON THE EVIC. I PARKED THE VEHICLE. WHEN I SHUT IT OFF, THE ENGINE HAD A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC ABOUT IT. WHEN I GOT BACK INTO MY CAR THE POWER WAS COMPLETELY GONE. ATTEMPTS TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. *TR
2011 chrysler 300 electrical problems
severe 109 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
109
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR…
ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN I GOT A BATTERY SAVER MODE MESSAGE. I HAD BEEN GETTING THE MESSAGE A FEW DAYS NOW AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK OF IT. A LITTLE FURTHER INTO THE COMMUTE, I STARTED SMELLING A BURNING SMELL. ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALL OF THE VEHICLES SYSTEMS START TO SHUT DOWN AND THE CAR JUST DIES (WHILE I'M DRIVING IT)! LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF INTO …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN NOT AV…
EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. NO PRIOR WARNING OF ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS. AFTER FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR VEHICLE WENT INTO POWER SAVE MODE WHILE DRIVING DISABLING THE ABS, ESC, ECM, AND CBC OF THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO CAUSED AN UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL FIRE IN WHICH EMS AND THE FD HAD TO BE CALLED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO STANDARDS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 02/18/15*LJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BATTERY SAVING MODE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL WHINING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL ODOR DURING THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY SAVING MODE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 chrysler 300?
It's a meaningful issue. 109 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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