Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received a 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/24/15*lj…
2013 Chrysler 300 electrical problems
severe 120 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
120
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
2crashes
15fires
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 120 electrical complaints filed for the 2013 Chrysler 300, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 39% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 120 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact then stated that while driving, the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local leith Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealer at…
Chrysler issued a recall notice for alternator diodes, saying car may stop or not start. Neither the dealer nor the company can tell me when parts will be available to repair the car. I believe it to be unsafe to drive a car that may/will stop without notice. I need better information from Chrysler. *tr
The Chrysler 300c was parked in our garage for about a week. Tried to start it and nothing happened. Electronic throttle control (etc) light flashed. All symptoms pointed to a low battery. Jump started 300 from our other car and drove to the dealer. By the time I got there the battery was charged from the generator. Dealer kept it for 5 days and couldn't find a problem. There were other…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Parts distribution…
Multiple occurrences of dead battery / loss of power. Checked that no accessories had been left turned on. Have taken vehicle to dealer with each occurrence because even with charging / jump starting battery, battery loses charge after a few days. Found recall info on NHTSA web site, provided this to dealer, dealer claims there is no recall, even stated that the print out we provided from NHTSA…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system) however, part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/09/15*lj updated 02/03/15*jb updated 2/24/15*cn updated 9/8/2017*cn
Seat control module. The adjustable pedals move forward on their own while driving.
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
It's a meaningful issue. 120 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 71 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 29,930 and 71,000 miles, with the median around 50,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 29,930; a quarter make it past 71,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Chrysler/300.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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