2009 Chrysler 300

▲ Better than typical

2009 Chrysler 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:59:07.080Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2009: 83 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	2
2005	825
2006	1002
2007	497
2008	714
2009	83
2010	123
2011	200
2012	424
2013	305
2014	236
2015	97
2016	76
2017	82
2018	152
2019	59
2020	9
2021	19
2022	5
2023	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 46%

46% of complaints: air bags — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DEER AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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GOT IN CAR TO DRIVE, DRIVER SEAT WARM (THOUGHT DUE TO PARKED IN PHOENIX SUN). BUT WITHIN 10 MINUTES UNBEARABLE HEAT DRIVER SEAT, NEEDED 2 PADS TO PROTECT. SEAT HEATER WAS OFF, NO LIGHT, BUT I TOGGLED SWITCH TO SEE IF HELP, IT DID NOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130506

HORN KEEP ON SOUNDING ...CAR SHAKE WHEN DRIVEN TO STOP.HORN DOESNT WORK WHEN APPLIED SOUND RATHER IN ANOTHER TIME ON ITS OWN.THERE IS A SOUND KEEP ON COMING WHEN AC IS APPLIED ETC....

NHTSA ODI report, 20180429

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

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HORN KEEP ON SOUNDING ...CAR SHAKE WHEN DRIVEN TO STOP.HORN DOESNT WORK WHEN APPLIED SOUND RATHER IN ANOTHER TIME ON ITS OWN.THERE IS A SOUND KEEP ON COMING WHEN AC IS APPLIED ETC....

NHTSA ODI report, 20180429

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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The blinkers ...window wipers ...brights. horn.. battery draining. Horn. Staling. Someone said it's the TIPM.WHICH WAS RECALLED yeARS BACK. I JUST GOT THIS CAR NOT EVEN 2 YEARS AGO.and it's unsafe .

NHTSA ODI report, 20251010

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090209 — tires

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 175 MY 2009 DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER, AND CHRYSLER 300 VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) SENSORS MAY NOT TRANSMIT THE ACTUAL TIRE PRESSURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TPM SENSORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 08V642000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091109 — wheels

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835

Campaign 09V420000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150608 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

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

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180228 — air bags

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,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 18V021000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture