MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chrysler 300

▲ Better than typical
2009 Chrysler 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:52.946Z

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
83
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 498 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2009 83 2010: 123 complaints 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2019: 61 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 2007: 498 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2009 83 2010: 123 complaints 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 61 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2005 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 2007: 498 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2009 83 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2017 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 61 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023

2009: 83 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061,002
2007498
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012426
2013306
2014237
201599
201676
201782
2018153
201961
20209
202120
20225
20236

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

46% · 38 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2011-10-04

Electrical system

30% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing horn and switch.

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, 2013-05-06

Also filed under Seats

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, 2018-04-29

Also filed under Engine and electronic stability control (esc)

Purchased a 2009 Chrysler 300 in February and attempted several times to blow my horn when the car was not on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-05

Engine

10% · 8 reports

Steering

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion.

Vehicle speed control

7% · 6 reports
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, 2025-10-10

Also filed under Service brakes and visibility/wiper

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2009-02-09Tires08V642000 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…

    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.

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    2009-11-09Wheels09V420000 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…

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    2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 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.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.

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    2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V642000 · Tires
  • Recall 09V420000 · Wheels
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Chrysler 300 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler 300?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Chrysler 300 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.