2010 Chrysler 300
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.
- Complaints
- 123
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 123 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 825 |
| 2006 | 1,002 |
| 2007 | 498 |
| 2008 | 714 |
| 2009 | 83 |
| 2010 | 123 |
| 2011 | 200 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 306 |
| 2014 | 237 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 153 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
46% · 57 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
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The contact owned a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while her partner was driving at 30 MPH, he crashed into a vehicle due to his vision being obstructed by the sun. The air bags did not deploy upon impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-14
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 MPH approaching a light, the contact had a seizure and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-18
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-31
Electrical system
19% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing module and alternator/generator/regulator.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began to loose power. The contact stated that she pulled over and the vehicle regained power independently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-21
Engine
9% · 11 reportsFuel/propulsion system
7% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I have a 2010 Chrysler 300 and when I fill my tank up I take the handle out when it clicks I donât keep filling because I know not to.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-20
Vehicle speed control
6% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. While switching from reverse to drive, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. As a result, the contact drove into a wooden post and the vehicle flipped over.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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2010-08-23Electrical system10V200000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge challenger, charger, Jeep commander, grand cherokee and Dodge Ram vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a wireless…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 23, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2010-12-27Steering10V475000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler sebring, 300, charger (Lx) and Dodge challenger (Lc), avenger (Js), and journey (Jc), as well as model year 2011 Dodge Ram light duty pickup (Ds)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 20, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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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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2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 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.
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 4, 2019.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 57 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V420000 · Wheels
- Recall 10V200000 · Electrical system
- Recall 10V475000 · Steering
- Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Chrysler 300 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chrysler 300 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chrysler 300?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chrysler 300 have?
- 7 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.