MYRModel Year Report

2011 Chrysler 300

● Typical for this model
2011 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
200
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

61% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2011: 200 complaints 2011 200 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2019: 60 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: 497 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2011: 200 complaints 2011 200 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 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: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2009 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2011 200 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: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023

2011: 200 complaints

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YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061,002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012426
2013306
2014237
201599
201676
201782
2018153
201960
20209
202120
20225
20236

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

61% · 121 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While driving my child to school a short while ago today, my car accelerated on its own and would not brake. I was attempting to stop for an upcoming red light. The car accelerated without me pressing the gas and the brakes went completely out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-16

Also filed under Service brakes and fuel/propulsion system

At less that six-hundred miles on new vehicle had a failure of the electrical/electronic systems controlling fuel to engine. Engine management computer (ECU) faulty, causing excessive amounts of fuel to be dumped into engine cylinders.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-30

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the key fob failed, and would not unlock the vehicle. The contact was able to enter the vehicle after using the key manually, but the vehicle would not start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-24

Air bags

14% · 27 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was driving a Chrysler 300 .I attempted to change lanes to my right in front of bus. I did not clear it and was spun down sloped hill I went through iron fence jumped four foot retainer wall and hit a storage building.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-08

Service brakes

10% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Engine

9% · 18 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Alternator caught on fire while engine was stopped\car parked while driving on interstate, the battery indicator came on, indicating a problem with the charging system. I continued on to my destination about 3 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-15

Fuel/propulsion system

6% · 11 reports

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2012-05-18Electrical system, service brakes, air12V197000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 300 and Dodge charger vehicles. These vehicles may lose ABS/ESC system function due to an overheated power distribution center.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ABS/ESC system fuse, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 18, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2013-04-22Air bags13V118000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

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    2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine...

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

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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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    2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.

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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

2011 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 121 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V197000 · Electrical system, service brakes, air
  • Recall 13V118000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chrysler 300 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 300?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler 300 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.