2013 Chrysler 300

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 424 complaints 2013: 305 complaints 2013 2014: 236 complaints 2015: 97 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 152 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023
2013: 305 complaints
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YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012424
2013305
2014236
201597
201676
201782
2018152
201959
20209
202119
20225
20236

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42%

42% of complaints: electrical system — 127 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 17V-435. FOR THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS I HAVE TRIED TO HAVE THIS SERVICE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS HAVE NOT SHIPPED YET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180412

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 58 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180328

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file.

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It says a recall on my car was fixed 2014 I purchased vehicle 2022, but just recently it has started just shutting off while driving it. Completely dying. Simular to the alternator recall P60

NHTSA ODI report, 20231121

SAFETY TIMELINE

2013 — complaint volume: 305
R 20140331 — power train

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. I

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-140

Campaign 13V610000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150227 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V634000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160203 — EA (closed 20160624)

Vehicle rollaway, engine on

R 20160624 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22,...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180212 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 17V435000 — 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

R 20190204 — air bags

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.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (127 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (58 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V610000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V634000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V240000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V435000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V021000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V018000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Chrysler 300 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler 300?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.