MYRModel Year Report

2013 Chrysler 300

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
306
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

43% 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 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2013 306 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 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2013 306 2014: 237 complaints 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 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2013 306 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

2013: 306 complaints

View as data table
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

43% · 131 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2018-04-12

Power train

19% · 58 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

12% · 36 reports
CRASHFIRE

Air bags

10% · 32 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-03-28

Exterior lighting

6% · 17 reports
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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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-21

Also filed under Service brakes

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2013Complaint volume 306 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2014-03-31Power train13V610000 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.…

    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…

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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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    2016-02-03Engineering analysisClosed 2016-06-24 Vehicle rollaway, engine on
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    2016-06-24Power train16V240000 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.

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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

2013 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 131 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V610000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 16V240000 · Power train
  • Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have?
6 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.