NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2005–2017

Chrysler 300C recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1,258 owner complaints for the Chrysler 300C, covering model years 2005 to 2017. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (698), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
1,258 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
13 model years with data (2005–2017)

most complaints: 2006 (698 for that model year)
top component: Engine (367 complaints)
latest recall 15V313000 (reported May 26, 2015)

26 complaints reporting a crash (2.1%)
19 complaints reporting a fire (1.5%)
15 complaints reporting an injury (1.2%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chrysler 300C complaints by model year

13 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 698 of 1,258, or 55.5%. Next come 2005 (288) and 2007 (112). The fewest are for 2017, with 4 complaints.

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Chrysler 300C complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chrysler 300C complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2005	288	8	2	5
2006	698	8	3	6
2007	112	4	3	1
2008	30	0	0	0
2009	11	1	1	0
2010	10	0	0	1
2011	25	0	2	1
2012	15	0	2	0
2013	35	2	6	1
2014	11	0	0	0
2015	12	1	0	0
2016	7	1	0	0
2017	4	1	0	0
All model years	1,258	26	19	15

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chrysler 300C components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 367 complaints (29.2% of all 1,258), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (274) and Fuel System, Gasoline (227).

Components named most often in Chrysler 300C complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Chrysler 300C complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine	367	29.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System	274	21.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline	227	18.0%
Power Train	209	16.6%
Electrical System	172	13.7%
Air Bags	89	7.1%
Unknown or Other	83	6.6%
Steering	74	5.9%
Vehicle Speed Control	39	3.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling	38	3.0%
Service Brakes	30	2.4%
Exterior Lighting	25	2.0%
Structure	20	1.6%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	19	1.5%
Suspension	16	1.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chrysler 300C recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 300C, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2010. The 2005 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

2 recall campaigns
1 “Do Not Drive” advisory

Chrysler 300C recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 2 campaigns	2006: 1 campaign	2007: 1 campaign	2008: 1 campaign	2009: 1 campaign	2010: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 15V313000
Reported May 26, 2015
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Model years 2005–2010
NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.
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 SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 14V770000
Reported Dec 3, 2014
Air Bags
Model year 2005
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chrysler 300C questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chrysler 300C have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chrysler 300C, covering model years 2005 to 2017. The most recent, 15V313000, was reported on May 26, 2015 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2005 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Chrysler 300C model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 698 of the 1,258 complaints in NHTSA’s file (55.5%). The next are 2005 (288) and 2007 (112). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chrysler 300C complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 367 complaints, or 29.2% of all 1,258. Fuel/Propulsion System (274) and Fuel System, Gasoline (227) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chrysler 300C?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chrysler dealer.

How many Chrysler 300C complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1,258 complaints, 26 report a crash, 19 a fire, 15 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chrysler models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chrysler VIN decoder with every Chrysler model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chrysler Town and Country 1995–2018 · 47 recalls · 12,966 complaints
Chrysler Pacifica 2003–2027 · 43 recalls · 6,984 complaints
Chrysler 300 2004–2023 · 37 recalls · 4,923 complaints
Chrysler 200 2010–2018 · 16 recalls · 4,182 complaints
Chrysler Sebring 1995–2013 · 36 recalls · 2,833 complaints
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001–2010 · 9 recalls · 2,523 complaints
Chrysler Concorde 1995–2004 · 12 recalls · 1,567 complaints
Chrysler 300M 1998–2004 · 8 recalls · 871 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.