Model year
2013 Chrysler 300
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 306 complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 35 complaints under 300C. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 2 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (127), POWER TRAIN (58), ENGINE (36). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 242 complaints
- 2001 91 complaints
- 2002 83 complaints
- 2003 33 complaints
- 2004 2 complaints
- 2005 825 complaints
- 2006 1,002 complaints
- 2007 498 complaints
- 2008 714 complaints
- 2009 83 complaints
- 2010 123 complaints
- 2011 200 complaints
- 2012 426 complaints
- 2013 306 complaints
- 2014 237 complaints
- 2015 99 complaints
- 2016 76 complaints
- 2017 82 complaints
- 2018 153 complaints
- 2019 61 complaints
- 2020 9 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
Recalls
19V018000 · Jan 15, 2019
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal…
18V021000 · Jan 9, 2018
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi,…
17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L…
16V240000 · Apr 25, 2016
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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, 2015. The affected vehicles,…
14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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 and a 160 amp alternator. In…
13V610000 · Dec 6, 2013
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Complaints
306 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 19, fire flag on 16, injury field 17, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 300C | 0 | 35 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA16002 | Vehicle rollaway, engine on · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 AWD · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,200 |
| 300 · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| 300 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 300 · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| 300 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 300 · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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