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2013 Chrysler 300 Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 30 complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 300, or 10% of the 306 total complaints filed for that model year. Median mileage at failure is 41,000, with 4 crashes and 4 injuries reported and no related recall on file.

Brakes complaints
30
10% of 306
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
41,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal intermittently failing to respond, requiring extra force to stop the vehicle.
  • Some describe the vehicle unexpectedly moving forward or failing to hold while idling, even with the parking brake applied, leading to crashes into garages or barriers.
  • Several complaints link ABS and traction control warning lights turning on together with reduced or lost braking response, sometimes tied to an alternator-related electrical recall.
  • Owners describe steering wheel shaking when brakes heat up, with calipers reported as staying extended after inspection.
  • One driver reported the brake pedal becoming difficult to press, feeling locked by pressure, occurring more than once.

When 2013 Chrysler 300 brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 20, 2014, latest Nov 21, 2023.

2013 Chrysler 300 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014Mar 2015Jan 2016Jul 2016May 2017Oct 2018Sep 2019Nov 2023
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Nov 2023; peak Sep 2017 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by 300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200524 (3%)
  2. 200645 (4%)
  3. 200736 (7%)
  4. 200831 (4%)
  5. 20097 (8%)
  6. 20107 (6%)
  7. 201127 (14%)
  8. 201251 (12%)
  9. 201330 (10%)
  10. 201421 (9%)
  11. 201511 (11%)
  12. 20165 (7%)
  13. 20175 (6%)
  14. 20183 (2%)
  15. 20193 (5%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20211 (5%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20233 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have?
NHTSA lists 30 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300, which is 10% of the 306 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Chrysler 300?
No related recall is listed for brakes on the 2013 Chrysler 300 in the available data.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to appear on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
The median mileage at failure among brake complaints is 41,000 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2013 Chrysler 300 caused crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data lists 4 crashes and 4 injuries among the brake complaints for this model year, with no fires reported.
How does the 2013 Chrysler 300 compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2013 model's 30 brake complaints and 10% share are lower than 2012 (51 complaints, 12%) and 2011 (27 complaints, 14%), but higher than most years from 2016 onward.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.