2013 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 50 engine complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300, 16% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 42,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 50
- 16% of 306
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 42,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of acceleration or an unresponsive gas pedal while driving on the freeway.
- Some describe the engine stalling or losing power at highway speeds around 60 mph, sometimes with a full engine failure.
- Several complaints describe hesitation or a delayed response when trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle at 60-65 mph, with speed dropping before power returns.
- One owner reported a loud ticking noise from the engine compartment on startup, more noticeable in cold weather.
- Owners note dealers often could not duplicate the problem or find a cause during diagnosis.
When 2013 Chrysler 300 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 18, 2013, latest Feb 16, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 300
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by 300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have?
- NHTSA lists 50 engine complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300, which is 16% of the 306 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Chrysler 300 engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
- At what mileage do 2013 Chrysler 300 engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 42,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 3 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 injury reported.
- How does the 2013 model compare to other Chrysler 300 years for engine complaints?
- The 2013 model's 50 engine complaints and 16% share are close to 2010 (16%) and 2014 (17%), but lower than 2012, which had 76 complaints and an 18% share.