2009 Chrysler 300C Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2009 Chrysler 300C has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 7th worst out of 13 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 11 complaints, 1 recall (a do-not-drive airbag campaign), 1 crash, and 1 fire, with electrical system issues (64% of complaints) as the top concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #7 of 13 300C years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2009 Chrysler 300C problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (64%)
- Engine6 (55%)
- Other3 (27%)
- Fuel System2 (18%)
- Brakes1 (9%)
- Steering1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Ignition key sticks in the switch and will not release, sometimes tied to a WIN module failure.
- Engine shuts off unexpectedly while driving, with the radio staying on and no clear warning light.
- A starter reportedly caught fire under the front of the vehicle with no prior warning indicators.
- Persistent fuel smell inside or around the vehicle regardless of tank level.
- Engine loses power and cuts out suddenly at highway speed.
2009 Chrysler 300C recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V313000May 26, 2015Airbags4,077,169 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 compared with other 300C years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Chrysler 300C reliable?
- It carries a Caution verdict based on NHTSA data, with a Complaint Index of 50 that ranks 7th worst among the 13 model years covered. Electrical system problems, including ignition and WIN module issues, make up 64% of its complaints.
- Does the 2009 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 15V313000) covering airbags, and it is a do-not-drive recall, meaning owners were told not to drive the vehicle until repaired.
- What is the top problem area for the 2009 300C?
- Electrical system complaints lead, accounting for 64% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 65,000 for the model year overall and 63,015 for electrical issues specifically.
- How does 2009 compare to other 300C years?
- 2009 sits in the middle of the pack: worse years like 2006 (Complaint Index 100, Avoid) and 2005 (92, Avoid) rank higher risk, while 2014 (17, Best) and 2016 (8, Best) rank lowest risk.