2010 Chrysler 300C Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
71/100
#3 most-complained of 8 300C years
The 2010 Chrysler 300C has a complaint index of 71 and ranks 3rd worst of 8 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Its top problem area is the Electrical System, with 5 of 10 complaints, and it carries 1 do-not-drive recall for airbags.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 Chrysler 300C problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (50%)
- Engine3 (30%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (20%)
- Brakes1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
- Structure & Body1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
What owners report
- Vehicles have stalled or shut off while driving, including mid-turn or while approaching a roundabout, with no dashboard warning beforehand.
- Alternator and battery failures led to dead batteries, with one owner reporting a wiring harness that became severely burnt and melted.
- The WIN module (wireless ignition node) has malfunctioned, disabling push-start, passive entry, and remote start functions.
- Rear door handles have detached when opening the doors, at a median mileage around 168,000 for that issue.
- Tire pressure sensors have shown false readings, and one owner reported a rear tire losing air and the sidewall separating.
- The ABS module has malfunctioned, triggering warning lamps and compromising braking function.
2010 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.
2010 compared with other 300C years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Chrysler 300C reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2010 300C a complaint index of 71 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among the 8 model years with data. It is not the worst year, but it has more reported problems than several newer years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Chrysler 300C?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 5 of 10 complaints (50%), with a median failure mileage of 97,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 300C, a do-not-drive airbag recall (campaign 15V313000).
- How does the 2010 300C compare to other years?
- The 2010 300C (complaint index 71) is better than the 2011 (86) and 2013 (100) model years, which are both rated Avoid, but worse than 2014-2017, which range from Good to Best.