2010 Chrysler 300C Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Chrysler 300C has 10 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th worst of 13 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped down because of a Do Not Drive airbag recall, with electrical system issues the top reported problem.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 42/100
- #8 of 13 300C years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2010 Chrysler 300C problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Electrical system faults cause the engine to stall or shut off while driving, sometimes during turns or while braking, at mileages around 97,000 to 99,000.
- Owners report the WIN module or passive entry system malfunctioning, disabling push-start and remote start functions.
- Alternator and wiring harness failures have led to dead batteries and, in one case, a severely burnt wiring harness after repeated breakdowns.
- A rear tire lost air pressure and blew apart at the sidewall at low mileage, around 28,634 miles.
- The ABS module malfunctioned, activating warning lamps and requiring replacement, a failure also tied to a related recall campaign.
- Door handles detached on rear doors at high mileage, around 168,000 miles.
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 lists 10 complaints for the 2010 300C and a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th worst out of 13 model years for this model. It carries a Caution verdict.
- Does the 2010 Chrysler 300C have a recall?
- Yes, one recall campaign, 15V313000, covers airbags and is classified as Do Not Drive. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repair is complete.
- Why is the 2010 300C rated Caution instead of based purely on its complaint index?
- Its complaint index of 42 would suggest a moderate rating, but the verdict is capped to Caution because of the Do Not Drive airbag recall.
- What is the most common problem on the 2010 Chrysler 300C?
- Electrical system issues are the top problem area, accounting for 5 of the 10 complaints, or 50% of the total, at a median mileage of 97,000.
- How does the 2010 300C compare to other years?
- The 2010 300C's complaint index of 42 is lower than 2005-2007 and 2013, which are rated Avoid, but higher than 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016, which rate Good or Best.