2011 Chrysler 300C Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Chrysler 300C has 25 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 67, ranking 5th worst of 13 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Electrical system issues dominate, making up 44% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 58,450 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #5 of 13 300C years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 25
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2011 Chrysler 300C problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (44%)
- Engine7 (28%)
- Fuel System4 (16%)
- Airbags3 (12%)
- Brakes3 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
- Other1 (4%)
- Steering1 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden stalling or loss of power while driving at low speeds, sometimes with flickering lights and a blank instrument cluster.
- Some describe smoke or a smoke odor coming from under the hood or driver's seat, occurring alongside electrical warning lights.
- A grinding noise from the front wheel wells appeared along with check engine, stabilitrak, and hazard warning indicators.
- Fuel pump housings reportedly cracked, letting fuel odor and vapor enter the cabin through the AC vents.
- One owner described a rear window privacy shade getting stuck, blocking visibility while backing up.
- An alternator-related recall repair was reported as delayed for months due to unavailable parts.
2011 Chrysler 300C recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 compared with other 300C years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Chrysler 300C reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 25 complaints for the 2011 300C with a complaint index of 67, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 5th worst among the 13 model years covered.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Chrysler 300C?
- Electrical system issues are the top problem area, accounting for 44% of complaints, including stalling, dashboard failures, and reports of smoke.
- Does the 2011 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls specifically logged for the 2011 model year in this dataset, though owners referenced broader alternator and Takata airbag recall campaigns affecting the 300C line.
- At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 300C problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints is 58,450 miles, with electrical issues also centered around that mileage.
- How does the 2011 300C compare to other model years?
- The 2011 300C's complaint index of 67 is better than the 2005, 2006, and 2007 model years, which were rated Avoid with indexes of 92, 100, and 83, but worse than the 2012 and later Good and Best years.