YearToAvoid

2011 Chrysler 300C Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

86/100

#2 most-complained of 8 300C years

The 2011 Chrysler 300C has 25 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 86, and ranks 2nd-worst of 8 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical System problems dominate at 44% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 58,450 miles.

Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2011 Chrysler 300C problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System11 (44%)
  2. Engine7 (28%)
  3. Fuel System4 (16%)
  4. Airbags3 (12%)
  5. Brakes3 (12%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
  7. Other1 (4%)
  8. Steering1 (4%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power and stalling 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, tied to electrical or alternator failures.
  • Grinding noises from the front wheel wells accompanied check engine and stabilitrak warnings on some vehicles.
  • Fuel pump housings reportedly develop hairline cracks, letting fuel vapor leak into the cabin through the AC vents.
  • Owners describe batteries that would not jump-start or charge, requiring towing and replacement of the alternator and battery.
  • One owner reported a rear window sunshade sticking and impairing visibility while backing up.
2011 Chrysler 300C complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2016Sep 2017Dec 2017May 2019May 2021Jan 2023Nov 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to May 2026; peak Jun 2019 (3).

2011 Chrysler 300C recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2011 compared with other 300C years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Caution71101 !—
2011Avoid86250—
2012Caution57150—
2013Avoid100350—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Chrysler 300C reliable?
NHTSA data shows 25 complaints for the 2011 300C, with a complaint index of 86, the second-highest among the 8 model years with data. Electrical System issues account for 44% of those complaints.
What is the top problem area for the 2011 Chrysler 300C?
Electrical System complaints lead, making up 44% of all reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 58,450 miles and 2 reported fires.
Does the 2011 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls specifically logged against the 2011 300C in this dataset.
How does the 2011 300C compare to other years?
The 2011 300C ranks 2nd-worst of 8 years with a complaint index of 86, behind only 2013 (index 100). Years like 2014, 2015, and 2016 scored much lower, with 2016 rated Best at an index of 14.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.