YearToAvoid

2013 Chrysler 300C Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

75/100

#4 most-complained of 13 300C years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Chrysler 300C has 35 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 75 out of 100 — #4 highest of 13 300C model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (23 complaints, 66% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 6 fires, and 1 injury.

Complaints
35
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 6
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2013 Chrysler 300C problems

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

  1. Electrical System23 (66%)
  2. Engine5 (14%)
  3. Airbags3 (9%)
  4. Other3 (9%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain3 (9%)
  6. Fuel System2 (6%)
  7. Steering2 (6%)
  8. Brakes1 (3%)
  9. Seat Belts1 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
2013 Chrysler 300C complaints: complaints filed per month9Jun 2017Sep 2017Dec 2017Apr 2018Nov 2018Jun 2019Jan 2024
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Jan 2024; peak Sep 2017 (9).

2013 Chrysler 300C recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 compared with other 300C years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Caution67250—
2012Good33150—
2013Avoid75350—
2014Best17110—
2015Good25120—

All Chrysler 300C years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Chrysler 300C a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Chrysler 300C ranks #4 of 13 among 300C model years (Complaint Index 75/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 35 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler 300C?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (23 complaints), engine (5 complaints), and airbags (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 70,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Chrysler 300C in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.