YearToAvoid

2013 Chrysler 300C Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2013 Chrysler 300C has a complaint index of 75, ranking 4th worst out of 13 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Electrical System problems dominate, making up 66% of complaints and including 6 reported fires.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
75/100
#4 of 13 300C years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
35
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
6
Injuries
1
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best

Top 2013 Chrysler 300C problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

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 the vehicle failing to start with smoke coming from under the hood.
  • Some describe the radio shutting off on its own followed by a burning smell and smoke from the engine bay.
  • Several owners say the vehicle lost all power while driving, including one case stuck in an intersection, tied to a known alternator recall.
  • An airbag failed to deploy during a crash linked to the Takata airbag recall, resulting in injury.
  • One owner reports the seat belt unlatching on its own at 30-35 mph and being unable to re-latch it.
  • Another owner describes the engine and all power systems abruptly shutting off at highway speeds above 60 mph.
2013 Chrysler 300C complaints: complaints filed per month5Jun 2017Sep 2017Dec 2017Apr 2018Nov 2018Jun 2019Jan 2024
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Jan 2024; peak Sep 2017 (5).

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 reliable?
Compared to other 300C model years, 2013 ranks 4th worst out of 13 years with a complaint index of 75 and an Avoid verdict. Electrical System problems account for 66% of its complaints.
What is the main problem with the 2013 Chrysler 300C?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, with 23 complaints (66% of the total) and 6 reported fires, at a median failure mileage of 67,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls specifically logged for the 2013 model year in this dataset, though owner complaints reference alternator and Takata airbag recall campaigns affecting the vehicle.
Which Chrysler 300C years should I avoid instead of 2013?
The 2006 model year has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2005 at 92 and 2007 at 83, all rated Avoid, worse than 2013's index of 75.
Which Chrysler 300C years are rated better than 2013?
The 2016 model year has the lowest complaint index at 8 and is rated Best, while 2014 also carries a Best verdict with an index of 17.

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.