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Chrysler 300C problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every 300C from 2005 to 2017: 1,258 owner complaints and 7 recalls across 13 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (698), 2005 (288), 2007 (112). Best fuel economy: 21 mpg combined (2005).

Chrysler 300C
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine367
Fuel & propulsion274
Fuel system227
Transmission & drivetrain209
Electrical172
Airbags89
Other / unknown83
Steering74

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
2005228821
2006169818
20071112–
2008130–
2009111–
2010110–
2011025–
2012015–
2013035–
2014011–
2015012–
201607–
201704–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Chrysler 300C?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (698), 2005 (288), 2007 (112).

How many recalls has the Chrysler 300C had?

Across 2005–2017, NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).