AI Damage2009 Chrysler 300C: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Chrysler 300C filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 64% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 55% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 18% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 18% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 9% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (64% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 6 complaints (55% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Engine shutoff, loss of power steering, no power brakes...and worst of all, all lights shutoff! I drift off into the emergency lane (luckily minimal traffic) and stop. Put in in park and restart the vehicle...no warning lights, no issues, as if nothing happened. Continue on with life...
The OEM starter ignited a fire under the front end of my vehicle. Upon noticed, I immediately grabbed a fire extinguisher, and I put the fire out. I had my two young boys in the car at the time when it happened and I urged them to get out of the car immediately my young son has a fear from now on on getting in…
My chrysler 300c constantly smell like fuel. I have taken to the chrysler dealer who claims he didn't smell anything. Now my vehicle is out of warranty and I still smell fuel. I don't know what to do because the chrysler experts are not helping the situation. Hopefully you can help me get it resolved. I am not alone.
Engine blew with no warning signs or symptoms or any kind of issues. I was driving 73 mph on I-10 when I heard a low "ka-thunk", electric and oil lights lit on dash, and car began decelerating. At time, I was being tailgated by another vehicle .
Engine and all electrical including lights shut off while driving at any speed. Will restart after slowing down & shifting to neutral. Have almost been run over several times! This has happened many times.
It lost power to the engine. This has happened a few times since I've had this vehicle.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 300C has 97 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler 300C?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (18%), infotainment or screen glitches (18%), warning lights, check engine (18%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Chrysler 300C?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Chrysler 300C from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.