2013 Chrysler 300C problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 35 complaints (65.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 18 | 51.4% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 14.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 11.4% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 8.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Electrical System: 23; Engine: 4; Air Bags: 3; Power Train: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Steering: 2; Seat Belts: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2017: 19; 2018: 10; 2019: 4; 2022: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 18 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10994576 · 2017-06-13 (June 13, 2017)
I OWN A 2013 CHRYSLER 300 C WITH THE 5.7 HEMI. I WAS PULLING OUT MY CAR OF THE GARAGE TO PARK IT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, WHEN I WAS PULLING IT OUT IT BEGAN TO MAKE HUMMING NOISES UNDER THE HOOD AND THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ABS,BATTERY SAVER ECT.I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS SMOKING, I RAN IN THE GARAGE AND GOT A BUCKET OF WATER AND POURED IT ON THE SMOKING ALTERNATOR. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THE ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT AND DAMAGED THE BATTERY. I THINK CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL ALL OF THESE ALTERNATORS IN THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10994576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11011803 · 2017-07-31 (July 31, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WEAVER BROTHERS MOTORS (LOCATED AT 2035 S WHEELER ST, JASPER, TX 75951) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED 09/06/17*LJ *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11011803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11012158 · 2017-08-01 (August 1, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO CLIMB OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW TO EXIT THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER PREVENTING THE DOORS FROM UNLOCKING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PALMER DODGE (LOCATED AT 11460 ALPHARETTA HWY ROSWELL, GA 37706 [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE…
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11012158 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030615 · 2017-09-30 (September 30, 2017)
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN JULY . MY CAR WAS TOWED TO CHRYSLER IN ALEX VA MY CAR WAS DIAGNOSED CORRECTLY THE CAR STALLED WAS SMOKING STEERING BRAKES AIR BAG ALL WERE ISSUES. DEALER HAD MY CAR 7/29-9/6.MY CAR STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT DRIVING I REPORT IT TO THE DEALER VERBALLY BY EMAIL WITH NO RESPONSE. TWO WEEKS AFTER RECEIVING MY CAR BACK IT SAFE BATTERY MODE LIGHT CAME ON AND BROKE DOWN I RECEIVED A JUMP START TWICE TO RESTART MY CAR. I SLOWLY DROVE OF APPLY LITTLE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES THE SAFE BATTERY MODE LIGHT LIGHT CAME ON BRAKE ABS L…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11021120 · 2017-09-01 (September 1, 2017)
PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE 11 MONTHS AGO AND 6 MONTHS INTO THE CAR THE FRONT SUSPENSION STARTED TO SHAKE REAL BAD, THEN A FEW MOTHS PAST THAT, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. KNOW THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,002 miles reported. Look up ODI 11021120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11024850 · 2017-09-21 (September 21, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERABLE WHEN SHIFTED INTO THE START POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR OVER A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDIAN TRAIL CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (5501 W HWY, MONROE, NC) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,644 miles reported. Look up ODI 11024850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11152923 · 2018-11-20 (November 20, 2018)
ON MORE THAN 20 OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY 'SHUTS OFF'. EVERYTHING IS COMPLETELY OFF. ENGINE, POWERTRAIN, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. SOMETIMES THERE'S A WARNING LIGHT THAT FLASHES AFTER THE SHUT DOWN THAT LOOKS LIKE A REDDISH ORANGE SIDEWAYS Z LIGHTING BOLT. THE CHECK ENGINE GOES ON SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES IT DOES NOT. WHEN IT GOES ON IT SOMETIMES STAYS ON AND SOMETIMES IT DISAPPEARS. I'VE HAD 2 CHRYSLER DEALERS AND 1 INDEPENDENT MECHANIC RUN DIAGNOSTICS AND NO ONE CAN PINPOINT THE PRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11152923 at NHTSA ↗