2016 Chrysler 300C problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
31,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 7 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 28.6% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
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 | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 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 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
2017: 1; 2018: 4; 2021: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 11163472 · 2018-12-26 (December 26, 2018)
SCREEN TURNS BLACK AND GREEN WHEN ON REVERSE OR SOMETIMES GO BLACK WHILE DRIVING, MAKING CERTAIN CONTROLS LIKE HEATED SEATS AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL INOPERABLE. THE ENTIRE SCREEN FLASHES WITH LINES AND FLIPS BETWEEN BLACK AND GREEN. ISSUE HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT MORE WHEN PUTTING THE CAR ON REVERSE INSTEAD OF SHOWING REAR IMAGE IT GOES INTO A FLASHING GREEN SCREEN. DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND USUALLY THEY REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT WHICH COSTS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND NOW CAR IS 90 M…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11163472 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11429858 · 2021-08-20 (August 20, 2021)
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH, the warning message "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel lost power. The contact veered to side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while driving, the warning messages "Shi…
Owner-reported narrative. 107,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 11429858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11096379 · 2018-05-16 (May 16, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND CHANGING LANES, THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AND WOBBLING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE ROTOR WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED RIVERLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP AT [phone removed] (LOCATED AT 601 BELLE TERRE BLVD, LAPLACE, LA 70068). THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11096379 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11114705 · 2018-07-31 (July 31, 2018)
I BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN THE DASH BOARD COMES OUT A LIGHT FOR ELECTRICAL, I HAVE TO LET GO THE ACCELERATOR ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESET IT, IF I DON'T DO IT MY CAR STARTS SLOWING DOWN IS KIND OF SCARY, I CAN SEND A PICTURE BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING MORE THAN 60 MILES AN HOUR AND I HAVE TO ACT QUIUKLY OR A CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, IT HAPPEN TO ME A LOT OF TIMES BUT I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS NOT SHOWING NOTHING
Owner-reported narrative. 70 miles reported. Look up ODI 11114705 at NHTSA ↗