2009 Chrysler 300C: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 11 complaints (63.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
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 | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Electrical System: 7; Engine: 6; Unknown Or Other: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10760414 · 2015-08-31 (August 31, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER 300C. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY FOBS AND WIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,030.
Owner-reported narrative. 94,030 miles reported. Look up ODI 10760414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10823338 · 2016-01-31 (January 31, 2016)
WIN MODULE FAILURE, KEY STICKS IN IGNITION AND WILL NOT RELEASE KEY IN OFF POSITION.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10823338 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11004152 · 2017-07-10 (July 10, 2017)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD ENGINE JUST STOPS RUNNING AS IF IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF! RADIO STAYS ON. SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND ABLE TO RESTART IT IF NOT RUN OVER BY THEN! VERY BAD SAFETY PROBLEM! HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. NO PATTERN THAT I CAN TELL.
Owner-reported narrative. 59,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11004152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11034757 · 2017-10-20 (October 20, 2017)
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ENGINE AND LIGHTS AND ALL POWER EQUIP SHUTS DOWN LIKE TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. LIGHTS ALSO SHUT OFF! USUALLY CAN SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND RESTART ENGINE. SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL TRIES BEFORE IT KEEPS RUNNING. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. NO ERROR CODES STORED. AFRAID I WILL BE RUN OVER ON FREEWAY!HAPPENS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AT ANYTIME. NEED HELP!
Owner-reported narrative. 61,030 miles reported. Look up ODI 11034757 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11040670 · 2017-10-28 (October 28, 2017)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MY CHRYSLER 300C DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE JUST CUT ITSELF OFF. IT LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,123 miles reported. Look up ODI 11040670 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11122306 · 2018-08-25 (August 25, 2018)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11122306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11133218 · 2018-10-03 (October 3, 2018)
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED. I UNLOCKED CAR DOOR WITH FOB AND PULLED THE EXTERIOR DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE AND A PLASTIC PIECE UNDER CHROME HANDLE ON THE LEFT FELL TO THE GROUND AND THAT SIDE OF THE DOOR HANDLE IS NOW BROKEN. I HAVE TO HAVE THE ENTIRE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11133218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11218820 · 2019-06-09 (June 9, 2019)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT, OUR 09' CHRYSLER 300 COMPLETELY SHUTOFF UNEXPECTEDLY. 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... NOW A WHILE LATER, I'M DRIVING AROUND A TIGHT ROUNDABOUT AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. AND IT HAPPENS AGAIN! LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN A TURN AT LOW SPEED, AND THE WHEEL G…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11218820 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V313000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2015-05-26 (May 26, 2015)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
NHTSA campaign record ↗