NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Chrysler 300 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 Chrysler 300 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 306 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chrysler dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Chrysler 300, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Chrysler 300 owner complaints
Owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chrysler 300, describing incidents dated November 23, 2012 to July 9, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 131 complaints
- Power Train 58 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Air Bags 32 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 17 complaints
Of the 306 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 16 a fire; across all 306 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11749461 · Filed
Driving approximately 50 mph on highway when the front glass panel of the sunroof exploded. No other traffic on the road or pulled off the road. No planes flying overhead. Explosion sounded like a gunshot. Have cleaned the car of shattered glass, didn’t find any foreign objects in the car.
ODI #11636722 · Filed
My HFM has failed and I think it may be caused by the alternator but it has killed 2 battery's and there was no warning lamps or lights of any kind. I am going to have victory motors in craig colorado diagnosis the issue also.
ODI #11629517 · Filed
Seat control module. The adjustable pedals move forward on their own while driving.
Owner-reported
2013 Chrysler 300 mileage at failure
208 of the 306 complaints on file for the 2013 Chrysler 300 give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.
| Component | Median | Middle half | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Median 50,000 miles | Middle half 30,000–70,000 miles | Based on 78 complaints |
| Power Train | Median 40,000 miles | Middle half 8,000–70,000 miles | Based on 36 complaints |
| Engine | Median 45,000 miles | Middle half 30,000–85,000 miles | Based on 36 complaints |
A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.
Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.
These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.
Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Chrysler 300 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
- Engineering Analysis EA16-002: Vehicle rollaway, engine on
Closed June 24, 2016
Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #19V018000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported January 15, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Potentially affected: 1,413,222 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Chrysler campaign V01 · Owners notified February 4, 2019 · Vehicles built July 1, 2009 – September 18, 2015 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #18V021000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported January 9, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Potentially affected: 328,177 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Chrysler campaign U03 · Owners notified February 28, 2018 · Vehicles built May 15, 2008 – July 11, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall
NHTSA #17V435000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice
Reported July 10, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Potentially affected: 442,214 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Chrysler campaign T36 · Owners notified February 12, 2018 · Vehicles built November 30, 2010 – June 1, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Safety consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver may Exit Vehicle when it is not in PARK
NHTSA #16V240000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM) · NHTSA notice
Reported April 25, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Potentially affected: 811,290 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Chrysler campaign S27 · Owners notified June 24, 2016 · Vehicles built February 15, 2011 – November 27, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Safety consequence
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall
NHTSA #14V634000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice
Reported October 8, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC
Potentially affected: 435,081 vehicles
Repair completion: 76.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Chrysler campaign P60 · Owners notified February 27, 2015 · Vehicles built April 22, 2010 – January 2, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Safety consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Transmission Output Shaft may Fracture
NHTSA #13V610000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported December 6, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC
Potentially affected: 4,194 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Chrysler campaign N65 · Owners notified March 31, 2014 · Vehicles built November 24, 2012 – February 16, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Safety consequence
The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Chrysler 300 model years
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