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2011 Chrysler 300 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 5.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
200Complaints
7Recalls
7Crashes
9Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (56% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Electrical System complaints here are 5.1× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System112 · 56%RecalledRecall 17V435000 · Recall 14V634000
Air Bags27 · 13.5%RecalledRecall 19V018000 · Recall 18V021000 · Recall 16V352000 · Recall 13V118000
Engine18 · 9%No official action
Service Brakes16 · 8%RecalledRecall 12V197000
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)11 · 5.5%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System11 · 5.5%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS27 · 13.5%
ENGINE18 · 9%
SERVICE BRAKES16 · 8%
Unspecified / other11 · 5.5%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)11 · 5.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 5.5%
STEERING7 · 3.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6 · 3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 200 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V018000 · 2019 · reported 01/15/2019

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA campaign 17V435000 · 2017 · reported 07/10/2017

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V021000 · 2018 · reported 01/09/2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 13V118000 · 2013 · reported 04/03/2013

In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA campaign 14V634000 · 2014 · reported 10/08/2014

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module

NHTSA campaign 12V197000 · 2012 · reported 05/02/2012

THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL P60 FAILED TWICE (NHTSA RECALL #14V-634). UNFORTUNATELY TODAY (LESS THAN 1 WEEK AFTER 2ND REPLACEMENT) THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AGAIN LEAVING THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10862927 — filed 05/03/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR…”NHTSA complaint 10810140 — filed 12/14/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10810016 — filed 12/14/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 300?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 112 of 200 NHTSA complaints (56%), followed by air bags (27), engine (18), service brakes (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2011 Chrysler 300 have?

200 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2011 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V018000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2011 Chrysler 300's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.