The Lemon Index2011 Chrysler 300.
The 2011 Chrysler 300 is worse than average by owner complaints: 74 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 169, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 18 to 21 mpg combined. The best Chrysler 300 year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 200 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chrysler 300 year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 33K to 72K miles on the car (134 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 38K–69K miles
Recalls 7
- airbags 2019
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- electrical 2017
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.
Show all 7 recalls
- airbags 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- airbags 2013
The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.
- service brakes, air 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chrysler told dealers about
Chrysler sent dealers 177 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Steering Gears, Pumps and Hoses This tech tip applies to vehicles built before 12-23-2010,…
- MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chrysler 300 4 DR 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Back up camera at night turns blue,blurry and red. They say there is nothing wrong with it.
2011 Chrysler 300 owner · NHTSA complaint 10538068
More owner reports
Forward collision warning system light comes on as system off and causes immediate deceleration when no front end collision was imminate resulting in vehicle almost being hit from behind. This has happened 3 times.
NHTSA complaint 10425525
Warning message came on stating battery saver mode. My radio shut off. Could not be turned on. Battery light came on. Have not driven my car since.
NHTSA complaint 10592598
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Chrysler 300 reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 169; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler 300 year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2011 Chrysler 300 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (64%), engine (12%) and lights (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler 300 have?
7 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Chrysler 300 get?
18 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 300 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 33,600 and 72,600 miles. The middle report was at 49,500 miles, from 134 complaints.
Does the 2011 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2011 Chrysler 300 cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Chrysler 300 have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Chrysler 300 year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2016 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works