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What 25 owners told NHTSA about the 2011 Chrysler 300c

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (25)Crash / fire / injury (3)Electrical system (11)Engine (6)Fuel system (4)Airbags (3)Brakes (2)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (2)Driver assistance (1)Lights (1)Speed control (1)Steering (1)

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Nov 18, 2025SteeringElectrical systemAirbags

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the power steering function was inoperable, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System) and 16V352000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred with the steering. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

NHTSA ODI 11700141

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2011 Chrysler 300c verdict →