2011 Chrysler 300 electrical system problems
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Chrysler 300 — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my child to school a short while ago today, my car accelerated on its own and would not brake. I was attempting to stop for an upcoming red light. The car accelerated without me pressing the gas and the brakes went completely out. I was able to avoid a collision. This lasted for under…”
filed Apr 16, 2024
“1. Engine oil cooler assembly started leaking, due to oil cooler housing plastic cracked from oil changes at dealership. Leaking engine oil almost destroying engine due to lack of engine oil lubrication leaking on to the ground from the rear of vehicle and on to the ground. Vehicle was taken to the…”
filed Jan 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a…Campaign 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
- Electrical SystemCampaign 12V197000 · May 2, 2012
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | 21 | 35% |
| 2018 300 | 68 | 45% |
| 2017 300 | 29 | 35% |
| 2016 300 | 15 | 20% |
| 2015 300 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 300 | 72 | 31% |
| 2013 300 | 131 | 43% |
| 2012 300 | 211 | 50% |
| 2010 300 | 23 | 19% |
| 2009 300 | 25 | 30% |
| 2008 300 | 502 | 70% |
| 2007 300 | 57 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chrysler 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.