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2011 Chrysler 300 reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Chrysler 300 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
266
10 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
112 complaints
Recalls on record
7
see below
Reported harm
11 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 13 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#2,015

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Chrysler median

-28

median 294 across 129 Chrysler records

Vs 2009-2013

-7

median 274 complaints in 614 records

Top component share

42%

Electrical System: 112 complaints

What owners report fails — 2011 Chrysler 300

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 112
  • AIR BAGS 27
  • ENGINE 18
  • SERVICE BRAKES 16
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11

7 recalls on record for the 2011 Chrysler 300

  • NHTSA 19V018000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with met
  • NHTSA 17V435000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/R If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possib
  • NHTSA 18V021000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
  • NHTSA 16V352000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, a
  • NHTSA 14V634000 · 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/R If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Chrysler 300 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Chrysler 300 reliable?

NHTSA has 266 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Chrysler 300 and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (112 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Chrysler 300 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

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

Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (112), air bags (27), engine (18), service brakes (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2011 Chrysler 300?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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