Chrysler 300C years to avoid
The Chrysler 300C years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2008, 2011 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.
1,763
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2005–2017
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
300C years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 991 | |
| 2005 | High complaints + open investigation | 412 | |
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 140 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 44 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 36 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 36 |
Every 300C year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2013avoid | 44 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2011avoid | 36 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2008avoid | 36 | 1 | |
| 2007avoid | 140 | 1 | |
| 2006avoid | 991 | 1 | |
| 2005avoid | 412 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chrysler 300C years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 300C years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2008, 2011. The cleanest year on record is 2017.
What is the best year for the Chrysler 300C?
By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 300C years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chrysler 300C have?
Across all model years, the 300C has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,763 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.