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Chrysler 300C years to avoid

The Chrysler 300C years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2011, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.

1,760

Total complaints

2

Recall campaigns

2005–2017

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

300C years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2006High complaints + open investigation991
2005High complaints + open investigation409
2007High complaints + open investigation140
2013High complaint rate44
2011High complaint rate36
2008High complaint rate36

Every 300C year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201760
2016130
2015180
2014140
2013avoid440
2012170
2011avoid360
2010141
2009221
2008avoid361
2007avoid1401
2006avoid9911
2005avoid4092

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, 2011, 2008. 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 1,760 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.