Problems · NHTSA complaints
2011 Chrysler 3 Series problems
Owners filed 200 complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 3 Series with NHTSA between Jun 2011 and Apr 2024. The most-cited component is electrical system (119).
Complaints
200
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
7
Reported by owners
Fires
9
Reported by owners
Injuries
5
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system119
- Air bags27
- Engine18
- Service brakes16
- Fuel/propulsion system11
- Electronic stability control (esc)11
- Steering7
- Exterior lighting7
- Vehicle speed control6
- Power train6
- Fuel system, gasoline4
- Structure3
- Suspension3
- Visibility3
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
7
9
15
43
45
26
24
10
11
4
2
1
2
1
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
119 reports3 crashes9 fires2 related recalls
“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 1 minute, then suddenly the car decelerated and I was then able to brake.”
Air bags
27 reports3 crashes1 fire4 related recalls
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V021000 (AIR BAGS) BY JAMES CERANTI MOTORS (3064 US-82, GREENVILLE, MS 38703, (662) 332-7231), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,900. THE VIN WAS INVALID.”
Engine
18 reports1 crash2 fires
“bought the car 04/27/2023 check engine light came on 2 days after purchase, got a code read at autozone it was codep0302 its a misfire in cylinder 2 only causes vehicke to go into "limp mode" loses power dies whike driving 3 occassions. ive paid to get ut serviced twice and its still not fixed , causing driveabikitt/ emmissions/ecu concern.”
Service brakes
16 reports
“CAN C BUS: its a typical issue with the 2011 Chrysler 300. The main code for the CAN C Bus "U000200" after the scan tool, the issues found are ABS Can C Bus off performance: BCM (Body Controller Module) Can C Bus off performance, SCCM (Steering Column Control Module) Can C Bus off performance, Radio Frequency Can C Bus off performance. All affect the safety and driveabilty of the car. The car drives and in the midst of driving the car stalls in traffic, the car vibrates really bad, the car seems to lose power on acceleration. Please take a look into this, as this is a common issue with the Chrysler 300.”
Fuel/propulsion system
11 reports
“I HAVE THREE CHRYSLER, DODGE CARS AND ALL THREE OF THEM ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS MESSING UP ON THREE OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME. ONE OF THEM IS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300 WITH ONLY 80,000 MILES, 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK WITH OVER 100,000 MILES AND A 2012 DODGE AVENGER OVER 100,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD HAVE THIS AS ONE OF THE RECALLS. THE 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING JUST CUT OFF ON HER ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SHE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. AND THE 2012 DODGE AVENGER IS SITTING UP IN MY DRIVE WAY NOT BEING DRIVEN BECAUSE OF ITS SO EXPENSIVE TO GET THEM REPAIRED. MY 2011 CHRYSLER 300 AND 2010 DODGE NITRO TRUCK IS GOING IN THE SHOP TO GET THE REPAIRS DONE, BUT I FEEL DODGE, CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD BE EATING UP THE COST FOR THESE REPAIRS. THE DODGE TRUCK STOPPED ON HER OCT 15TH ON THE FREEWAY, DURING TRAFFIC HOURS.”
Electronic stability control (esc)
11 reports
“"TAKATA RECALL" MY BLIND SPOT SENSORS ON MY CHRYSLER 300C AWD SAY'S THAT THEY NEED TO BE SERVICED AND THE LIGHTS REMAINING ON THE MIRRORS ALONG BY THE OBNOXIOUS BEEPING SOUND AND THE SCREEN TELLING ME OVER AND OVER AGAIN TO SERVICE THESE SENORS IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT WENT FROM ONE CAR WASH TO MALFUNCTIONING ON AND OFF TO NOW THIS HAPPENS AT THE START OF THE VEHICLE AND WILL NOT STOP. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT WITH OTHER OWNERS AND IF THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MY CAR HAS ONLY 72K MILES ON IT AND OWNED A TAD OVER A YEAR. ALL THE FORUMS I GO TO THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN ISSUES THAT I AM SEEING. IS THERE A WAY TO STOP THE CAR FROM BEEPING AND FLASHING ONCE THE MESSAGE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, THIS IS DANGEROUS!”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.