Engine Failure problems of the 2013 Chrysler 300

Three problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2013 Chrysler 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 2013 300.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle, attempted to restart it, but the engine failed to work. The vehicle was towed to car pros Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (585 rainier Ave s, renton, wa 98057) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be changed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-992-1997, but was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked, the engine failed, and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the engine routing sensor produced a failure code. The engine routing sensor was replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The engine light remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle exhibited gear shifting failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

3 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2013

06/25/2013 vehicle stalled at 60 mph, complete engine failure forcing me off road. 3485 miles on new vehicle towed to dealer, stated repaired gear ratio, test drove 25 mi and corrected problem. 07/18/2013 4000 miles on new vehicle driving home from dinner with 2 and 4yr old children in backseats, 60 mph car stalls, complete engine failure once again. Almost rear ended by passing driver while attempting to shoulder vehicle.




Safety Ratings of 300 Cars
Fuel Economy of 300 Vehicles
300 Service Bulletins
300 Safety Recalls
300 Defect Investigations