general problems of the 2013 Chrysler 300C

Ten problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2013 Chrysler 300C. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the vehicle would move forward even after it was shifted into the park position. In addition, the vehicle would not shut off when the push button ignition was pressed. The contact had to shift back into drive several times and then park to finally get the engine to shut off. Jeep Chrysler Dodge ram fiat of ontario (1202 auto center dr, ontario, CA 91761, (909) 906-7097) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2018

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300c. While driving 35 mph, a burning odor was detected and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. Franklin Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (1124 murfreesboro rd, franklin, TN 37064, (615) 614-8243) was called and referred the contact to Chrysler's customer care. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2018

Trunk randomly pops open when car is stationary and when in motion. Can hear a clicking sound.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000(electrical system) was received in June of 2017. After contacting the dealer (crown Chrysler, 511 s. Lee hwy, cleveland, TN), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300c. 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 dealer was not contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available due to a national back order and provide case number 32353856. The contact had not experienced a failure. Tool confirms parts not available.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram, 3440 s pine Ave, ocala, FL 34471) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2017

Purchase this vehicle 11 months ago and 6 months into the car the front suspension started to shake real bad, then a few moths past that, the torque converter went out and was replaced. Know the electrical system went out.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300c. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the vehicle was not operable when shifted into the start position. The contact stated that the failure occurred on numerous occasions for over a year. The vehicle was taken to indian trail Chrysler Jeep Dodge (5501 w hwy, monroe, nc) where it was diagnosed that the battery was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). 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 same dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts would not be available until January or February of 2018. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 18,644. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the heating and air conditioning were malfunctioning and a knocking noise was heard. The failures constantly drained the battery. Mark's casa Chrysler Jeep (9733 coors blvd NW, albuquerque, nm 87114, (505) 897-8400) replaced the oem hvac re-circulation actuator, but the failure continued less than two years later. The contact felt that the manufacturer had not developed a remedy since the same oem part was being used to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to melloy Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (357 emilio lopez rd, los lunas, nm 87031, (888) 854-4533) where it was diagnosed that the hvac re-circulation actuator needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 52,687.


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