2013 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

36Engine complaints

11.8%Of all 306 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM127 · 41.5%

POWER TRAIN58 · 19%

ENGINE36 · 11.8%

AIR BAGS32 · 10.5%

Unspecified / other22 · 7.2%

Share of the 306 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Chrysler 300 overview page.

What owners report

“I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL IN JAN 2015 CONCERNING THE ALTERNATOR. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP 8 TIMES OVER THE COURSE…”NHTSA complaint 10825165 — filed 02/09/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE HESITATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10820567 — filed 01/15/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE…”NHTSA complaint 10714942 — filed 05/06/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Chrysler 300: 36 of 306 complaints on file (11.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have in total?

306 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.