2013 CHRYSLER 300 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 CHRYSLER 300 has 1 complaint and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. The complaint involves failure of the Headlamp Front Module (HFM) possibly caused by the alternator which killed two batteries without warning lamps or lights.
Common Issues
- Alternator failure. The complaint reports alternator issues leading to HFM failure and draining the battery without any warning signals or dashboard lights.
There are 6 recalls affecting various systems including the powertrain, electrical system, and airbags, each addressing safety defects and mechanical failures.
Recalls
- Transmission output shaft. Recall 13V610000 affects 4,194 vehicles. The shaft may fracture causing loss of power and potential vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Dealers will inspect and replace transmissions for free.
- Alternator failure. Recall 14V634000 covers 435,081 vehicles with 3.6L engines and 160 amp alternators. The alternator may suddenly fail causing stalling without warning. Chrysler will replace the alternators at no cost to owners.
- Passenger airbag inflator explosion risk. Recall 19V018000 affects over 1.4 million vehicles. The frontal airbag inflator may explode upon deployment, sending metal fragments toward occupants. The remedy involves replacing the passenger airbag inflator free of charge.
- Transmission control module. Recall 16V240000 covers 811,290 vehicles with eight-speed automatics. The software may fail to alert the driver when the car is not in PARK, risking rollaway injuries. Dealers will update software free of charge.
- Passenger airbag inflator in high humidity zones. Recall 18V021000 affects 328,177 vehicles registered in specific states and territories. Propellant degradation may cause inflator explosion with metal fragments striking occupants. The solution is replacement of the passenger airbag inflator at no charge.
- Alternator and electrical inspection. Recall 17V435000 covers 442,214 vehicles with electro-hydraulic power steering and certain alternators. Alternators may fail suddenly or short circuit, risking stalling or fire. Dealers will inspect and replace alternators if needed free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated alternator failures or unresolved recalls in this model may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting legal resources could be beneficial for those facing ongoing safety defects or defects affecting vehicle operation.
2013 CHRYSLER 300 Summary
2013
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
3434178
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 CHRYSLER 300
1413222 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 CHRYSLER 300
328177 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 CHRYSLER 300
442214 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 CHRYSLER 300
811290 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
2013 CHRYSLER 300
435081 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 CHRYSLER 300
4194 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Risk: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Complaints
2013 CHRYSLER 300
ID: 2056567EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
My HFM has failed and I think it may be caused by the alternator but it has killed 2 battery's and there was no warning lamps or lights of any kind. I am going to have victory motors in craig colorado diagnosis the issue also.