The Chrysler 300C is a full-size car built from 2005 to 2011. Most were assembled in Canada — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: V6, V8. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 300C is
The Chrysler 300C is a full-size car that Chrysler built from 2005 to 2011 — 7 model years. It has been offered with V6, V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Chrysler range: 300, Imperial, Concorde.
Where the 300C is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 1,036 300Cs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2C3 | 2005-2011 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Chrysler VIN decide which of these 1 lines your 300C belongs to. What every character in a 300C VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Chrysler 300C adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Chrysler 300C tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 300C owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Chrysler 300C have? Power & range
The Chrysler 300C is offered with 2 powertrains — 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Chrysler 300C, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.5L · 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| V8 | 5.7L · 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 300C by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Chrysler 300C. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 300C | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 8 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 25 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $2,041/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 107 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chrysler 300C?
The 300C is a full-size car, built from 2005 to 2011. Engines offered: V6, V8.
Where is the Chrysler 300C made?
Across 1,036 cars in our records the split is: Canada (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Chrysler 300C warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 300C reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 300C?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Chrysler
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 1999–2026 | 86 | 23 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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| Chrysler 200 | 2011–2017 | 26 | 27 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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| Chrysler Sebring | 1995–2010 | 106 | 24 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Chrysler Crossfire | 2004–2008 | 9 | 21 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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