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Chrysler 300C VIN Check

NHTSA holds 1,041 owner complaints on the Chrysler 300C from 204 production runs; the worst run has 34, the typical one 5.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 1,041 complaints · 204 runs · 2005–2011 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported 300C run is 2C3LA63H06H (2006 builds) with 34 complaints, 6.7× the typical run. Engine problems make up 22% of reports; 2006 is the worst model year at 8.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for 300C model years 2005–2010.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chrysler 300C has 204 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 15% of every 300C complaint on file.

FIG.01·Chrysler 300C — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
2C3LA63H06H••••••200634——
2C3KA63H86H••••••200632——
2C3KA63H96H••••••200631—1
2C3KA63H36H••••••200628——
2C3KA63H66H••••••200627——
2C3KA63H16H••••••200627——
2C3KA63H46H••••••200625——
2C3KA63H06H••••••200623——
2C3KA63H76H••••••200622——
2C3LA63H26H••••••200622——
2C3KA63H56H••••••200622——
2C3KA63H26H••••••2006212—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 192 300C runs has 21 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 21 300C VINs so far, most often 2006, 2011, 2005 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chrysler 300C the gap between build years is 6.8×: a 2006 car draws 8.1 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.2.

FIG.02·Chrysler 300C — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20111.62314—
20101.3108—
20091.21191
20081.32620—
20072.698384
20068.1627776
20056.3246397
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2006 at 8.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.2.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 22% of everything Chrysler 300C owners report: Engine, 311 of 1,041 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Chrysler 300C — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine311—4
Fuel/propulsion System23311
Fuel System22521
Gasoline22321
Power Train1722—
Electrical System11225
Air Bags786—
Unknown Or Other69——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Chrysler 300C; the 2 below cover build years 2005 to 2010. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Chrysler 300C — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
15V313000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2005–2010
14V770000Air Bags2005
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

15V313000 was opened in 2015 on cars built from 2005: 10 years on the road before the recall.

The 300C against its rivals

The 300C draws 5.1 complaints per production run; the Buick Lucerne 3.6 and the Infiniti M45 6.7.

FIG.05·Chrysler 300C VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Chrysler 300C1,0412045.11.7%
Buick Lucerne8242283.67.9%
Infiniti M45154236.70%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 1,041 reports on the Chrysler 300C, 1.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Chrysler 300C — complaint severity
OutcomeChrysler 300CAll vehicles
Complaints filed1,0411,115,966
Involved a crash18 (1.7%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire8 (0.8%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1658,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 71% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chrysler 300C share of that is 1,041 complaints over 204 runs, 0.09% of everything on record.

Everything on the Chrysler 300C
Recalls8 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems25 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space24 cu ftUsed prices182 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2005–2011

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Chrysler 300C VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,041 NHTSA complaints from 204 300C runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which 300C production run has the most complaints?

2C3LA63H06H, a 2006 build, with 34 complaints. The typical 300C run has 5.1.

Which 300C years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2006 is heaviest at 8.1 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.2.

Does the 300C get more complaints than the Buick Lucerne?

Yes: 5.1 complaints per production run for the 300C against 3.6 for the Buick Lucerne.

How many 300C complaints involve a crash?

1.7% of 1,041 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 8 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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