2013 Chrysler 300: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2013 Chrysler 300: AVOID — 306 owner complaints, 3.9× the 300 median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (131 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2013 is 2.99, where 1.00 is a typical 300 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 1.39. 48% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2012–2023 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
306
NHTSA complaints
3.9×
vs. median 300 year
316
Service bulletins
6
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2013 Chrysler 300 problems
Electrical system is the clear leader, named in 43% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2013 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 131 | 43% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 58 | 19% |
| Engine | 36 | 12% |
| Air bags | 32 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 7% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Chrysler 300 recalls
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2013, reported between Dec 6, 2013 and Jan 15, 2019.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | Jan 15, 2019 | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| 18V021000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| 17V435000 | Jul 10, 2017 | Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator |
| 16V240000 | Apr 25, 2016 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 14V634000 | Oct 8, 2014 | Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator |
| 13V610000 | Dec 6, 2013 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission |
2013 Chrysler 300 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 316 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2013 — close to the 265 of the median 300 year from 2012 to 2023. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (96), powertrain / transmission (47), structure (43). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2013 vs. the year before and after
From the 2012 to the 2013, owner complaints fell 28% (427 → 306) — an improvement. The 2014 that followed fell 23% (306 → 237), so the 2014 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 300 | AVOID | 427 | 261 | 9 | — |
| 2013 (this page) | AVOID | 306 | 316 | 6 | — |
| 2014 300 | AVOID | 237 | 311 | 8 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chrysler 300 years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2013 Chrysler 300
Electrical system (131 complaints on the 2013): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Powertrain / transmission (58 complaints on the 2013): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Engine (36 complaints on the 2013): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Air bags (32 complaints on the 2013): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Exterior lighting (17 complaints on the 2013): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Recalls: confirm all 6 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Chrysler 300 reliable?
2013 Chrysler 300: AVOID — 306 owner complaints, 3.9× the 300 median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (131 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2013 is 2.99, where 1.00 is a typical 300 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 1.39.
What are the most common 2013 Chrysler 300 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2013 Chrysler 300 are electrical system (131, 43%), powertrain / transmission (58, 19%), engine (36, 12%). The manufacturer has 316 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have?
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2013 Chrysler 300, most recently 19V018000 (Jan 15, 2019, air bags); 18V021000 (Jan 9, 2018, air bags); 17V435000 (Jul 10, 2017, electrical system). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2013 Chrysler 300 before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2013 Chrysler 300 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.