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Expensive Chrysler 300 repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (43%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 65 repairs.
Chrysler 300 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (75%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
363-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10007 mi US $5000 |
Valves Replaced, Crankshaft Replaced, Seals and Gaskets Replaced, Starter Replaced, Lifters Replaced. |
2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD
| 13020 mi $300 |
driver back seat squeaking trunk opened while driving, dealer lubed latch brake and tire vibration outside odors come in after about 20 minutes even when recirculation is chosen |
| 16740 mi $203 |
they replaced the some bushes. |
| 37200 mi $1000 |
the a/c wasn't cold they replaced the evaporator and actuator the backup camera not working so they replaced it. |
| 39680 mi $120 |
the rear sunshade was replaced. i replaced it by myself. |
| 43400 mi $2000 |
replaced rear shock absorber & mounts lower & upper arm control was replaced. strut tension was replaced |
| 26660 mi C $120 |
It was determined that rim was making contact with brake caliper and as a result caliper was shaved down. Noise has reduced but has not been eliminated. Unlear if this is a result on winter rim installed or other issue. Rear trunk liner clip fell out. Needed to be replaced. Still a lot of creaks and groans in the car from unidentifiable source. Installed winter tire wheels and started hearing clicking noise. Dealer said inner lip of the steel rim was making contact with brake caliper and rear sway bar link. Dealer grinded down caliper. Noise has reduced but still exists. |
| 41400 mi C $180 |
Uconnect bluetooth module was found to be faulty. Dealer offered to provide part for free (car out of warranty at this time) and invoiced 1.5 units labour. |
| 55180 mi C $700 |
Loud metal noise heard during motion followed my metal on metal noise on lownl speed braking. Cause determined to be low pad and bad rotors. |
| 55800 mi C $500 |
Worn out pads and rotors could not be machined. Replaced pads rotors and flushed brake fluid. |
| 60760 mi C $150 |
TPMS sensor no longer communicating and no reading in EVIC |
| 60450 mi C $1245 |
Tie rod end has lots of play. Caused 1mm excess tread wear. |
2011 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
363-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $500 |
One of two fuel pumps required replacement |
| 71000 mi US $2600 |
Original alternator failed. Replaced. |
2010 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 93620 mi C $1200 |
Both upper control arms (ball joints) worn, left tie rod end, sway bar bushings, also did an alignment. |
2010 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 88000 mi US $2000 |
A/C was blowing warm air at 85,000. |
| 55180 mi C $1000 |
Both front stabilizer bars replaced, along with two new tires and alignment. |
| 61000 mi US $1423 |
Transfer fuel pump under passenger seat leaking. Fuel smell in cabin. Actuator motor inside dash controlling vent baffles went bad. Extensive labor reqd. |
| 144000 mi US $1500 |
Radiator HVAC Thermo, Two Starters |
2009 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $850 |
Replace recycle/vent that controls and let outside air enter into the vehicle. |
| 78000 mi US $1200 |
Replace Transmission Control Module |
2008 Chrysler 300
Engine not specified
| 84480 mi C $1047 |
ALL OF THE FRONT END PLUS SHOCKS |
2008 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 128000 mi US $1300 |
Heater core replacement |
2008 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $8500 |
Beginning in Nov 2014, I had a complete engine failure due to a defective oil pump. Since that time, I have replaced the engine 3 different times. Each has been defective and overheating/seizing. |
2008 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58600 mi C $1400 |
both lower ball joints and tie rod ends. owner paid total bill of 1400.00 |
2008 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 30000 mi US $1500 |
replaced both tie rods, sway bars, etc.. front end was messed up, seems it was dropped from transport vehicle when shipped in from Michigan to PA. |
| 89000 mi US $150 |
loud banging noise from right rear of car, turned out strut was worn out, needed replaced along with other struts and shocks |
| 116700 mi US $100 |
Remote keyfob not opening doors nor locking. Delay when starting vehicle |
| 118300 mi US $1400 |
tire rod ball joint sway bar bushions |
2007 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $3800 |
rebuilt transmission - seal failed and leaked 3/4 of transmission fluid out. No warning lights came on. |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55000 mi US $1300 |
Torque converter replacement. |
| 60970 mi US $250 |
Outer tie rod ends replaced. Front tires wearing unevenly. Alignment requested. Play was found in outer tie rod ends. The factory tie rod ends have no grease fittings, but the replacements do. I will have to remember to lube. |
| 103300 mi US $470 |
Leaking water pimp |
| 115300 mi US $6000 |
Valve dropped, ruined engine |
| 138000 mi US $335 |
Water pump leaking. New water pump installed |
| 142000 mi US $145 |
TPMS: a tire pressure sensor had gone bad |
| 66200 mi US $6300 |
The intake valve seat dropped from # 6 cylinder trashing the plug and cylinder and sending shrapnel everywhere. Needed to replace the entire engine! Apparentyl a design defect on 05/06 hemis that Chrysler refuses to recall |
| 87000 mi US $885 |
The thermostat began to work intermittently leading to overheating, the radiator hose was found to be deteriorated during the repair so it was also replaced Accessory pulley began to fail putting excess stress on the belt damaging it. Both head gaskets were determined to be leaking and were replaced. Only 3 years on new engine. |
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Water pump failed, this is the second on replaced for this car. They seem to go every 5 or 6 years regardless of mileage driven on this vehicle. |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44640 mi C $190 |
Transmission still shudders. Told to pay $250 to change fluid even though it is covered under TSB. I declined the repair. Was charged $84. Will go to a more reputable dealer. |
| 62620 mi C $441 |
Had a problem with rattling over bumps. Eventually turned to looseness in steering. Diagnosed as bad inner tie rod ends. Dealer replaced steering rack under ext warranty. Transmission shudders on partial lock up of torque converter. Happens generally under light acceleration around 80 km/h. Originally replaced torque converter. This time around they reflashed the computer. A/C control head had no lights working. Dealer replaced in dash unit. (3rd time for this to be replaced) |
| 71920 mi C $189 |
Transmission Shudder is back. Was told that to correct the shudder would require a tune up and cleaning of injectors. Could not/would not do any further repair without $200 cash for the tune up. |
| 83700 mi C $1880 |
R&R upper control arms both sides as the factory pressed the balljoints in. Joints are not serviceable. Code P0404 Egr valve required replacement. Required a lot of labour but part was easy to do. |
| 86180 mi C $249 |
Car pulled to left and still rattled over bumps. Changed out Stabilizer links on both side front. Still rattles.. |
| 96720 mi C $1050 |
Replaced Tension Strut (Lateral arms) on both sides as well as outer tie rods, both sides. Second time in 3 years these 4 parts required repair! While changing tie rod ends, the brake dust shield separated from the car due to corrosion. Dealer did not accept responsibility until I fought for it. I paid parts, they paid labour. |
| 102300 mi C $670 |
Oil pan bolt was tightened too far at some point in the car's life. The threads came out with the plug unable to drill/helicoil requiring a new oil pan be installed. |
| 108500 mi C $420 |
Transmission shudders on partial power application around 60-85 km/h. Caused by Torque converter shudder |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $325 |
Shifter was suck in Park and would not move. Shifter was replaced and extended warranty claim filed but not paid as yet. |
| 86000 mi US $2700 |
AC blowing hot. Evaporator replaced in April for $1600, compressor replaced in June for another $1,100 |
| 95300 mi US $500 |
Light came back on 2 weeks later. Fuel tank replaced for a second time which seems to have fixed the problem. |
| 98000 mi US $125 |
Windshield washer did not spray liquid |
| 69100 mi C $1250 |
Replacement of 2 control arm assemblies, 2 tie rod ends and a new sway bar. Earlier the dealer replaced two struts. |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 186000 mi US $2000 |
Crankshaft fell apart |
| 43155 mi C $226 |
Front tension struts replaced. Stabilizer links & bushings replaced. Wheel balance & 4 wheel alignment performed. |
| 47047 mi C $290 |
Outer tie rod ends replaced. 4 wheel alignment performed. |
| 56420 mi C $864 |
Noticed a loud noise from the front end at low speeds going over bumps (i.e. driveway) with steering wheel turned. Dealership replaced both front upper control arms with revised Chrysler design. Noticed a loud noise from the front end at low speeds going over bumps (i.e. driveway) with steering wheel turned. Dealership replaced both front upper control arms with revised Chrysler design. |
| 57660 mi C $420 |
Outer tie rod ends replaced. Chose aftermarket parts with lifetime warranty, as Chrysler parts seem to fail early. Outer tie rod ends replaced. Chose aftermarket parts with lifetime warranty, as Chrysler parts seem to fail early. |
| 59300 mi C $981 |
Noticed coolant leak. Water pump was replaced, also replaced timing belt at same time. |
| 125000 mi US $1800 |
trans stopped working. trans replaced, center bearing replaced ABS light O2 sensor failed |
2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 84400 mi US $1400 |
AC wasn't cooling. Whole new system installed. |
| 57040 mi C $1350 |
Change both upper control arms, both outer tie rodss both lower ball joint and removed old parking brake without replacement. |
| 100000 mi US $1100 |
Seized key cylinder, could not turn car on |
| 137000 mi US $500 |
Replaced outer tie rods and tension struts w/Bushings |
| 142000 mi US $450 |
Replaced tension struts |
| 79980 mi C $1000 |
Replaced lower control arms |
| 186000 mi C $1000 |
Front end ball joints - also need rear wheel bearings and front shocks - Driver side front door handle broke - back door electronic lock doesnt work - driverside sun visor broke |
2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53940 mi C $600 |
Ball joints and tie-rods worn out. too much play in front end. Manufacturing defect according to dealer. EGR Valve was replaced also PCV valve has been stuck open since new. |
| 72740 mi C $700 |
Tie rod replacement on left front and ball joint replacement on right front suspension. |
| 79980 mi C $1320 |
Replace tie-rod, original failed- drivers side. Passenger side replaced two years ago. |
| 92380 mi C $700 |
rattle in the front end when I hit bumps in the road. The inner tie rods were previously done, The outer tie rods needed replacement. |
| 170000 mi US $3100 |
ESP / BAS and lightening bolt lights came on car would go into limp mode this was due to alignment work not completed properly by Merlins car overheating, bad thermostat first shop put in another bad thermostat and had to have it replaced a second time complete front suspension replaced, rods, bushings, etc. |
| 144000 mi US $1200 |
Gas tank replaced per a crack that caused fuel to leak. |
| 36000 mi US $2000 |
Struts needed replacing. Sway bars needed replacing. CV joint needed replacing. Front fog light had fallen out and needed replacing. |
| 40000 mi US $600 |
Power steering pulley and associated components were failing and needed to be replaced. Caused power steering to operate incorrectly. |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Rear window shattered on its own, no signs of forced entry. Required complete replacement. |
| 107000 mi US $1200 |
balljoint inner outter wheel bearings complete frount end work alignment |
2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
Total front end alignment repair |
2005 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 96600 mi US $1100 |
struts/strut mounts replaced ball joints/control arms/tension arms/ bushings |
| 108000 mi US $200 |
Left and right lower control arms. |
| 105500 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear subframe bushings. They were badly deteriorated. Warped rotors. Brakes were creaking and grinding. Replaced all 4 rotors, calipers, pads, and flexible brake lines Frame mounts were failing. Had to remove rear subframe and replace frame mounts. Replaced all brake pads, rotors, calipers, and flexible brake lines. |
| 136600 mi US $150 |
Thermostat housing and coolant bleeder valve was leaking. Had to replace both housings, gaskets, and all coolant. |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
Front control arms, bushings, and ball joints needed replaced for the second time since my ownership of the car. Car also needed to be aligned after work was completed. |
| 173000 mi US $210 |
New condenser (again) and system recharge Warped and grooved rotors. Replaced front rotors and pads even though they were only a year old. |
| 79500 mi US $2400 |
Front tires worn bald, bad tie rod, bad bearing, all struts replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $455 |
Engine light on signifying engine issue - Changed spark plugs and cleaned entire engine internally. Recommended major overhaul of exhaust valve springs. |
| 68300 mi US $372 |
Broken emergency brake |
| 65200 mi US $300 |
Car would not shift out of park. Sensor was bad. |
| 101000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced ball joints, control arms, steering stabilizer, etc |
| 115000 mi US $421 |
Replace EGR valve. Also Maintainance: Oil change Etc. |
2004 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96720 mi C $1200 |
Replaced 4 struts (preventive), isolators, 2 tie rod ends, sway bar links (preventive) and bushings |
2004 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 114700 mi US $840 |
Transmission solenoid pack replaced. Car was stuck in limp home mode. |
| 128000 mi US $880 |
Damaged radiator was causing coolant loss. It required replacement of the radiator. I opted for all new MoPar parts (which had to be ordered; resulting in extra time at the shop) and since it was being disassembled all new hoses too. |
| 128000 mi US $200 |
Air cond belt broke. Replaced both belts and idler pulley. I noticed that the belt was off the pulley. The shop diagnosed the bad pulley. |
| 130000 mi US $125 |
Brake lights were staying on intermittently. problem was found to be a broken brake light switch. |
| 133900 mi US $431 |
AC Belt squealing over 2000 RPM. AC belt tightened. |
| 137000 mi US $200 |
Broken air cond accessory belt. New spark plugs, state emissions and safety check.new battery ( to replace 5 year old battery), also replaced serpentine. |
| 139200 mi US $1000 |
Inner tie rod and front struts to restore original ride quality |
| 143000 mi US $589 |
cracked radiator fitting lead to radiator replacement |
| 146000 mi US $400 |
thermostat and thermostat housing replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $110 |
bad bearing diagnosed after whinny noise reported . Traced to the transmission. Repair estimated to be $2500 with 3 year warranty. I decided that 14 years service and 152,000 miles was enough and decided to trade it in on a new vehicle (Chevrolet BOLT EV) |
2003 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $1100 |
Transmission valve body replaced. Both front wheel bearings replaced. |
2002 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 114700 mi US $520 |
Engine and transaxle mounts replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $120 |
Driver's CV/Axle replaced. |
| 120600 mi US $2200 |
Passenger axle and CV joint assembly replaced to fix chattering. Transaxle rebuilt. New Mopar clutch and seal kit, new Mopar solenoid pack, new Mopar torque converter, new Mopar filter and ATF+4 fluid. |
| 126000 mi US $200 |
Timing belt was due. Water pump replaced due to evidence of a leak beginning. |
2000 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
253-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 156000 mi US $2600 |
Bad deal. Local company replaced water pump and timing belt, Then a week later started overheating again. Replaced radiator...2600 dollar repair.....6 month later same problem. Chrysler place gainsville fl sais 1st repair done wrong so bad |
| 233000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission rebuild. A seal started to leak significantly. This seal was up in a place where the transmission had to be dropped to repair. The transmission had about 225K miles and no rebuild. It was still operational, just leaked alot. |
| 248000 mi US $650 |
It was reported that the starter solenoid was bad, which ruined the starter, due to the battery going bad. So, the old battery and starter were replaced. |
| 226000 mi US $600 |
Water pump leaking, needed to be replaced |
1999 Chrysler 300M
Engine not specified
| 154000 mi US $1000 |
Throttle position sensor failed. |
| 174400 mi US $200 |
Hydraulic liquid leak |
1999 Chrysler 300 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 108200 mi US $165 |
Idle sensor replaced, but still appears not to have been the higher than normal idle speed cause, or new sensor is bad. |
| 120000 mi US $18000 |
Intake manifold gaskets were failing, loosing coolant outside of the engine. |
| 127000 mi US $350 |
Starter failed |
| 128000 mi US $300 |
Thermostat failed, replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $500 |
T-stat as well as small radiator leak at the drain valve. |
| 136000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced crank sensor AC repair, no cold air, compressor making loud noises. Low on freon, only recharged it even though clear to me that compressor is "dying." Replaced alternator |
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