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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Chrysler 300
Engine not specified
5000 mi
Check engine light came on with a false report of a burned out brake light. The 2nd time this has happened. Check engine light is back on with the same code. Think it needs a new computer.
Chrysler recalled passenger air bag with a notice to me July 2016. This April 2017 they finally called the car in and did the replacement.
87000 mi
US $100
Blind spot system went down, both sides of car. Repair estimate was astronomical. Forget it we turned it off. Also, the TPMS system says it needs service although it seems to be registering pressures accurately.
5000 mi
US $70
HID headlight, driver side, stopped working, Tried replacing bulb $120 bulb was found not defective, must be ballast $190. The entire front grill shroud has to be removed to change that . Terrible design, if repair done by dealer will cost about $450 . I will drive with one headlight.
21300 mi
Recall of the ESC and ABS. Upon repair of this recall, the Cruise Control ceased to function. It was repaired two weeks after the recall repair due to the part (Cruise Control Function button) not being available. Cruise Control not working
23300 mi
Cruise control button replaced, works for a week or two, then ceases to work at all.
3000 mi
Auto climate is very inconsistent
7000 mi
Rear-view camera was out
57100 mi
US $98
Sound stopped coming from radio unit. Display was OK and all other functions worked, just no sound. Service Tech stated that vehicle may require a battery disconnect and software update.
66300 mi
Message center displayed "battery saver mode"
73000 mi
US $100
Parkview rear backup camera stopped displaying picture. Prior to stopping completely, the image would be intermittent. Problem has not been corrected as of this date.
75000 mi
US $100
Replaced rear view camera, because camera had failed and was defective. Also, replaced alternator due to recall order that had been issued by manufacturer.
45000 mi
US $350
Airbag light keeps going on.
47500 mi
US $250
Airbag light keeps coming on. Second trip. There is a recall, however the recall is for 2011 vehicles Manufactured Apr 2011 and after. This car was Mar 2011.
50000 mi
Airbag AGAIN. It was never fixed. Called Chrysler told to take it back to the dealer. When dealer called Chrysler they said they had no record of our call (even though we had a call number) Did not have dealer fix it (more $$)
12000 mi
Airbag light was on. Saudering of electrical connection for airbag corrected problem
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