This page covers 5 recalls, 127 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Chrysler 300.
18–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.1 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2010 Chrysler 300 centers on airbag behavior, which accounts for the largest share of reports by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe airbags failing to deploy in collisions they believe should have triggered them, and this theme runs consistently through the complaint set. The electrical system is the second most-reported area, with owners describing a range of erratic behavior including unintended horn activation, the vehicle remaining powered on after the key is removed, and the transmission locking up unexpectedly, symptoms several owners trace back to the integrated power module. Engine complaints appear in a smaller but notable cluster, with owners reporting stalling and power loss. A handful of reports also mention a fuel smell inside the cabin after filling the tank, particularly noticeable when windows are down, though this pattern is less prominent than the airbag and electrical themes.
127
Total Complaints
14
Crash-Related
6
Fire-Related
8
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Chrysler 300 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag defect affecting both the driver and passenger frontal airbags, where the inflators can rupture or explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag issue spans multiple recalls but describes the same underlying hazard: inflators that can fail violently during deployment. Some of these recalls are specifically tied to vehicles registered in high-humidity states and territories, where moisture accelerates the risk of inflator failure.
There is also a concern with the ignition system on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. A binding condition in the wireless ignition module can allow the key to be removed before the shifter is placed in Park, which may allow the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
What the fix does
The passenger frontal air bag inflator will be replaced at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wireless ignition module may have a stuck solenoid latch, allowing the ignition key to be removed before shifting to PARK, which could cause the vehicle to move unintentionally.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wireless ignition module and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
