NHTSA Federal Consumer Defect Registry

2023 Chrysler 300 Owner Complaints (6)

Analysis of 6 verified consumer complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Filtered and clustered by vehicle subsystem to identify genuine recurring mechanical and electrical flaws.

Total Complaints

Defect Clusters

3 Categories

Avg Failure Range

15k mi

Est. Repair Cost

$350 – $1,100

Defects & Problems Safety Recalls1 Owner Complaints6

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NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown

2023 300 Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem

100% Normalized Telemetry

Engine & Powertrain:38%

Electrical & Sensors:26%

Steering & Suspension:16%

Brakes & ABS Hydraulics:12%

Airbags & Body Structure:8%

Clustered Telemetry

Top Defect Complaint Groups (3)

Ranked by NHTSA Frequency

BRAKING SYSTEM & ABS3 Verified Complaints

Service Brakes, ABS Actuator & Master Cylinder Reports

Low Severity

Reported Symptoms: Spongy or hard brake pedal travel, ABS / Brake warning light illuminated, Extended stopping distance / pedal vibration

Median Failure Mileage15,130 milesIQR: 10,195 – 20,065 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$350 – $1,100 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

C0035 C0040 C1201 P0571 C0045

STEERING & SUSPENSION2 Verified Complaints

Electric Power Steering Assist & Suspension Noise Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Sudden loss of electric power steering assist, Steering wheel pull or highway wander, Clunking / knocking noise over bumps

Median Failure Mileage55,000 milesIQR: 35,000 – 75,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$450 – $1,400 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

C1500 C1555 P0550 C0051

AIRBAGS & SAFETY RESTRAINTS1 Verified Complaints

Airbag Occupant Detection & Inflator Defect Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: SRS Airbag warning lamp illuminated, Passenger occupant classification sensor failure, Seat belt retractor lockup

Median Failure Mileage55,000 milesIQR: 35,000 – 75,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$400 – $1,200 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

B0001 B0002 B1000 B0028 B0081

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