Chrysler 300

This is a great vehicle for comfort and style – This car is a great vehicle for comfort I use it for most every thing including weddings I get the car serviced regularly the only issue I had was the main seal at the back of the gearbox started leaking got it fixed the mechanic said it was a common problem because of the location of it but Benn good now for a couple of years no other problems Show details

Head turner. Loaded luxury and power – 6.4L V8 SRT. Not every One can handle that power. Just go and get a test drive, i am sure you would love it. Great handling, no skidding like my old Ford. Heavy body metal. Nice shape. Nice music system. Luxury leather seats. WHOAAHH... feeling odometer. Lounge type space inside. You feel like a business man. Large boot to put extra luggage.… Read more

Own Chrysler brand from last 9 years. No issues at all. Just make sure to service from right authorized mechanic because not all mechanics can handle this beast.

SRT V8 beast – Looks mean. Power to boot. Looks way better than the other Ford and Holden V8s. Plus it makes more power. Definitely bang for buck machine. But like all V8s, fuel consumption is high. Unbeatable soundtrack though. Show details

Comfortable but poor build – Very nice appearing vehicle. I had the black with factory black wheels. Fully loaded with options which you normally only find in cars that cost a lot more. However build quality is poor. By 20,000km the wrap around the steering wheel was coming off. Had to be glued back on. At 25,000km the spring loaded compartment cover had broken. Maybe I got a lemon. But I really enjoyed driving it. Show details

Chrysler 300 2012 3.6 problems – In 2015 I bought a used Chrysler 300 2012 with 27k on cluster from Tynan Motors Sutherland. At 60k my alternator was burned. I tried to find another one on google and I saw that was a safety recall in USA for alternator,even I had a warranty,guys from Tynan didn't want to hear about that,like... it's changeable part and I have to pay for new one.… Read more

After many emails and calls we decided to take legal action and we send them a email to tell that... Maybe one hour after that email, they call us to tell that we can bring the car to them and they gonna put a new one with no charge. Now the car has 140k on cluster, it runs very well with no mehanical problems. Only I have an electrical problems with back camera,it doesn't work and cruise control,sometimes it works,sometimes not working.

Sorry for my English Cheers.

Worst service and manufacturing defacts – We bout 2 x 300c luxury in aug 2013 both diesel. One had lot of issues with engine and got it fixed after 2 years of complaints and leaving cat at several dealerships. Both of cars had same issue where leather dash starts peeling of form front its very common manufacturing problem with this cars. we got one car fixed under warranty but they… Read more

refused to cover second one under warranty. I will never recomend any one to buy any fiat chrysler products as there quality of service at dealerships is worse then poor, same there products.

Loved it – Greatest car I have ever owned, i never had any issues with it and it was beautiful and comfortable to drive ! I would love to get a 2020 model but abit pricey ! Show details

Beast with Beauty! – As a kid it was one of my dream cars to own and now that dream has come true. What a beautiful car it is with a power packed engine, with 6.4 Hemi you don’t have to tell how much power it gives. Yes little expensive on fuel but elegant things doesn’t come cheap. Definitely a big yes for this car.  Show details

Test drive was good, 1 week later I picked up the 300c and payed 20k then had to buy new springs – Suspension had to be changed, as you where bouncing up and down, as someone didn't no what they where doing All over the place couldn't put passenger's in the back seat or go over 70 kl 2 k later i Now can enjoy my chrylser 300c sedan, car yards just never change... Martin smith Gippsland...  Show details

Love the car fantastic – Iv had 5 chryslers iv had no trouble with any of them. Iv had 6 jeeps did a gear box out of warranty jeep fixed it.you hear bad reports about every car . I was a ford nut . Now a Chrysler nut and jeep . My diesel has done 235.000 ks no problems at all . I think they are a good car  Show details

Great Car – I have owned my 300c luxury for four years, drive it every year ,from Tasmania to Gold Coast, this Vehicle Averages 7.5 Litres of Fuel ,Per One Hundred Kilometers , Never had any Issues , i have owned a lot of Big Cars , this One is the Best, with all the added extra ,Comfort Things ,ie; Heated and Cooled Seats ,Heated and Cooled Cup Holders,… Read more

Heated Seats ,Heated Steering Wheel ,Great seating Memory ,with Drivers Side Auto Move Back when entering the Vehicle ,the list goes on .

6.4 Hemi engine failures – Same with us, I will never buy a Chrysler again. WE have a 2013 SRT8 Core that has had the engine fail twice - top end rebuild then a full engine replacement. Jeep Australia are dodgy, paid for the first repair (5 weeks off the road with no courtesy vehicle), then a total rebuild but would only pay for 1/2 the engine and no labour. We have a… Read more

court date with Fair-trading NSW and Jeep in two weeks time so trying to gather some data to support our position that it was the same issue. Car has done 130 km in 4 years and fully serviced - although Jeep Australia were economical in their initial response to Fair-trading, choosing not to recognise the full service history undertaken by their franchises.

You expect great things from a 6.4 litre Hemi engine but honestly the car has been a dog and after sales service atrocious.

If anyone can steer me towards any documented faults with this engine then it would be appreciated, I currently have one:

A STAR Case bulletin, S1309000016, was released just over two years ago (March 18, 2014) in regards to the rocker arms used in the Pentastar® engine. The symptom/vehicle issue is ticking/tapping noise from the upper engine area. In addition, this failure can also set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for an engine misfire.

Although I'm not sure if this STAR report is just for the Penstar 3.6 in the 300C?

Appreciate any advice.

Regards

Hamish

8 speed transmission problem, Shifts very erratic and slipping – The car looks great , handles very well for a big car ,Quiet a smooth on the road . Found the seats in the car very hard on bum had to put in lambs wool covers in . The 3.6 v6 lacks a little power and found the 8 speed auto slipping in stop start . Found the transmission very erratic. But over all great car . Have yet to get that Transmission sorted out get . The car has only done 55,000 klm  Show details

Dream of a car! – Just recently picked up a 300 SRT Hyperblack, it is an awesome vehicle. Prior to picking it up, all I've managed to find out is that there are heaps of improvements since 2015 through until now, so I really bought it with lots of confidence, having never owned anything of this style/design before(HEMI, 8cyl, American). So totally hope it stays… Read more

true to this, will definitely share more of my experiences when the time comes, for now, the car drives amazingly well, especially for how big and heavy the body is! It definitely doesn't make you feel that way when you drive. The options and perks that the car comes with is something you'd get in like a Mercedes E63 onwards. So it is definitely bang for buck in terms of power style and options, especially when you're paying 1/3 of the price.

Update: Just over a year now. Still loving the car, puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel, I've had 3 warranty calls. The headunit, 2 pieces of interior carbon fibre trim peeling, and lower windscreen cowl warping.

Each and every time, the guys at Northern Jeep dealt with the problem in the smoothest and swiftest way possible. At the moment I still stand by thoughts that I had in the beginning.

Update: 2021: Over 3 years now. Called in for trim warranty a couple more times, but no dramas.

Still love the car, considered to swap/sell it but in the end it's such a great piece of mechanical fun. Being from Melbourne we have access to possibly the best SRT/Jeep tech in Dontex Automotive so there's really no worries owning one of these over the next 20 years.

A Pretty Good Cruiser – I have had my Chrysler 300c Luxury for 4 and a half years and overall it has been a good car; it is such a cruiser and it looks like a beast on the road. It's also pretty quick off the mark for such a heavy car but it's nowhere near the class of an SRT model! I also like the leather seats in the car which are really comfortable, they are also have… Read more

heat and cool options which is great!

Chrysler 300c Positives: Looks great, drives well, is very comfortable inside, low cabin noise, has so many standard features already included where as with other car brands you have to purchase them as upgrades. Aftermarket service is pretty good as long as you get a good dealership (In Melbourne definitely don't go to Brighton for service, Chadstone dealership is so much better).

Chrysler 300c Negatives:I did have a major issue with it 1 week after I picked it up where the steering failed when I was going through a round about and I almost crashed into a light pole because of it. I took it to back to the dealer in disgust and they found that a wire had simply come loose or had not been connected properly (How they missed this and didn't check it before they handed it over is puzzling!). Other things to go wrong on my car include the voice activated bluetooth system which stopped working just after my warranty expired, and the dealership wanted close to $2k to put in a new one (no thanks!). And I always had a really strange problem with my recycled air button not working properly in the winter (it always worked fine in summer though!!). The dealership tried to convince me this was normal as the recycled air button has a shut off feature if you drive for too long - this made no sense though as I would start the car on a cold morning and the button wouldn't work from the get go. They never did fix this problem even though I told them about it so many times! Also lastly there has been about 4 or 5 recalls on this car since I have had it and they keep coming too as I just received one for those faulty airbags!

Overall the Chrysler 300c luxury has been a great car to drive and the engine has been reliable as I haven't had any major issues with it over 4 and a half years, but a few other things have broken on the car so if you're thinking of buying one of these second hand you might want to be careful and have the car inspected very carefully before purchase.

Buyer beware - chrysler after sales service is appalling - will never buy a chrysler again – Since I purchased my SRT8 new it has been in the workshop on and off (altogether now approx. over a quarter of its life)!! The dealership say their hands are tied until Chrysler decide what they're going to do, whilst it sits at the dealership idle. There has been numerous noises from inception which were documented and Chrysler have been no… Read more

help whatsoever in solving the engine issues. Now however that it's out of warranty and it is up on a hoist at a dealership with no engine in it - Chrysler still will not come to the party and rectify the matter without me having to pay costs as well! Sooooo unfair when you buy something soooo expensive and the product is not up to code - they have known all along that there are problems with this model - it's a disgrace!!!

Excellent daily highway cruiser – I bought this car at Pickles Auctions in 2015 with 23,000 km. Now 3 years and 96,000 kms later, I still love driving it to work and on weekends everyday. Looks - Personally I like the classic high-end styling that makes this car feel just as comfortable pulling in front of valets at the Sofitel as it does cruising down the Hume highway. The… Read more

Chrysler 300 is no sleek Japanese or sophisticated European, this car just oozes Americana cool. The interior gauges are a beautiful art-deco design with a blue ambient glow to give that luxury town-car feel. The materials are fine, similar to the mid-high range falcons and commodores.

Reliability - The service intervals are average at per 15,000 km, I usually have it done at the Mopar service centre at around $320 - $390 (depending of km checkup). There was an issue with the rear-view camera image. Several attempts to reboot the software failed before the dealer replaced the camera. Overall, since I was close to the dealership and it was still in warranty the experience was not a major issue.

Drive - The 8-speed automatic transmission is oily smooth and the engine extremely quiet. On the highway this car become a lounge sofa; sit back in the heated leather seat and immerse yourself in crisp Alphine 9-speaker system while sipping a cold drink from the chilled cup-holders is all part of the standard 300c experience. Fuel economy on highway is excellent, I got 8.3 L/100km.

However, things are a bit different in the suburbs or city streets. Fuel economy jumps to 12.6 L/100km and the transmission has a habit of down-shifting on the slightest downhill or bump. Acceleration is sluggish and tight corners tricky to navigate. Overall the 300's performance is refined but does not like to be rushed.

Overall, the Chrysler 300 fills a very specific niche: the daily highway driver. But it fills this niche better than any other cars out there within its price range! It more refined than a Toyota Avalon, more distinct than a Commadore SV6, and people wouldn't mistake you for an accountant, like an Audi A5.

Best value for money comfort drive great engine + 8 speed transmission – Amazing car to drive I bought when was 42000km and now after 3 years almost 94000km still run great just normal serviced has done never had major issues This car has attitude and class Good quality interior entertainment display easy to use adaptive criuse control, cool seat, 8 speed transmission, comfort seat and great engine to run all these options make me enjoying this car for almost 4 years.  Show details

Still great after nearly 5 years! – All new cars are nice during the test drive but what about 5 years later and 60k? I bought my 2013 Luxury in June 2013 and it is still outstanding for -Quite ride, no rattles or squeaks after doing many km's from Canberra to Mudgee and Melbourne trips also. -Everything just works! Never has to get anything fixed during or after warranty -Only… Read more

had a couple of minor recall repairs and the dealer even washed my car after as well!

- People still come up to me and tell me how great it looks and how their friends who have Chryslers love theirs as well

Gripes?

1. Not clear how to get map upgrades for Satnav, no response from FCA and the dealer seems lost on the subject. I have sent email to Australian supplier-no response

But that's minor irritation- still the best car I have ever owned and I have had heaps over 40 years of driving.

Do Not Buy A Chrysler – After seeking a good will claim for a faulty headlight, as my vehicle is only 5 months out of warranty, my claim has been rejected. The headlight is $4000 plus labor to fit, so this is very convenient for Chysler to reject it. The 2 people I have dealt with were the rudest 2 people I have ever dealt with in the automotive industry. To say the… Read more

second person I spoke with ([name removed]- some acting supervisor) was arrogant is the understatement of the year. The car is immaculate inside and out, has full service history from authorised Chrysler dealerships and they flat out refuse to assist.

My goal now is to stop just one person buying one of these cars. I personally will never recommend to anyone to purchase one of these cars and I will never step foot back into a Chrysler dealership again. I will also never purchase a Chrysler vehicle again.

The rip off price of $4000 for a headlight itself is a disgrace, but the bitter taste of Chrysler Australia customer service has left me speechless.

Do not buy a CHRYSLER.

THRILLING DRIVING EXPERIENCE WITH LUXURY – I bought this SRT version last month and i love this car. It makes me happy every time i press the accelerator. The coolest option is to switching to 4 cylinder option to enhance maximum fuel efficiency. you can feel the enormous power it has at every touch. It has 19 speaker harman kardon system which is pretty good. Excellent breaking with Brembos.  Show details

One of the better car – Chrysler 300 is a car worth investing as it provides a very good driving experience with performance that is of a quality class. Dashboard is attractive and functional. Legroom for a tall individual. Running costs are OK but need to be evaluated on an ongoing basis. I can recommend this car for a discerning user.  Show details

Great Car Bad Alternator – Purchased new in 2011 has 51000 miles on it. Never had any issues with this car until last Saturday. While driving not far from where we live in town we experienced a smell which indicated something was burning. Then noticed the NAV system all of the sudden had a power button on the screen with not explanation with it. Then the picture of a… Read more

battery in the information section. We found a place that could check our battery and they said the alternator had quit working. We limped home and I got on line and found that there has been a safety recall for exactly the same symptoms with the same engine etc. Called Larry Miller Chrysler in Provo Ut. this morning they said there has been no recalls on my veh. therefore they couldn't do anything for me. Contacted Chrysler they said the same thing. What is troubling is that I pulled up a FCA letter for safety recalls on line which was a letter sent out for this issue covering the same year as out car and yet the reason they cannot do any for me is because our alternator is a 180 amp rather than 160 amp alternator. With the identical issues that which were described in the recall let that went out I have great difficulty in understanding this dilemma. It appears that until there is enough smoke and it becomes so smoky that the fire is obvious enough and a few people die on the highway Chrysler isn't interested in the individual obvious customer care concept. What a shame.

Best car i have ever had – I am 6 ft 6" and 200kg this car is a big blokes car Drives like a bentley magic motor car and 5-7 v8 roars to life when required cant fault it built very solid and no wonder the prices have gone up. The car was far better than fairlane and statesman previously owned and cheaper too Just buy one today they are equal to a bentley at a fraction… Read more ·  1

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My car now has 200k on clock and have done 30k in year still drives like new i am upgrading soon to a newer one the only car to buy

June 5th 2018 Update: Best Car I have ever owned

Well now I am up to 225,000km on my 2007 Chrysler Hemi V8 and over three years I have travelled about 60,000km

in this car, Changed a set of tyres Two Door Handles and two tyre sensors and thats it apart from regular 10,000km grease and oil changes

Very reliable uses no water or oil whatsoever. Just about to service it and replace wheel bearings all around and reckon I will be OK for another 60,000 trouble free kms . The new ones are magic and so cheap at $65,000 Thats my next goal a STR8 Core 6.4litre V8 as good as a Bentley

at a tenth of the price.

November 5th 2018 Update: Had to do some work but still best car value for money I have had

Now have 231,000km on clock and done 65,000km over last 3 years apart from 10,000km service I have had to

do the following items

4 Wheel Bearing Obnly needed one but did the 4

Two Tyres

Handrbrake shoes

Oil Sensor switch

Lower left Tie Rod End

Two door Handles

Wiper b lades

few light bulbs

That's it never broke down still great to drive comfortable as ever

Fantstic powerful motor and auto

Chews a bit of fuel locally but OK on open road

My first V8 and Woohoo!! – As soon as I saw the 300 years ago I knew I wanted one. Well, the opportunity came financially in late 2015 so I put in an order for the revamped 8 speed SRT Core model, it was delivered to me in march 2016. Life is too short to buy another fridge on wheels. Driving wise it's very pleasurable. As soon as I hopped in for the first time (and btw I… Read more

never test drove one before buying, that's how much I knew it was MY car) I was comfortable despite never being behind the wheel of such a high powered car before. I will never tire of the burbles and gurgles and the driving modes are great at opening up the valves for a louder note.

Overall it's been a great car. I do wish the Core seats were heated/cooled and it's odd having 'dummy' buttons on the steering wheel and key fob where there would ordinarily be features in the full spec SRT in their place. The Core model also doesn't come with autonomous braking, lane departure/blind spot warnings, which are things the Ford Mustang also lack, and which contributed to their 2 start ANCAP rating. The SRT Core (or any variant of the 300 for that matter) has no ANCAP rating, but the Mustang and the new ANCAP standards make me worry that the Core model wouldn't score much higher lol. My only complaint about the interior is the parade of rattles and noises, and the concerning amount of masking tape around various cables in the engine bay. The tow hook cover was faulty and dealer refused to replace, and there is a large panel gap between the front fascia and bonnet. I had an issue with a noise from the rear diff recently and it only needed a $20 bottle of fluid additive to fix, however the dealers had no idea about it so I simply fixed it myself.

Running costs, especially in my area where ULP98 has been $1.65/L lately, can be exxy. Expect insurance at around $1000+ mark if you're over 30 with 10+ years driving experience. The OEM Goodyears tend to not last long even with non-aggressive driving and my rears already need replacing at just 23,000km. You can't really cheap out on the tyres either because you have 350kw going to those rears, cheap chinese donuts will see you going sideways more than forwards. Expect to pay at least $300 per corner for good deals off tyroola or equivalent. I don't even want to dare get a quote for them locally at RRP!!

Pure Luxury and Elegance – This car has exceeded all my expectations. The full leather interior with heated, or cold air behind the knees, seating with air conditioning controls for the rear seats are exceptional features! The rear view shade minimises the heat and automatically retracts while reversing. The drink holders can be set to cooling as well as heating. The seats… Read more

can be set to two different driver specifications and has all the modern controls, including cruise control, at a touch on the steering wheel. Safety features are outstanding with 7 airbags and anti-roll technology. The Chrysler has rear view and side sensors making this car with a large amount of room easy to manoeuvre with power steering.

It is a smooth drive, handles extremely well with minimal noise and surprisingly takes minimal petrol considering it is such a large sedan. The best advice is to use the premium petrol as you get far more distance for the cost, making it more economical.

It is a stunning car externally which commands attention. Most think the Chrysler is designed more masculine, however I have found it female friendly with hooks in the boot for groceries to stay in place, automatic headlights and even indicates on the dashboard when the tyres need to pumped, oil needs to be changed and even when it needs to be cleaned!

It is an amazingly reliable car and not nearly as expensive as it looks. The only unforeseen cost has been servicing the car but is only slightly more than for a common sedan.

I highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a luxury car as it has everything you could want for less cost.

Almost 3 years and still good and solid throughout – I've had the 2013 Chrysler 300c, 3.6Litre V6, 8 speed for almost 3 years now with no major problems. I drove it as a daily and on weekends too. Currently has 48,000 kms on the odometer. The acceleration is quite good from the 210kw engine. The handling is not bad for everyday roads, turns and round-abouts at normal speeds, just don't expect it to… Read more

handle like a race car. Its is considerably quiet in the cabin while driving, but if you have the rear windows down only, the wind may cause a vibrating-like sound effect.

Center infotainment screen is 8.4 inches huge. Very responsive touch screen. Very intuitive and easy to use. Plays Bluetooth, AUX, USB, SD card, CD and movies DVDs too.

Voice command was poor in getting my voice commands right. I told it to play Metallica and it played Celine Dion. I told it to dial Niomi's phone and it dialed Nathan's number instead.

The in-built Garmin navigator does the job but not the best. A few times I saw myself driving through a grass field and some roads where weirdly placed. A few times it seemed confused and kept re-directing even when I did not miss a turn. However I did like the extra smaller navigation arrows that appear between the cluster gauge in front of you alternatively so you didn't need to look to the center screen all the time. POI and options to call those places from the infotainment was really cool. Great for booking restaurants and hotels on the go.

The leather and interior is very nice. Aluminium, wood, leather and semi-soft plastic fit together nice and tight, even after almost 3 years everything feels tight and brand new.

Servicing costs were similar to my friend's Holden Commodore and Subaru Impreza at dealerships. I don't think it is expensive. City and suburb driving was 11 to 12.3L/100km. Mixed suburb and freeway driving was 9.7 to 10L/100km.

Only problem under warranty I had was the air-conditioning module needed to be replaced at the 2 year mark because it intermittently played up ONCE. I decided to make them replace it just in case.

After 2 years, I upgraded my wheels to 22 inch (which the 300c can easily accommodate without trouble) and lowered the 300c with a coilover suspension system. A very modifiable-friendly car if people are into that kind of stuff and are wondering.

Absolute head turner when modified or even stock standard. I get tail-gated and cut off less in the Chrysler 300c compared to when I drive the little Toyota Corolla. Best car I have had so far and will keep it for a long time.

Dream car – Always admired this shape but could not afford it.Finally saved money,wanted to get the newer shaped one but found an older one with only 20,000 kms at very reasonable price,so could not let it go. The v6 has enough grunt for me. I just love this car,the drive is awesome,a real head turner. Have had no issues so far and just got it serviced and the filters changed. Would probably never sell it.  Show details