2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8
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- Photo: Chrysler 300C LD FL Maximum Steel Metallic (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler 300C LD FL Maximum Steel Metallic (7) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: CHRYSLER 300C (LD) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Chrysler 300 Touring-L AWD in Silver Mist, Rear Left, 04-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Chrysler 300 rear 4.8.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is a 465-hp 6.4-liter with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $48,450 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $48,450 ($67,580 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $49,445 ($68,968 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.4L HEMI V-8 (SRT) |
| Displacement | 6.4 L |
| Horsepower | 465 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 16 valves |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with AutoStick |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2013 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Chrysler 300. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 15, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
NHTSA campaign 19V018000
Jan 9, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
NHTSA campaign 18V021000
Jul 10, 2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
NHTSA campaign 17V435000
Apr 25, 2016 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Consequence: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
NHTSA campaign 16V240000
Oct 8, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
NHTSA campaign 14V634000
Dec 6, 2013 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Consequence: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
NHTSA campaign 13V610000
306 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Chrysler 300
Owner Complaints
306 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Chrysler 300 (19 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 131 |
| Power Train | 58 |
| Engine | 36 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 17 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 CHRYSLER 300. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.