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2011 Chrysler

300

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Chrysler 300: best and worst years
2011 Chrysler 300 (photo 1 of 2)
PhotoOWS PhotographyCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
MidgradeEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
359
Power to weight
0.084 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.06
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
17.9 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.1 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
199 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
120 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,270 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
106 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
7
Owner complaints
200
Reported injuries
5
Theft rate
1.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM45%
  • AIR BAGS10%
  • ENGINE7%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 264 total.

Chrysler 300: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.