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2009 Chrysler 300

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2009 models.

Class: Large Cars
Body styles: Touring/Limited 4dr Sedan RWD, C /Heritage Edition/Srt Design 4dr Sedan R, C Srt8 4dr Sedan RWD
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 19 combined · 17 city / 23 hwy
Length: 196.9 in
Curb weight: 3,761–4,178 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

"Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2009 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2009 Chrysler 300 is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 197 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,761 lb (Touring/Limited 4dr Sedan RWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway), 4% better than the 2009 large car average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2009

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2008 300 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2008; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2008 300 →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Touring/Limited 4dr Sedan RWD	196.9 in	74 in	58.3 in	120.1 in	63 / 62.6 in	3,761 lb	53/47
C /Heritage Edition/Srt Design 4dr Sedan R	196.9 in	74 in	58.3 in	120.1 in	63 / 62.6 in	4,094 lb	54/46
C Srt8 4dr Sedan RWD	196.9 in	74 in	57.9 in	120.1 in	63 / 62.6 in	4,178 lb	54/46

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
300 AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	17 / 23 / 19	+4%	$3,550	468
300 AWD	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	16 / 23 / 18	-2%	$3,700	494

Spend $5,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

18.3 MPG2009 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2009 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2009 Chrysler 300 under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2009 large cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2009 Chrysler 300 (this car)	19 MPG	Not rated	3
2009 Ford Mustang	20 MPG	Not rated	5
2009 Honda Accord	25 MPG	Not rated	10
2009 Chevrolet Impala	23 MPG	Not rated	4
2009 Toyota Camry	34 MPG	Not rated	9
2009 Dodge Charger	21 MPG	Not rated	3
2009 Dodge Challenger	20 MPG	Not rated	4

Recalls (3)

Safety advisory: 3 recalls for this model year carry a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 9, 2018 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 18V021000 · 328,177 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 24, 2016 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · May 26, 2015 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2009 Chrysler 300 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

74Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

3Involved a crash

1Involved a fire

2Injuries reported

80,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Air Bags37

Electrical System21

Engine10

Unknown Or Other9

Vehicle Speed Control5

Steering4

Service Brakes3

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2009 Chrysler 300 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
Air Bags — 37 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Electrical System — 21 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Engine — 10 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 80,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2009 Chrysler 300. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 300 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2023 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	1	6
2022 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	5
2021 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	20
2020 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	10
2019 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	61
2018 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	4	153
2017 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	86
2016 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	2	83
2015 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	4	111
2014 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	7	233
2013 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	6	290
2012 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	9	391

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →