2009 Chrysler 300 User Reviews

Pros

Nice styling

Cons

It's a garage queen - never had a worse car

Purchased As New

I bought the 300 because of the styling and interior space. What a colossal error! This is by far the WORST car I have ever owned (and I've had some real lemons in my life - a Ford Maverick, Mustang II, Dodge Omni, Mercury Monterey - some of the worst of the 70s and 80s). The 300 is the worst of them all - mechanically and electrically.

Sometimes the car will not start at all - the dealer first claimed it was a problem with the keyed ignition unit and replaced that. Same problem. So the dealer replaced the steering column wiring. Same problem. Then the dealer replaced the engine computer. Same problem. I am now just dealing with the fact that randomly - maybe every 10 or 12 trips, the car won't start. I have to disconnect the battery, wait 5 minutes, reconnect it, and try again. The dealer is stumped and has no other ideas to try.

Meanwhile, the steering started pulling to the right - after three dealer "fixes" - each time it is fixed for about 500 miles then gradually starts pulling to the right again - I'm sure the dealer will get it right "next time".

The transmission began shifting roughly and erratically around 12,000 miles - now, at 35,000 is it making strange grinding noises shifting between 2nd and 3rd and shifts at inappropriate rpm shift points.

So far, we have replaced a voltage regulator, had a disconnected/broken antenna lead to the audio system making it all but impossible to get reception more than 20 miles from an AM station or 10 miles for FM, replaced a fuel level sender unit, had the serpentine belt adjusted and a pulley replaced after it was whining, and had the driver's side power seat mechanism fail with the dealer having to replace the entire unit.

And I've not even broken 40,000 miles yet on this car.

Next time, I am not going to care what a car LOOKS like, I am going to buy something that WORKS RELIABLY. And it will not be a Chrysler product.

On the good side, I have made the acquaintance of just about every person at the dealer's service department - from mechanics to service reps and service manager.

On the bad side, my dealer was informed that they are losing their franchise due to Chrysler cancelling their franchise agreement in bankruptcy court. Now I will have to drive (or be towed) an extra 27 miles to the nearest dealer to get the 300 serviced. If I can just get it so that everything works fine for just a little while, I am going to sell this garage queen and buy a Honda or Toyota or a Ford Fusion.

Now I know why Chrysler went bankrupt. My friend had a bad experience with his son's Dodge Caliber and warned me, but stupidly I fell for the styling and the interior seating. My bad - I was warned....read morehide

Pros

Great- handling, exterior style, interior, nav system, & V6 power.

Cons

Plastic interior panels are easy to scratch/mare- 5,100 miles

Purchased As New

I own both a 07" 300 touring (standard features-43,000 miles) purchased with 32,000 miles & an 09" 300 touring (Loaded). Both have 3.5ltr V6. Now I realize this may be an unfair comparison, but the 09 has smoother throtle response, & firmer ride/handling. Nav system/w uconnect will get you around traffic jams with no prolems. The pwr sun roof is a very nice touch. The auto climit controls are set & forget with little inpact on gas milage. The 18" chrome wheels(09) fill-up the wheel well and give the car a balanced appearance.
Bottom line, both cars are eye catchers but the 09" also turns heads....read morehide

Pros

Good Looking Car

Cons

Owned it for 16 months and the pulley broke.

Purchased As New

The car is very nice looking but not as reliable as I though. Bought it brand new and the got all the normal oil changes and services required to keep it top condition. I saved my money to get this car and 16 months later the pulley broke. (Couldn't get it off park. I have both a service and maintance contracts and the dealer didn't cover it. I fixed it at the dealership in San Diego and it came out of my pocket. (A pretty penny). Now after they fixed the shifter the cigarette lighter, the clock and light, and the lights on the shifter for parking, reverse etc don' t work no more....read morehide

Pros

GREAT CAR VERY FAST 425 HP

Cons

NONE

Purchased As New

BEST AMERICAN CAR IN YEARS GOOD LOOKING BIG INSIDE GOOD ON FUEL FOR A HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR

Pros

Awsome power, best over all car that I have ever owend

Cons

The Highway Patrol seem to have a likeing to it!

Purchased As New

This car has it all. Ride, power, lookes. It is a head turner, mostly from that 20 some thing crowd. Love this car!

Pros

gas mileage

Cons

easy to show bumps and scratches not easy to clean

Purchased As Used

I Love my Chrysler 300 Touring, I commute 45 minutes one way per day and its a very comfortable ride. I love the way it handles the highway.

Cons

The car never disappoints me

Purchased As New

I love it... I love hot rods had them all my life. This car is classy sassy and it moves. Iam 42 and My next car is a 300c.. after I turn this 330c in .. Get one you wont regret it. Its a sexy car and it really preforms excellent!!!

Pros

Great Looks and styling. Very spirited V6 engine.

Cons

None in the 15 months I've owned it.

Purchased As New

What a gorgeous car! The ride is smooth and the V6 performs like a V8. Gas mileage is very reasonable. I got this car in January '08 and I am still receiving compliments on it. This is the coolest car on the road. All of this for a very reasonable price. What a Super Deal!

Pros

excellent fuel mileage

Cons

none

Purchased As New

purchased this car because my mother is disabled, this was the only car she was comfortable getting in and out of it is excellent, on top of being beautiful.

Pros

Power (it had the 3.5 V-6); ride and handling; room; feels solid and safe

Cons

None

Purchased As Not Purchased

I own a 2002 300M and just rented a 2009 300 Touring. Second 300 I have rented in the past year for business. It is a fine, powerful, comfortable car that presents an upscale appearance. Chrysler has its troubles, but this is not one of them. Feels more solid than a Camry, which I have also rented recently; brakes also better than Camry....read morehide