What the known faults on this Chrysler 300 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2011–2023 Chrysler 300 is driveline / differential repair at £450–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,770–£7,700 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Driveline vibration under acceleration or a distinct thud when shifting into gear due to worn propshaft flex discs (guibos) or centre bearing.
Inspect · With your foot firmly on the brake, shift from Park to Drive, then to Reverse. Listen for a metallic clink or thud from underneath the floorpan.
Control-arm and bushing wear causing clunks.
Inspect · Listen for front-end knocks over bumps.
Ticking noise on cold start that fades as the engine warms, caused by snapped rear exhaust manifold bolts and warped manifolds on the 5.7L Hemi.
Inspect · Start the engine from stone cold. Listen closely near the rear of the front wheel arches for a sharp ticking that diminishes after a minute of idling.
Rhythmic clicking noise from behind the fascia and inability to regulate cabin temperature due to HVAC blend door actuator failure.
Inspect · Turn the ignition on, set the blower to medium, and cycle the climate control from full cold to full hot. Listen for loud clicking behind the glovebox.
Oil pooling in the engine valley and dripping down the bellhousing due to a cracked plastic oil filter housing on 3.6L V6 models.
Inspect · Remove the acoustic engine cover and shine a torch down past the intake manifold into the V-valley to check for pooled oil or coolant.
Early 5-speed harsh shifts; later 8-speed generally good.
Inspect · Test-drive; confirm smooth shifting.
3.6L V6 head/rocker issues; 5.7 Hemi lifter tick on some cars.
Inspect · Listen for ticking; scan for cylinder codes.
Uconnect, TIPM (power module) and alternator faults.
Inspect · Test all electronics; look for intermittent power gremlins.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.